The Value of a Home Warranty
Whether I'm acting as a Buyer's Agent or a Seller's Agent, I always stress the value of a Home Warranty with my clients.
From a Seller's perspective, there are a number of reasons why it's important to provide a Home Warranty to your Buyers. Not only will it eliminate the vast majority of home inspection issues, but it will also cover basic systems while your home is on the market. It's almost like Murphy's Law in the sense that, as soon as the sign goes in the yard, something in the house will need repair. For roughly $300, Sellers can sleep comfortably at night knowing that they're protected should a major system fail.
Another great feature for the Seller is that the Home Warranty can be paid at Closing. For Sellers, the value of a Home Warranty is unquestionable.
For Buyers, the value of a Home Warranty is just as important. The last thing you want to happen after you sink most of your available cash into a home is for a major system like the furnace or hot water heater to fail.
Buyers also have the ability to "upgrade" Home Warranties to cover additional items like air conditioners and refrigerators.
When you're planning to Buy or Sell a home, be sure to include a Home Warranty. Your peace of mind never came so cheaply!