Trulia Voices: Any recommendation of good home-warranty to purchase ? Hope to cover for the roof, AC, water heater etc as we are buying a 12 year old house.

Channel: Trulia Voices: Any recommendation of good home-warranty to purchase ? Hope to cover for the roof, AC, water heater etc as we are buying a 12 year old house.

Answer by Ruth & Perry Mistry

January 11, 2011, 7:46 pm

Hi Richard call AHS Home Wararnty at. 1-800-735-4663 Good luck Perry

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There are several to choose from and all priced similar. A home warranty is not always what it is cracked up to be, but definitely get the seller to pay for it if possible. The AC unit is usually an...

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Answer by Linda Lorenzo - (214) 578-3131

January 11, 2011, 8:34 pm

Hi Richard, I see you have asked several questions on home buying so I am wondering do you not have an agent? These are all questions your agent should be able to help you with. A home warranty will...

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Answer by Greg Fowler

January 11, 2011, 8:52 pm

I have had nothing but good experiences with First American Home Warranty. The cost of the basic policy plus upgrade is $420. Noticed that you mentioned roof coverage. I don't know of a home warranty...

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Answer by Clint Reynolds

January 11, 2011, 9:19 pm

Old Republic Home Warranty is a favorite of mine. They seem to have the most extensive coverage, best customer service, and most competitive price. Since you're from Texas I would also recommend Allied...

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Answer by Adrian Huntington

January 11, 2011, 11:42 pm

I like Fidelity National Home Warranty. They have excellent customer service, and are prompt in sending out a contractor to do repairs.

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Answer by Lynn911.com Dallas Real Estate Agent

January 12, 2011, 6:24 am

Your buyers agent should be assisting you with all this information part of services we provided. You can also Google search for the data Lynn911 Dallas Realtor & Consultant, Loan Officer, Credit...

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Answer by Melissa Hailey, 214-418-0180

January 12, 2011, 7:35 am

Richard, I recommend Fidelity Home Warranty (call Tammi Burgee at 1-800-308-1424 x3614) or also One Guard Home Warranty (call Tom Westhora at 888-896-0014). I also recommend that you hire a Realtor to...

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Answer by Don Groff

January 12, 2011, 8:07 am

My clients and I have had good results with American Home Shield in the past. Don Groff REALTOR | Mortgage Broker Keller Williams Realty | 360 Lending Group 512.669.5599 listings@dongroff.com

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Answer by T.E. Sumner

January 19, 2011, 7:05 am

Richard, you'll notice that Greg has a good point. I don't know of a residential service contract ("home warranty") that covers roof, either. Home warranties are designed to cover mechanical systems,...

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Answer by Richard

January 19, 2011, 7:53 am

What would be your top 3 choices on home warranty ? We're narrowing down to Allied Home & Old Republic. Do typical home warranty fix plumbing, block drainage at the sink, garbage sink disposal...

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Answer by Diamondgirl622

March 21, 2012, 9:53 am

Stay away from One Guard. They blame every issue on maintenance, that of course is not covered. My ac compressor was not coverd due to, tada maintence issues...................

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Answer by Melissa Dear

August 29, 2012, 12:44 pm

Richard, You definately should have your Realtor recommend several companies for home warranty and compare them side by side. However the roof is not covered in your home warranty, you will see the...

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Answer by Buelljb

April 16, 2013, 7:00 am

Do not use Colonial Home Warranty. They deny all claims based on unsubstantiated facts and then offer to review them if you pay for the repairs and submit the receipts.

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Answer by mikeander

May 17, 2013, 5:06 pm

The best home warranty company is Landmark. They have the best service of all the companies out there. Their website is www.landmarkhw.com. You can see the ratings of all the home warranty companies at...

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