The process of buying a home involves a lot of decision making. One choice many homebuyers make is to buy coverage to protect them from loss in connection with their purchase. A home warranty plan is an insurance policy that protects buyers from expenses incurred after the transaction is finalized.
Before making any final decisions, analyze and review several different home warranty plans to ensure that you choose one with coverage that fits your needs and budget.
Analyze Protection
Explore the policies available to you. Some companies offer coverage that involves a flat fee every time a company representative or repairperson comes to your house. Other companies may offer more expensive policies with reduced flat fees for service. It is a matter of preference, whether you'd rather pay more initially with lower service fees, or whether you prefer a lower policy price with higher service fees.
Take some time to list the potential items that you want covered by the policy. This might include your furnace, water heater, water softener, air conditioner, refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, washing machine, and dryer. Some home warranty plans can be customizable, depending on your needs. Check into coverage that includes your plumbing system, electrical system, garbage disposal, and central vacuum unit. It may also be possible to add a pool, a well pump, and septic plumbing to your policy.
Review Companies
Once you know what you need and what you can afford, it's time to contact a few companies to see what types of home warranty plans they offer. Review each plan offered by each company to determine which one fits your needs and budget the best. Check into any companies you are considering; read reviews and explore how companies responded to claims in the past. Make sure that no complaints exist against a company you are considering. Request a copy of each policy to enable you to review each one in detail. Read the policies completely, including all the fine print, to ensure that you know what each policy covers. If you find a gap in coverage, note this to determine whether it's a risk you are willing to take.
After performing your due diligence by analyzing your needs and researching the insurance companies, you will be in a prime position to choose between various home warranty plans. Choose the insurance policy that fits your needs, and then you will be confident knowing that you have coverage to protect you from financial loss in connection with equipment malfunction in your new house.
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