Register Real Estate Advisors

List your home with RREA’s Shannon Register and you will receive a FREE Home Warranty at closing.  This offer begins on October 23, 2011 and ends at midnight on Halloween.  It’s a spooky good deal for home sellers.  When I sell your home, I will pay for the full warranty for you and your buyer!  Call me today to get your FREE Home Warranty at spooktacular savings and sell your home hauntingly fast this fall!  Hurry, because you must list your home with me before the end of October!  281.288.3500.

This is the first of what i hope to be a weeky video series. White board Monday is an opportunity for our agents to educate the public about the home buying process.

This week’s: Home Warranties Explained

Aired Live 1-28-11 Price of Business 650AM

Shannon Register discusses home warranties with Kevin Price on the “Price of Business” today on 650AM in Houston.

Check your home warranty policy to see which of the following items are covered. Also check to see if the policy covers the full replacement cost of an item.

• Plumbing
• Electrical Systems
• Water Heater
• Furnace
• Heating Ducts
• Water Pump
• Dishwasher
• Stove/Cooktop/Ovens
• Microwave
• Refrigerator
• Washer/Dryer
• Swimming Pool (optional)

Reprinted from REALTOR Magazine Online by permission of the National Association of Realtors, Copyriht 2005, All rights reserved.

When I list a property for sale, I always ask my sellers to put a home warranty on their property.  There are several reasons why I encourage my sellers to put a home warranty on their home.  The main reason is that the buyer is going to ask for it in the contract.  They always do!  To be competitive, you need to go ahead and have it on the property so it can be marketed with the property.  I like to use the American Home Shield Warranty, but there are several out there to choose from.  If you want to know how comprehensive the home warranty is, check the policy to see which items are covered.  Be sure to check whether the policy covers the full replacement cost of each item:  plumbing, electrical systems, water heater, furnace, heating ducts, water pump, dishwasher, stove, cooktops, ovens, microwaves, and swimming pool. 

Second reason I encourage sellers to put a home warranty on their properties is because during the buyers inspection, the inspector will find things wrong with the property that are going to need to be repaired.  It saves the seller money during the sell of the home.  Lastly, it protects the seller if something breaks while the home is on the market.  This way the seller does not incur additional expenses while trying to sell the property. 

Home Warranties are like buying insurance for your home.  There is still a co-pay when a service call is made, but it lowers the seller or buyers cost for repairs.

Written by: Cherie Johnson, Senior Account Executive, American Home Shield

With over 26 years in the business, I have seen American Home Shield pay out many claims for home owners.  First-time home buyers often stretch themselves financially to afford the down payment and monthly mortgage costs.  Being hit with the high costs of home breakdown repair and replacements soon after moving in can be financially overwhelming.  When buying a house, you always want to be sure to get an American Home Shield Warranty so you can rest assured you’re going to be protected.  Breakdowns are inevitable and always seem to happen at the worst possible time for your wallet and for your schedule.  An American Home Shield Home Warranty (AHS Home Warranty) can offer you quick relief, sensible protection and affordable coverage that could save you up to hundreds of dollars and hours of frustration.  Always ask for it in your home purchase offer.

A home warranty is a renewable service contract that covers many of the most frequently occurring breakdowns of home system components and appliances that are not usually covered by homeowner insurance.  Home warranty plans offer coverage of many of the critical major system components and appliances in a home that are high failure and high cost items to repair or replace.  This valuable coverage can pay for repair or replacement of covered items that break down due to normal wear and tear.

For more information please visit our website at www.ahsflexplan.com

Coldwell Banker United, Realtors has partnered with American Home Shield to provide a Home Warranty to both our Selling and Buying Clients. I always offer my clients the protection of an American Home Shield Home Warranty. Both Buyers and Sellers should insist on an American Home Shield Warranty because they are the founding and leading Home Warranty Company with over 35 years experience caring for customers. With over 1.3 Million Home Warranties Nationwide, and over 11,000 Contractors within their service network, they lead the industry in delivering innovative home warranty products to customers. When I list your house for sell, I pay for the home warranty for you from the time you list with me through your closing date. This protects your home while it is on the market which can protect you from investing more money into your home while you’re trying to sell. It lowers your cost for repairs that may need to be completed before closing and helps avoid delays on closing due to unexpected breakdown of systems. Having a warranty also attracts buyer and adds value to your home. It demonstrates an intent to sell your home in good working order and gives the buyer an avenue of restitution, other than you, should any covered systems break down after purchase. When I list your home, I will go over the contract and explain the warranty options available and help you decide which warranty best suits your needs. Your American Home Shield Warranty provides your buyer confidence before and after their home purchase. Should your home require service, repairs, or replacement of covered systems while it is under contract for sell, you the seller will only pay your service charge for each trade service call. (An example of a trade service call would be an electrician, another service trade might be a plummer.) Most buyers insist on a home inspection before purchase and want repairs made when necessary. In that instance, you would only pay the one time service fee. I promote the American Home Shield Warranty because it is a product that can save Sellers money and puts your home on a pedestal by making it appealing to perspective buyers in todays heavily inventoried market. This warranty will also make your home more competitive with newly constructed homes. With American Home Shield Warranties, you have the flexibility to create the plan that fits your individual lifestyle and budget.  This way you don’t pay for coverage you won’t use.

For my Buying Clients, I always negotiate a FREE home warranty for the first year. This protects you from the high cost of unexpected, covered repair expenses after you move into your home.

What is a Home Warranty? It is a service contract that covers the repair or replacement of many of the most frequently occurring breakdowns of home system components and appliances. Everything in the home is not covered, but most of the system components and appliances that break down frequently are covered. Your home is likely your biggest investment. Unexpected repair or replacement costs can strain your budget. Plus, a home warranty takes the hassle out of finding an approved and insured contractor to solve your problem. A home warranty cannot prevent systems or appliances from breaking down, but it can help make covered repairs or replacement easier and less costly for you.

Should you have a breakdown of your covered system or appliance American Home Shield is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. America Home Shield is a company committed to and solely focused on providing you an outstanding customer experience. To request service on a covered item there is no need to call me, just call America Home Shield Directly at 1-800-776-4663 to speak to a customer service representative or go online to www.ahsservice.com.

Not selling or buying a home, but think your house needs a home warranty? Call me for a FREE Quote or go online to www.ahswarranty.com for more information.

Last year in Texas, AHS spent $57,973,407.00 honoring their service promise. Nationally, AHS spent over $297 million in 2006 to help protect their clients from the hassle f unexpected, expensive home repairs.

If you are a first time home buyer, what are you waiting for?  Now is the time to buy!  Interest rates are not high, there are first time home buyer tax credits, sellers are paying for a lot of the closing costs and warranty packages.  There is so much inventory on the market that you are going to find the right home for your housing needs and chances are, you’ll get it at a bargain price!  Call me today to find out if you qualify for cash back at closing.  I can help you find a great home at a low price today.