{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fff9e237d-834c-4da1-b339-a9af7541844d","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"E05: How to get the most out of your home warranty plan - Brian Brown, Old Republic Home Protection\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/ff9e237d-834c-4da1-b339-a9af7541844d\"></iframe>","title":"E05: How to get the most out of your home warranty plan - Brian Brown, Old Republic Home Protection","description":"<p>In this episode, Nicole Saunches interviews Brian Brown with Old Republic Home Protection to discuss why a buyer, seller and/or homeowner would be interested in purchasing a home warranty.</p>\n<p>Below are the top reasons in favor of purchasing a home warranty plan:</p>\n<ul>\n <li>Home Warranty plans can help offset or protect against unexpected costs of a major repair (Statistically, homeowners have a major repair in their first year of ownership 68% of the time)</li>\n <li>Provide peace of mind, especially for homeowners who are not handy with repairs</li>\n  <li>Provide reliable tradesmen who carry at least $1M insurance policy</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Did you know home warranty companies are able to replace and/or repair components for far less than what it would cost a homeowner calling on his or her own behalf. &nbsp;Why, you may ask? &nbsp;It's because home warranty companies order products &amp; services in bulk and work out special labor rates with companies and are able to purchase products at wholesale costs.</p>\n<p>The Top 3 claims for Old Republic Home Protection</p>\n<ol>\n  <li>Clearing sewer lines/Plumbing</li>\n  <li>AC</li>\n  <li>Appliance repair/replacement</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Additionally, Brian answers to the following questions:&nbsp;</p>\n<p>-What is a home warranty?</p>\n<p>-What is the difference between my homeowner's insurance policy and a home warranty plan?</p>\n<p>-What is the process to submit a claim?</p>\n<p>-What do you recommend prospective customers look for when shopping for a home warranty plan?</p>\n<p>-What is the difference between a deductible and a trade call fee?</p>\n<p>Questions Brian recommends consumers should ask prospective home warranty companies:</p>\n<p>-Do you cover all of the AC coolant?</p>\n<p>-Do you cover the Florida Mandate for AC replacement? or If my AC failed, do you replace both air handler and condenser?</p>\n<p>Old Republic Home Protection has a variety of resources for homeowners. &nbsp;Below are few I believe you will find handy.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.oldrepublictitle.com/media/1009/moving-checklist.pdf\">Moving Guide</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/2596967/Toolbox%20PDFs/3%20-%20Walk-thru%20Checklist.pdf\">Final Walk-Thru Checklist</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/2596967/Homeowner%20Tip%20Guide/Homeowners_Tip_Guide.pdf\">Home Maintenance Checklist</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.orhp.com/homeowners/faq\">Frequently Asked Questions</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.orhp.com/\">Old Republic Home Protection website</a></p>\n<p>If you would like to reach out to Brian Brown directly, you can email him at BrianB@orhp.com&nbsp;</p>\n","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/4bf4f85c-2d00-43e5-80b5-88b495741b56/1218795-1568395190205-80d3b644912bc.jpg"}