Environmental
A Massachusetts homebuyer wants to investigate the environmental history of a property they're considering purchasing. They should:
AOnly ask the seller
BSearch the DEP's BWSC (Brownfields, Waste, and Clean Sites) online database and consider a Phase I ESA✓ Correct
CWait for the title search to reveal environmental issues
DAsk the real estate agent for a guarantee of no contamination
Explanation
The Massachusetts DEP maintains an online database of known contaminated sites (BWSC site). Searching this database and conducting a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment provides important information about potential environmental issues.
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