A Home Warranty is NOT a Home Inspection

A negotiation point in the purchase contract is a home warranty.

Some sellers offer a home warranty as part of the sale. As your buyer's agent, we are going to ask to have a home warranty included in the purchase contract of the home.

A home warranty does NOT mean that you should skip doing a home inspection. Many home warranties will not cover any items considered to be a "pre-existing" condition.

You need to have a home inspection done and request any necessary repairs.

If after you have moved in, any items break down - check your home warranty and call the customer service number provided for the company.

Jim Starwalt

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Jim Starwalt, Broker Associate RE/MAX Center, Phone: 847-548-2625 Jim@StarHomeFinders.com