A home warranty can be a fantastic cost-effective tool for selling your home in the Central Ohio area quicker.  Know what to expect from a home warranty prior to purchasing.  Below are ten of the most important facts to know before buying a home warranty.  Complete information about home warranties in the Columbus, Ohio area can be found at www.scarletnrayhomes.com  or call real estate expert, Jeannie Andrews at 614-668-4400 to discuss your real estate needs.

1.         Always read the home warranty contract thoroughly before signing, to understand what is covered.

2.         Major systems such as plumbing, electrical, heating, and air conditioning are usually covered.

3.         Only items and systems in working order at the time of the contract will be covered.

4.         Structural problems are not covered.

5.         Built-in appliances are usually covered, as long as they are in working condition at the time the warranty goes into effect.

6.         Pre-existing conditions are not covered in a home warranty.

7.         If the warranty company chooses to replace an item, it will be of similar style, quality, and features to the broken item.

8.         You can’t call your own technician or service provider (such as a plumber or electrician) if the warranty company has a list of contracted technicians and professionals to perform any necessary services or repairs.

9.         The final decision as to whether an item is repaired or replaced is made by the warranty company, not the homeowner.

10.       If you want an item replaced that is deemed repairable, the warranty company will give you a credit towards the new item up to whatever the cost to repair the item would have been.

The key to having a positive experience with a home warranty service contract is to know what to expect.  The main purpose of a home warranty is to offer piece of mind to both the buyer and the seller during the purchase transaction.  A home warranty often is the little extra assurance needed to close the deal.

There is a lot of free information available to you about buying, selling or investing in Columbus and Central Ohio real estate. For complete information about the local real estate market including current homes for sale, property values and more please visit the most complete website online dedicated to “Everything Real Estate in the Buckeye State” at www.scarletnrayhomes.com.  Please feel free to contact me with any of your real estate or mortgage related questions and I will be more than glad to answer your questions. Call my cell at 614-668-4400 or email me at jandrews@columbus.rr.com

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Lewis Center, OH

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