Home Warranty Comparisons

Posted on February 22, 2008. Filed under: Austin, Fix It, Real Estate 101, Smart Buyers, Smart Real Estate | Tags: , , , , |

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If you are in the process of buying a home and have chosen to purchase (or the sellers are providing for you – even better) a home warranty, then we would like to help you assess your options. Remember that a home warranty is not the end-all to home repair or home headaches as they do not always help you or apply when you need it the most, but for most folks it’s a nice little insurance policy to have in your back pocket. We recommend that you go online and look for a chart outlining the coverage options and compare. Here are the basics in no particular order:

American Home Shield
www.ahswarranty.com
1-800-735-4663
ServicePlus Package: $415
CoveragePlus Package: $391
*Trade Service Call Fee: $60 per repair visit,
or cost of actual service, which ever is cheaper

Everything Residential
www.everythingresidential.com
1-800-592-9702
Base Contract Coverage: $380
*The homeowner is responsible for paying a $35 service
fee per claim for the first two claims. Service fees in excess of two
will be a rate of $100 per claim.
*12 months of coverage

First American Home Buyers
Protection Corporation
www.FirstAm.com/warranty
1-800-444-9030
Basic Contact Coverage: $329
First Class Upgrade: $399
*service fee: $60
*12 months of coverage

LandAmerica Best Home Warranty
www.bhwc.com
800-443-5599
Standard Plan: $325
Maximum Upgrade Options: $400
* Trade Call Fee: $60

Allied Home Warranty
www.AlliedHomeWarranty.com
(866) 791-1200
Standard Coverage: $320
Premium Upgrade: $355
Gold Upgrade: $495
*Trade Service Call Fee: $60

Fidelity National Home Warranty
www.homewarranty.com
1-800-862-6837
Standard Plan Coverage: $320
Comprehensive Plus Plan: $355
*Service Call Fee: $55
*12 months of coverage

Home Warranty of America
www.hwaHomeWarranty.com
888-492-7359
Gold Coverage: $325 – $55 service fee
Diamond coverage: $380 – $75 service fee
**13 months of coverage**

OLD REPUBLIC Home Protection Plan
www.orhp.com
800-445-6999
Standard Coverage: $350
Silver Upgrade: $400
Gold Upgrade: $400
* Trade Fee: $60. See website for details

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Stumbled upon this article while researching home warranty companies. Thanks for the list.
There is another comprehensive home warranty comparison link I found –

http://www.homewarrantyreviews.com/reviews/allied-home-warranty/reviews

I have been without a dishwasher for over 5
weeks. Everything Residential does not care nor
do they give adequate customer service. I am
doing everything I can to make sure that
people are aware of this scam and am thinking
that next year I will save my money! Sears is
way better.

Buyers Beware! Be sure you are choosing a home warranty company you can trust. There are so many home warranty companies claiming they are #1 and they have only been around for a few years. First American Home Buyers Protection has been a leader in the industry for 25 years, they are backed by First American Corporation, fortune 500 company. There is Stability and Strength in this Home Warranty Company! Be sure to do your home work,chose a Home Warranty Company you can trust! Check out First American’s History -

Linda,
First American is not on the Fortune 500 list, American Home Shield is though.

I like Allied. They seem to be real people and, while i understand a warranty doesn’t cover everything, they did cover a new motor on my a/c


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