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I wish I could share an opinion, but I've never used one with new construction....everything is under warranty....another advantage of listing new homes....
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Paul S. Henderson, REA...
Tacoma, WA
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Paul - I do believe in Home Warranties, and would recommend them to anyone buying a resale home.
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I am a firm believer in them. I use HWA, bother personally and professionally. Saved over $5,000 this year on my home with my own warranty--not bad for an $800 investment in warranty and deductible. Amongs other things, got a brand new A/C unit for my second floor.
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I used American Home Shield for years, they raised their price a couple years ago so I went to Home Warranty of America. Big Mistake! HWA turns everyone down, gives them a hard time and sends out shoddy workmen. I just got new printed materials from American Home Warranty. I am going back.
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Paul S. Henderson, Realtor, Tacoma Washington It depends on the company.
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Yes, American Home Shield (AHS) has been very good for our clients. We use them ourselves for our home and have been extremely satisfied with their service.
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I agree with Dan Pittsenbarger those mentioned are good companies. Be sure your client connects with the representative if any issues arise.
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I do believe in home warranties and the one I am most impressed with is Old Republic Home Buyers Warranty.
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I always have, but in the past year my opinion is wavering as two top companies have left clients hanging.
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Home warranties are beneficial in some circumstances and for the buyers it provides an additional level of comfort.
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No. However, some consumers find more comfort when they have a home warranty.
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I've had experience with American Home Sheild and Old Republic - both are good. It important that the client call them first if problem comes up and follow their instructions but my clients have had good luck when they do.
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So far I have yet to find a warranty on anything that was worth the hassles of redeeming it.
Though I do appreciate buying a product that has a long one, hoping that this means that the people selling it at least believe that it is worth standing behind for a long time.
Sorry Paul, I have no experience with any of the companies that sell the home warranties so far, so I cannot offer any advice here.
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They do provide some assurance to a buyer, but as Gabe has mentioned, the work is not always up to par!
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Not really unless it is a skiddish first timer or new construction which usually comes with it anyway.
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I have A.H.S. I have heard great things about Old Republic and 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty.
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Every property I have ever owned--personal and rentals. I have been through a few, but Landmark is who I currently have and I like their customer service.
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Yes, I do....peace of mind for a pittance. I don't have any names to recommend. A
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I believe it makes a buyer a bit less anxious about older systems. I used one myself for a while, but found the service and the work less than acceptable.
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I think they are good for both the buyer and seller. I like American Home Shield.
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I think they are great for older homes. I use Blue Ribbon Home Warranty since they are local.
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I believe in Home Warranties. I carry one on my personal residence. My central air conditioning unit is 27 years old and getting parts is impossible now... so next time it goes out, guess who gets to pay for it? that's be several thousand dollars! In the meantime, I'm also covered on a myriad of other appliances. I use A.H.S.
When I was an active agent, I also suggested buyers request the sellers to provide a one year warranty protection plan. I never had a seller refuse.
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Paul S. Henderson, Realtor, Tacoma Washington When I did residential real estate, it was common for the seller to pay for the home warranty. The company I worked with promoted the 2-10 Home Waranty and AHS.
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Ive used them, and they have paid off for homeowmers. HMS has been my first choice. http://www.hmsnational.com/
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even as we do new homes, we will get a policy. i think we use first american. they have been around forever.. and reputation matters.. i think they all try not to pay on a claim, but it does gives a buyer a bit of a peace of mind
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Most buyers use all of their Liquidity in order to purchase. I like to have the Seller provide a Warranty to protect the Buyers from all of the Post Settlement economic Unknowns !