Question 90

The seller may pay for the home warranty offered to a purchaser.

A home warranty offered to a purchaser on the condition that the purchaser signs a contract to buy a listed property may be paid for by the seller.

A) listing broker

The listing broker typically represents the seller and is responsible for marketing the property. However, they do not directly pay for home warranties unless the seller has agreed to include it as part of the transaction. Therefore, this option is incorrect.

B) selling broker

The selling broker represents the buyer in a transaction and does not have the authority to decide what costs, such as a home warranty, are covered by the seller or included in the sale. Thus, this option does not apply.

C) seller

The seller is the party responsible for covering costs associated with the sale, which can include home warranties to make the property more attractive to buyers. This option is correct as it aligns with common practices in real estate transactions.

D) listing salesperson

The listing salesperson works under the listing broker and, similar to the listing broker, does not independently cover costs such as home warranties unless it is part of an agreement with the seller. Therefore, this option is not correct.

Conclusion

The seller is the correct answer because they are typically responsible for costs that enhance the sale of their property, such as home warranties. The other options fail to identify the correct party involved in paying for a home warranty in the context of a real estate transaction.