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Ambassador
6,393,494
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

As little as they can get away with.

May 29, 2017 01:55 PM
Ambassador
2,684,109
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

  Read the fine print.  Coverage varies, deductibles vary.

May 29, 2017 01:42 PM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Bob Crane nailed this one!

May 30, 2017 10:36 AM
Rainmaker
2,220,654
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

It depends on what coverage you choose. 

May 29, 2017 02:43 PM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

If you read the warranties, they will spell out coverages. Depends on the warranty.

May 29, 2017 01:47 PM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

You can find the answers online for the companies that offer one.

May 29, 2017 01:28 PM
Rainmaker
5,005,659
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Lyn Sims has good advice. I always give  a list of warranties and tell my buyers to review and compare features to see which one seems the est value for them.

May 29, 2017 01:24 PM
Rainmaker
1,844,301
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Google home warranties & look up what they include in their cheat-sheet section. Just passed one out to my buyers last Weds.

May 29, 2017 12:31 PM
Rainmaker
809,258
Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

Depends on which coverage you get.  Find out what warranty companies are in your area and go to their website - most have the coverage types spelled out on their website.  -Kasey

May 30, 2017 08:52 PM
Rainmaker
1,617,916
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

depends on coverage purchased at the time

May 30, 2017 09:43 AM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

The home

May 30, 2017 09:27 AM
Rainmaker
1,725,996
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Read the fine print; they are constantly changing and are not all the same

May 30, 2017 07:55 AM
Rainmaker
4,936,705
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Depends on the company, and watch for the deductable also.

 

May 30, 2017 07:01 AM
Rainmaker
989,652
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

It varies greatly among suppliers - in addition most have extra items that can be covered for an additional fee

May 30, 2017 06:20 AM
Rainmaker
5,216,409
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Read them carefully. They vary what they cover and how they cover certain items!

May 30, 2017 06:06 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

It begins with the home.  Then it varies by vendor and policy.

May 30, 2017 05:21 AM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Well, the answer is straight forward if you open their brochures or site. Choose your coverage based on your need and budget. 

May 29, 2017 09:41 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Brian Burkhalter - there are different levels of contract that details what it covers.

May 29, 2017 09:40 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Home warranties cover the systems and appliances. Systems are the heating and air, plumbing, electrical and lighting systems. Warranty companies have add ons that expand the coverages.

May 29, 2017 08:05 PM
Rainmaker
1,157,785
FN LN
Toronto, ON

You should read the terms and conditions of the home warranty since each warranty is different.

May 29, 2017 07:44 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Depends on what ou  buy.

May 29, 2017 05:48 PM
Ambassador
3,345,091
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Depends on the plan that is ordered and the company it is purchased from. Google the term and you will see the menu of plans. 

May 29, 2017 04:58 PM
Rainmaker
1,543,823
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Depends on the plan you purchase, they have a menu of coverages.

May 29, 2017 04:01 PM
Rainmaker
2,390,620
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Ahhh... maybe Homes?

May 29, 2017 03:51 PM
Rainmaker
4,882,355
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Ask the marketing rep.  Let them explain.

May 29, 2017 03:37 PM
Rainmaker
900,128
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

It depends; read it. Usually mechanicals and maybe some major appiances, but there may be tricky exclusions. Stuff might be added at extra cost. Google a sample.

May 29, 2017 02:56 PM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Brian,

What Lyn Sims said.

May 29, 2017 02:18 PM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Brian Burkhalter I depends on what coverage you purchase.

May 29, 2017 01:39 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

there are many home warranty companies.... not all are identical.... you need to read what's offered and then select one...and they're all different costs...

May 29, 2017 12:40 PM
Rainmaker
7,836,139
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Read the terms of the agreement.

May 29, 2017 12:39 PM