FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 2003

RESIDENTIAL WARRANTY COMPANY, LLC ANNOUNCES

NEW EXTENDED WARRANTY PROGRAM FOR

APPLIANCES, SYSTEMS AND EVEN STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS

FOR EXISTING HOMES

Harrisburg, PA – Residential Warranty Company, LLC (RWC), the nation’s leading new home warranty company, recently added more products to their line of residential extended warranty programs. Offered exclusively through a network of approved Real Estate Brokers, the new AmeriGuard program provides extended warranty protection on a variety of appliances, systems and even structural components in existing homes. No other resale warranty plan in the country offers this type of structural protection on existing homes!

With the average cost of major structural defect repairs in this country exceeding $30,000, AmeriGuard offers valuable protection from financial disaster should a structural defect develop in their existing home. In addition, a home inspection conducted by Criterium Engineers, a nationally known professional engineering firm, is available to satisfy the inspection requirement when a home is being sold as well as verify the structural ‘health’ of the home.

The average homeowner understands that eventually most things break down. Appliances and systems typically carry a one-year warranty from the manufacturer. Extended warranties are a cost-effective way to deal with expensive and unexpected repair bills after those manufacturer warranties have expired. The package approach of AmeriGuard provides the homeowner the security of more comprehensive coverage but at a substantially lower rate than if they were to buy individual extended warranties on each item of equipment. Through AmeriGuard, homeowners are protected against potential financial burdens for one or two year terms on covered items. Without an extended warranty, homeowners may have to pay hundreds – or even thousands - of dollars for repairs. With AmeriGuard, homeowners are responsible for only a small service fee.

In addition to the never before offered structural coverage on existing homes, setting this program apart from others is the level of flexibility built into the program. Homeowners have their choice in deciding which repair provider to use when a covered appliance or system breaks down. Additionally, they can select optional coverage for many of the ‘extras’ such as swimming pools, spas, freezers, etc. to further customize their plan. AmeriGuard will be administered by RWC’s affiliate, USHP, LLC.

The Real Estate Professional benefits from AmeriGuard in a variety of ways. Exposure to customer service issues is dramatically reduced since USHP takes over complaint handling for problems with covered appliances, systems and structural components. An administrative fee is paid to the broker for every warranty sold, generating extra revenue to make the program profitable and benefit that important bottom line. Ultimately, AmeriGuard provides a unique marketing tool that will set the Real Estate Professional apart from the competition.

AmeriGuard is not yet available in all states. For availability and more information about AmeriGuard, click here or call 866-394-5135 ext. 2139.