That takes away a lot of the threat in a buyer's mind that something will go wrong. A seller who lists a home for six months can take advantage of ERA's Seller's Security Plan at the time of listing. Burgdorff ERA has an affiliation with a company called Aon, which provides the Aon Home Protection Plan for residential resale properties. First-time homebuyers are especially comforted by the assurance that they won't have any major outlays in that first year of ownership. Most people don't feel technically competent to know whether or not their plumbing system is good, or if their appliances are going to last.
Warranties help remove some of the stress of the transaction.
Warranties usually last one year, but are renewable for as long as a home owner wishes. Reeves cautions, however, that different warranties cover different things. She adds that not all real estate agencies offer home warranty plans, so be sure to ask.