Home Warranties
Home Warranties
Home warranty policies are valuable assets for home buyers and sellers. These policies protect the buyer or seller against the high cost of covered repair and replacement of protected home systems and appliances. Use the information below to learn more about home warranties and to choose a home warranty company.
- Why does a buyer need a home warranty?
- Why does a seller need a home warranty?
- Home tips for summer and winter
- Energy and maintenance tips for large appliances
American Home Shield Home Warranty
An American Home Shield (AHS) home warranty is a homeowner's best defense against costly repairs or complete replacement of existing vital household systems and appliances breaking down from normal wear and tear. For real estate professionals, a home warranty plan from AHS is a value-added buying and selling tool. Sellers can enjoy protection during the listing period, and buyers have the security of knowing their systems and appliances are protected. Whether you are an existing homeowner, home buyer or seller, or a real estate professional, you will benefit from an American Home Shield Home Warranty. Click on the AHS logo for additional information.
American Home Shield has four service centers nationwide which process 15,000 calls each day.
American Home Shield guarantees that all approved covered service repairs will be completed to your satisfaction. If for any reason you are not satisfied with our service, we will work with you until you are satisfied, or we will refund the amount of the trade service call fee.
First American Home Buyers Protection Corporation
Since 1984, First American has provided over one million homeowners high quality service.
By covering major home systems and appliances, a First American Home Protection Plan can help make buying or selling a home a more rewarding experience.
Home buyers benefit:
- Coverage for unexpected repair or replacement costs of many of your home's major systems and appliances.
- Convenience with access to our network of local certified contractors through our service representatives available 24 hours/day, 365 days/year.
- Budget protection by only paying a nominal service fee per trade call in most situations.
Home sellers benefit:
- Competitive edge for a faster sale.
- Potential additional negotiating power to sell at a higher price.
- Reduce after-sale liability.
Did you know?
- A typical First American contract holder averages approximately two claims per contract per year.
- We responded to over 970,000 service requests in 2005.
- We saved our contract holders $110 million on their covered systems and appliances during 2005.*
*Gross dollar amount nationwide in 2005 before service fee deductions.