Ninety percent of the homes Air Allergen tested for prospective real estate buyers in 2010 contained spore counts well in excess of the guidelines in the California Healthy Building Study, which suggests that the inside spore count should be below 1,000 spores per cubic meter.(Guidelines from several other agencies and associations are more stringent).

The average spore count of the samples taken in the homes was 51,903, with one third above the 51,903 average. Fifty thousand spores per cubic meter is sufficient to result in allergies, asthma and other significant health symptoms for anyone who is sensitive to mold spores, and many who are not normally affected.

If you represent the purchaser of a home, consider having the spore count checked before the purchase, especially if the home has sat for an extended period without the HVAC operating, or if the home has a crawlspace or unfinished basement.

In addition to health risks, mold remediation can be a significant cost. Looking out for your client’s health as well as their wallet can help give you the edge that you need in a competitive market.

The following is a list of real estate companies who have worked with Air Allergen & Mold Testing to help satisfy their clients. If you are not on the list and would like to be included, call Air Allergen & Mold Testing for information about how you can be included in our list of knowledgeable Realtors who care most about their clients.

Atlanta Fine Homes, Apollo Realty, Aronov Realty, Austin Brokers, Blue Sky Realtors, Caldwell Banker, CB Richard Ellis, Cushman & Wakefield, Harry Norman Realtors, JIG Realty, Keller Williams Real Estate, LeCraw Realty, Pride Realty, Prudential Georgia Realty, REMax Realty, Schiff Real Estate, Sothby’s, Staton&Staton Realty