Why you should suggest a home warranty to your clients


home warrantyWhether you’re helping a client buy or sell a home, a home warranty is a great investment. When selling, you don’t want your clients to get stuck having to spend a ton of money if an appliance breaks down right before you move out. When buying, you want to help prevent your clients from having to pay big bucks on major repairs or replacements.
For sellers: The option of a home warranty can make an older home more attractive to buyers who may be considering newer models. First-time buyers often need extra reassurance when making such an enormous purchase, and a home warranty can help provide that. Having a home warranty can also help your clients’ house stand out from the rest, making it easier to sell. Think of it as an “added value” feature. Finally, equipment failures can easily delay closings, which home warranties can potentially help prevent.
For buyers: When a covered appliance or home system needs to be repaired or replaced, homeowners can simply pay a trade service call fee for a technician to diagnose and repair the problem. Depending on your contract, there may be some non-covered expenses, so be sure to check your client’s agreement for details. Most home warranty packages will repair or replace covered appliances and system components regardless of the age, make or model of the equipment. Some plans provide extra value with appliance discount programs designed to save your clients even more money.
Things to consider when getting a home warranty
Make sure there are plenty of service partners that have been pre-screened and deliver quality service. Find out how simple (or difficult) the service request process is and the availability of the warranty provider. A reliable provider will be available to take your service request around-the-clock, every day of the week – whether online or by phone.
American Home Shield is a provider of quality home warranties for over 1.3 million homeowners across the nation. Consider AHS when you look into recommending home warranty services to your clients.

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