Tuesday, September 9, 2014

How to Compare Home Warranty Companies

Comparing home warranty companies helps you find the policy that fits your needs and budget. A home warranty is an individual policy you can purchase to provide coverage for your home's major systems and appliances. The exact coverage and prices available to you differs by each home warranty company operating in your area, so comparing the specific rates and services from each company is an important step when selecting a policy for your home.

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Write down the type of coverage you need. Include specific items you want covered. Plumbing and electrical systems are usually covered under a basic home warranty, but you have to pay for coverage for some other major appliances, such as an air conditioner or spa.

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Contact a local real estate agency for a list of recommended home warranty companies. Home warranty companies typically market to real estate agencies, and a real estate agent should be able to recommend a company she has had positive experiences with.

3

Visit the official website of each warranty company on the list you received. Look for quote calculators and price information. Some home warranty companies have coverage and pricing information online. Write down the total yearly price for your desired policy from each company website you visit.

4

Contact each home warranty company on the list you received. Ask for pricing information and a quote if the information was not available online or to verify data you received online. Ask what the fee charged for a service call is, and write the prices down for each company next to the policy price information you listed. Request information about the typical wait times for a technician for a service call. Ask if emergency and 24-hour service is available.

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Read over your policy price information list. Compare policy and service fee prices by company, as well as service times. Chose the company that has the policy with the features and coverage you want for the best price.

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