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Homeowner's Insurance Is Like A Smorgasboard ~ Plenty Of Choices

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899

clip artI find it hard to go to a buffet..there are always so many choices it makes your head spin!  It's good to take the lead from someone who knows what is good and can advise you!

Checking out Home Insurance Companies, all they have to offer and compairing rates can also be a daunting task.  You want to know you are comparing apples to apples.

In purchasing a home today it is wise to investigate options for homeowner's insurance early rather than later.  There are many items that may need to be considered in making sure your bases are covered.  Most companies have tightened their underwriting requirements on new policies and are requiring pre-closing insurability inspections.  There are many added endorsements to consider and should be included in the initial policies.


*Are you in sales and need extra liability to cover certain "business" pursuits through an additional endorsement?
*Do you own several other properties, some as rentals?  Make sure there is Liability extension taken out to other owned    properties.  I've seen some who just assumed their other properties were covered.
*Do you include a Personal Injury Endorsement to your policy?  This adds "personal injury" to Liability coverage.  This broadens  coverage to include defamation or invasion of privacy, wrongful eviction, false detention or imprisonment.  This could arise  from a simple act of an insured who tries to stop people from vandalizing their property by detaining one who turns out to be a  spectator not a participant.


A clear understanding of the implications in dealing with Insurance Value will help make an informed decision.  There are many terms you may not be familiar with: Improvement Value, Market Value, Actual Cash Value, Reproduction Cost, Replacement Cost or Reconstruction Cost Insurance.  All play an important part in understanding what you are paying for in your insurance premium.  Make sure your coverage is tailored to your needs.

 

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Toula Rosebrock
Diane Turton, Realtors, Forked River, NJ - Lacey Township, NJ
Broker/Sales Associate, Realtor, Lacey Township,

Hi Dorie:

Choices are good to have!  Even when it comes to insurance!

Feb 25, 2010 09:56 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Toula,

You are right..choices are agood thing!

Feb 25, 2010 10:11 AM
Sheldon Neal
Bergen County, NJ - RE/MAX Real Estate Limited - Maywood, NJ
That British Agent Bergen County NJ

Very nice breakdown of an often overlooked puzzle piece to homeownership !

Well done Dorie :o)

Feb 25, 2010 12:02 PM
Christine Donovan
Donovan Blatt Realty - Costa Mesa, CA
Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M

I haven't seen the preinspection required yet.  There's a lot of other good things for people to think about regarding their insurance.

Feb 25, 2010 03:09 PM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Dorie, I'll  have to agree with Toula on this. There are so-o-o-o many choices out there. I do not speak fluent insuranceze. I have to leave it up to my agent to guide me through these waters...

Helping you to help others live their American dream...

Feb 25, 2010 07:37 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Sheldon,

You are right it is a puzzle that needs to pulled together with good guidance.

Feb 25, 2010 09:54 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi hristine,

We are seeing more and more pre-inspections (especially when the house is older).

Feb 25, 2010 09:55 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Michael,

It is wise to leave it up to a good insurance agent to explain all the choices..and there are many!!

Feb 25, 2010 09:55 PM
Monique Combs
Royal Shell Real Estate - Bonita Springs, FL
Royal Shell Real Estate - Monique Combs

Dorie ~ Wonderful presentaion on homeowners insurance. Thanks for sharing!

Feb 25, 2010 11:24 PM
Scott Guay
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services PenFed Realty - Ocean Pines, MD
Associate Broker. Ocean City and Ocean Pines MD

Here in the Ocean City and Ocean Pines Maryland area there are some companies that will not write a policy here. It is wise to shop around early.

Feb 25, 2010 11:34 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Monique,

Thanks for stopping by.

Feb 26, 2010 11:30 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Scott,

Wow no policies written ..that could be a problem! It is always wise to shop around early.

Feb 26, 2010 11:31 PM
Todd Clark - Retired
eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR
Principle Broker Oregon

The sad part is most people don't investigate their insurance until after they need to make a claim and it is too late.

Mar 01, 2010 06:26 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Todd,

You are exactly right..it pays to really understand what you are getting.

Mar 03, 2010 01:15 PM