Because we want your home buying experience to be a good experience, Blaine Rabe will provide, at no cost to you, a one year home warranty on all resale homes purchased. To qualify, Blaine must be acting as your real estate representative at closing. New homes all come with a builder's warranty, so this offer does not apply on new construction and this page must be printed and presented at time of closing.

First time homebuyers should have the peace of mind that a home warranty provides. We know that real estate is an expensive purchase and we want your first year of home ownership to be worry free. This is a $395.00 benefit to our buyers. ** Foreclosure and "as is" sales not covered.

What Is The Home Warranty?
The home warranty is a service contract, like an insurance policy, lasting one year and renewable by you, which provides repair or replacement of major systems and appliance failures during normal wear and tear.

What Systems Are Covered?
Generally, the basic coverage provides repair or replacement of the home's air conditioning, plumbing, electrical systems, water heater, range, dishwasher, and garbage disposal to name a few. Phyllis will provide the specifics of this plan.

Is An Inspection Required?
No, at settlement, the application provides that all systems are in good working order. This is factual since we will have just completed the home inspection and any repairs will have been made. Since the real estate you are buying is in good working order, we can state that to the warranty company when we order the coverage for you.

When Does Coverage Begin?
When the company receives the application and payment. Application and payment is made by the settlement attorney's office and mailed to the warranty company that day. Coverage is generally within 72 hours of settlement.

How Do I Make A Claim?
You will be provided with a 24 hour toll free number at settlement. You MUST call the warranty company for repair. If you call a recommended or local mechanic or try to fix the problem yourself, the warranty will not pay them and can actually void the warranty. The warranty company has a proven list of mechanics who make repairs for them. You MUST go through their office for the warranty to work.

What Do I Pay The Service Technician?
There is a service fee of from $35 to $100 depending on the warranty company. This is the normal deductible on all warranties. This discourages nuisance calls and saves time and resources for serious warranty repairs.