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REFERRALS ARE THE OF OUR BUSINESS!! Metro Brokers Kassel and Associates 4 Garden Center, Suite L2 Broomfield, CO 80020 Direct 303-550-4482 PRSRT STD U.S. POSTMASTER PAID BROOMFIELD, CO PERMIT NO. 165 If you have been considering of buying or selling, put my 30 years of real estate experience to work for you! Is a Homeowners Warranty Right for You? Buyer? Seller?.... Have a Read: If you have ever considered whether having a home warranty would be beneficial, there are two schools of thought. Home warranties serve as insurance for the major systems and com- ponents of your home, such as the appliances, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing. Sometimes policies are included with the property purchase as an extra incentive for the buyer. However, if that was not the case, a home warranty can be purchased at any time during ownership of the property. So what are the benefits and pitfalls when it comes to home warranties? The Cons In the case of an existing home, as opposed to new construction, pre-existing issues may not be covered. There is the concern that the companies who service home warranty contracts tend to make repeated house calls for repairs when the component in question actually needs to be re- placed, more calls = more profits. The wording on a home warranty can be tricky and may not be in the homeowner’s favor. There is the danger of loopholes and confusion regarding deductibles and which repairs are actually included on the policy. Read the fine print, understand your policy and be wary of miscellaneous charges for work that is supposed to be covered. The Pros For obvious reasons, having a home warranty is peace of mind for both first time home buyers and those buying an older home. In a perfect world, the price of a home warranty is a bargain when it covers large ticket items such as the roof or HVAC system. Like the country doctor, servicers of home warranties still make house calls and also offer online and phone support. The repair pros hired by the home warranty servicer have typi- cally been carefully screened, so when your pipes burst, you don’t have to play Russian roulette through the Yellow Pages for a reliable handyman. For anyone thinking of putting their home on the market, a home warranty can be a great in- centive for buyers. Whatever your decision, weigh the pros and cons carefully. If you strongly feel that a home warranty is something you need, seek out a few providers and hear them out. Before committing to any home warranty, however, review the policy with someone who is well versed in these matters. "If you have been thinking of buying or selling please give me a call. I can be reached at 303-550-4482 or [email protected]." This newsletter is intended for entertainment purposes only, it is not meant as a solicitation; if your property is already listed please disregard this notice. Credit* is given to the authors of various articles that are reprinted with the original author if known. Any omission of credit to an author is purely unintentional and should not be construed as plagiarism or literary theft. Copyright 2011 Chris Kassel. This information is solely advisory and should not be substituted for medical, legal, financial or tax advice. Any and all decisions and actions must be done through the advice and counsel of a qualified physician, attorney, financial advisor and/or CPA. We cannot be held responsible for actions you take without proper medical, financial, legal or tax advice. FEATURED PROPERTY Give me a call to see. This one won’t last!. I can be reached at 303-550-4482 or ...Drop me a note cekassel@ yahoo.com. Currently Listed at: $549,950 www.kasselrealty.com [email protected] 303-550-4482 “News From the Kassel” "There’s A Kassel In Your New Home Search". 4 Garden Center, Suite L2 Broomfield, CO 80020 Chris Kassel STUNNING TWO STORY IN EAGLE TRACE…1144 Oakhurst Drive, Broomfield 3192 Square Feet on Main Levels Beautifully maintained and up- dated New Kitchen Private Back Yard and Deck- Perfect for Entertaining Master Bed and 5 Piece Master Bath 3 Large Beds-2 nd Floor Mostly Finished Basement-Theater -Ready Oversized Three Car Garage-plus side Parking
