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BENEFITS OF A HOME WARRANTY
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THE SELLER:
What is a Home Warranty?
- A home warranty is a service contract that covers major operating systems and appliances for a period of 1 year.
- It provides for repair or replacement under normal wear and tear provided proper maintenance has been performed.
Protection for homeowners.
- It is important for homeowners to protect themselves to avoid after sale disputes.
How it works.
- A home warranty is important to fix those costly repairs during the listing period.
- A 1 year home warranty offered with the sale of your home is paid for at settlement and gives the buyer and seller "peace of mind".
Faster Sale.
- Offering a home warranty with the house reduces selling time by an average of 15%.
- Provides a competitive edge over other homes in your neighborhood.
Increased selling price.
- Homes with warranties on average can sell for 2% more than other homes.
- Allows you additional negotiating power to sell your home at a higher price.
Calling in a claim.
- When something breaks in your home that is covered on the home warranty you call one phone number and usually pay a flat minimal fee.
- Repairs are made by respected local companies and completed as quickly as possible.
THE BUYER:
- Greater security and confidence in the purchase.
- Peace of mind from unexpected and unbudgeted repairs.
- Convenience of making one phone call for repairs on covered items.
- Less money out of pocket for repairs.
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