Home Warranties

By purchasing a Home Warranty you can protect yourself against unexpected and potentially expensive home repairs. Depending on the plan you select, coverage will include mechanical breakdowns in major systems such as plumbing, electrical, heating, and air conditioning, as well as major household appliances such as the oven, refrigerator, washer, and dryer.

Home Buyers Benefits

• Simplicity and cost savings – One contract to cover all the working parts of the home and one number to call.
• Peace of mind – You no longer have to open the yellow pages and take a chance on a contractor. One number to get qualified professional for a fixed trade service fee.
• All makes and models are usually covered no matter what the age of home systems or appliances. Check the contract for excluded items. Excluded items will usually be of commercial grade.
• There is no limit on the number of service calls you can make
• The home system or appliance is repaired or replaced subject to contract.
• Home Warranties can usually be transferred.

Home Seller Benefits

• You have a competitive advantage over the competition on the market.
• It can discourages price bargaining as the buyer will have confidence in the home.
• It helps prevent liability after the sale. The buyer can call the home warranty company and know they have coverage on items covered by the warranty plan verses no coverage at all.
• Home Warranties can usually be transferred.
• No unexpected repair costs for the seller on covered items.

Two of the largest home warranty providers are American Home Shield and Old Republic. You can get information on pricing, plans, coverage and more at the links below. If you are interested in purchasing a home warranty, just let us know, and we will be happy to get things set up for you.

Old Republic Home Protection

American Home Shield