Environmental
A Pennsylvania homebuyer asks whether the home they are purchasing is on the National Priorities List (NPL / Superfund list). The buyer's agent should:
AAssure the buyer that all Pennsylvania homes are screened before listing
BRecommend checking PADEP and EPA databases and advise a Phase I ESA for any concerns✓ Correct
CIgnore the question since residential homes are never on the NPL
DFile a request with PREC to obtain the environmental history
Explanation
Buyers concerned about Superfund proximity should check EPA's NPL and PADEP's databases, which are publicly available. For commercial or industrial properties or any property with environmental concerns, a Phase I ESA is appropriate due diligence.
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