{"id":22844,"date":"2026-05-22T05:12:48","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T12:12:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=22844"},"modified":"2026-05-22T17:06:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T00:06:16","slug":"what-is-a-home-warranty-when-selling-a-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/what-is-a-home-warranty-when-selling-a-house\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Things to Know About Home Warranties When Selling a House"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019re getting ready to sell your house<\/a>, and suddenly there\u2019s a long list of decisions you must address right away: repairs, pricing, staging, and figuring out what might make buyers feel more confident. Maybe your home has aging appliances or an older HVAC system, and you\u2019re wondering whether that could scare off offers or lead to negotiations later.<\/p>\n

Somewhere along the way, someone mentions offering a home warranty, but is it worth it, and what does it actually do? If you\u2019ve been asking, \u201cWhat is a home warranty when selling a house?\u201d here\u2019s what it means, how it works, and whether it could help your sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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A home warranty can help attract buyers, but knowing what your home is worth gives you a clearer picture of how to price and market it. Try our free home value estimator to see where your home stands before you sell.<\/p>\n \n

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Most real estate agreements require that a house is in the same condition as when the buyer viewed it when they take possession, so if an appliance or mechanical system breaks down after you\u2019ve signed a purchase agreement<\/a>, you\u2019ll have to repair or replace it. A home warranty, sometimes referred to as home repair insurance, can help you safeguard against that unexpected expense.<\/p>\n

With a policy in place, instead of panicking, you can simply call your provider. Plus, home warranties can be used as marketing incentives to attract buyers and provide a little extra peace of mind.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve consulted Cindi Blackwood<\/a>, a top real estate agent in Little Rock, Arkansas<\/a>, who has over two decades of experience, to bring you 10 key insights sellers should know about home warranties. Let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What is a home warranty when selling a house? Learn what it covers, how much it costs, and how sellers can use it to attract buyers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":279,"featured_media":45346,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[322,342],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-22844","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-logistics","category-negotiations"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n10 Things to Know About Home Warranties When Selling a House<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What is a home warranty when selling a house? 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