The last obstacle a builder faces during a construction
project is returning to the site to patch nail pops and
concrete cracks, and to make minor adjustments and small
repairs. Builders new to the business soon realize, however,
that without a written warranty, anything and everything ends
up on their client's repair list. On the other hand, a good
warranty works to everyone's advantage. It instills confidence
in clients that their investment will be protected, and it
reduces the chances that the builder will be nickel-and-dimed
to death by an endless series of callbacks.
There are several national warranty programs, such as Home
Owners Warranty (HOW) and HomeBuyers Warranty
(HBW), all of