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If you’ve recently purchased a home or are looking into becoming a homeowner, the subject of home warranties has probably come up in your research. But what’s the point of them? Do you really need one? Let us help you decide with our answers to these frequently asked home warranty questions. 

What is a home warranty?

A home warranty is a service contract in which a company agrees to pay for fixing or replacing home systems and appliances.

What does a home warranty cover?

Depending on which plan you choose, you can have either a little or a lot of coverage on your home appliances and systems. Basic plans typically include coverage for kitchen appliances, water heaters, plumbing, electrical, heating systems, etc. There are additional options…

Think you want to try selling your home yourself? Let us try to change your mind with these top six reasons why you need an agent: 

1. Agents can get your home more exposure.

As a “For Sale By Owner,” you don’t have access to the MLS (multiple listing service), which is the main source for realtors looking for homes for their clients. A realtor has the opportunity to put your home on the MLS and also has a large network of potential buyers that they know personally. A small sign in your yard can only reach a fraction of the homebuyers in town, while a realtor has access to their buyers, their colleagues’ buyers and anyone searching for homes online. 

2. Many FSBOs are priced incorrectly.

Most of the time, FSBOs are…