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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I believe most are using American Home shield these days

Sep 06, 2016 11:56 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Scott... typically home warranties will cover aspects of septic systems, but it's not part of the "basic" policy. It's usually an add-on in cost. I know that HSA Warranty covers them and even possibly as part of the standard coverage. If I recall, HWA also covers septic but only on their higher priced plans. Hope this helps.

Sep 06, 2016 08:15 AM
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

I have always used American Home Shield and have been happy with them.  

Sep 06, 2016 07:49 AM
Rainmaker
4,900,966
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Like Noah Seidenberg I like AHS.

Sep 06, 2016 06:54 AM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

     The Home Warranty companies are looking less and less attractive.   They are practicing "The 3 D's" of insurance companies:  Delay, Deny, Defend.

Sep 07, 2016 07:27 AM
Rainmaker
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I use Blue Ribbon in the Denver, Co. area.

Sep 07, 2016 03:51 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

American Home Shield has been sued repeatedly because of denying covered claims.  I avoid them like the plague.  I'm not even sure they do business in CA anymore.  Research them, lots of bad about them on the webs, little to no good.

Fidelity is my first choice.  First American is my second.  Have no experience with Old Republic.

Sep 07, 2016 03:49 AM
Rainmaker
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

We use Old Republic, but shop around. Nearly all of them jamb it to the insured after the first year so warn your client and they should consider shopping each year.

Sep 07, 2016 01:50 AM
Rainmaker
647,330
Greg Large
ERA Real Solutions - Grove City, OH
A Tradition of Trust

Others have recommended Old Republic but my experience is that is the ONLY one I would never recommend.  Customer service the worst experience I have ever had with a HW company and have dealt with many.  Their admin of claims is a hot mess IMHO.  Septic is typically an upgrade, so check the coverage carefully.

Sep 07, 2016 12:56 AM
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Jessie Cochran
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Panama City Realty Group

parked and reading - not had good xp with them in recent years

Sep 07, 2016 12:19 AM
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Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

Old Republic

Sep 07, 2016 12:08 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

You have been provided a number of choices! Good luck!

Sep 06, 2016 11:17 PM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Thank you everyone for your answers. I checked them all out, send over the choices to my buyer client and they choose American Home Shield. We do not really ever use warranties, however the buyer requested it. so it is what we do. Thanks again

Sep 06, 2016 11:03 PM
Rainmaker
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Blog about your selection.

Sep 06, 2016 10:59 PM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

American Home Shield is a preferred vendor but check the coverage for your area.  Having local representation on your side is important.   

Sep 06, 2016 10:33 PM
Rainmaker
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Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Not all companies service all areas but if you have HWA  Home Warranty of America we found it to be the best for us and our clients.  What will make all the difference is the service providers contracted in your area. However, the response to their toll free call is instant and resolution very prompt.

Sep 06, 2016 10:27 PM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I've used American Home Shield in the past.  They are OK.

Sep 06, 2016 10:24 PM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

we never deal with that.... 

Sep 06, 2016 10:17 PM
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

American Home Sheild.

Sep 06, 2016 09:47 PM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

We use ORHP - but - don't know if it would meet your needs...

Sep 06, 2016 09:35 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Scott Godzyk - I love HWA. Not sure though if it covers Septic. They have few plans - and maybe one of them may work.

Sep 06, 2016 04:15 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Home Warranties of America - they're the only one I can even come close to recommending!!

Sep 06, 2016 02:53 PM
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679,404
Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

We have used HSA (Home Security of America) for over 22 years and we are happy with their service.

Sep 06, 2016 02:47 PM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I've used First American and Old Republic. I think HW companies normally treat any coverage for septic as an add on, andprobably not inexpensive!

Sep 06, 2016 01:48 PM
Rainmaker
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Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

American Home Shield

Sep 06, 2016 01:20 PM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

I like Old Republic.  

Sep 06, 2016 01:15 PM
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Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

I like 2-10, but I'm not sure if they cover septic.

Sep 06, 2016 12:56 PM
Rainmaker
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

They are all the same in my book...HMS is one I have used

Sep 06, 2016 12:37 PM
Rainmaker
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FN LN
Toronto, ON

It depends on what coverage you need and the area where the property is located, among other factors.

Sep 06, 2016 12:23 PM
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I don't have a recommendation. It so rarely comes up in my market. 

Sep 06, 2016 12:02 PM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Not a fan of any. I'd forward them the info of my HW vendors and they should decide what works for them best by price. 

Sep 06, 2016 11:42 AM
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Liz Kroft
Keller Williams Realty - Santa Cruz, CA
Helping Santa Cruz County Buy, Sell & Invest

Fidelity has been wonderful over the years. Many of the other agents in my office (broker included) would agree. 

Sep 06, 2016 11:30 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

I use Globe but can't remember about septic. That might be extra.

Sep 06, 2016 10:16 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Not a fan of any, I have always found it best to just pay the repairs myself rather than fighting with a corp that does not want to pay.

Sep 06, 2016 09:24 AM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

There are riders you can add to most warranties that cover the septic tank and lines. I use Old Republic about 75% of the time.

Sep 06, 2016 08:38 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

The one that honors claims is how you should shop around

Sep 06, 2016 08:37 AM
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Chrissi Chapman Topoleski
Coldwell Banker Realty - Woodbridge, VA
Helping agents live an exceptional life!

I recommend Old Republic to all my clients as I've heard they have paid off for various investors I work with. The septic is an add-on cost.

Sep 06, 2016 08:23 AM
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Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

I use American Home Shield and have had excellent luck Scott.

Sep 06, 2016 06:23 AM