When purchasing a piece of property, it is important to be aware of any environmental liabilities associated with it. For example, you should find out if there are any registered underground tanks within several miles of the property, known contaminated properties in the neighborhood, or property owners who have been fined by the government for failing to meet environmental safety standards.
Before, it took a costly site investigation to acquire this type of information, but now there are online environmental databases available at a fraction of the cost. Anyone can access reports on otherwise hard to detect environmental issues. With these databases, it is possible to obtain a list of hazards near a property, or spills and violations attributed to businesses nearby.
Some reputable databases include VISTA Information Systems, located in San Diego, California, which allows you to register and search the data bank for free, and E Data Resources, which is located in Southport, Connecticut. These services are all relatively inexpensive, but can provide you with priceless information that is useful before you make a purchase.
Dick Gibb and the Maximum Exposure Team
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Ambassador Real Estate
Omaha, NE 68118
Office: 402-884-1000
Mobile: 402-680-3945
Email: dickgibb@dickgibb.com
Testimonials
Dear Dick,
"Thank-you for the tremendous effort you put forth in the selling of my parent's home. But, most of all, thank-you for being so compassionate, understanding and good natured."
All the Very Best,Kit
Dear Dick,
Thank you so much for being such a high octane real estate agent. I have never seen anyone work so hard in my life! We would never have been in such a great house if it were not for your can-do spirit and creativity.
I am looking forward to a long relationship with you, and the Maximum Exposure Team. Thanks so much!
Your Friends, Gwenn, Jeremy and the new baby.
Dear Dick, Many thanks to your and your great team of professionals for all their assistance in our home sale. Our lives are greatly enriched by having the chance to work with you, Glen, Lori and Sherri. Mission accomplished!Dick and Michaela