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How To Get Home Insurance For The First Time

2/6/2023

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​Getting a quality home insurance plan for your first ever home is important. When it’s your first time buying a house, the procedures for it all can be both confusing and overwhelming. Getting proper home insurance is one of the main aspects of getting a new home. Home insurance can protect your house from expenses due to unexpected damages.

This article will explain the things you need to know to get a home insurance policy for the first time.
When Should You Get Home Insurance?
One part you should consider when purchasing a home is when the proper time is to buy home insurance. When getting your home insurance policy, it’s best to get it as soon as you can close on your home. Once you close on your home, every risk there is to be a homeowner is suddenly in place as well, so it’s important that you can obtain your home insurance by then.

What Should a Proper Home Insurance Policy Have?
When looking for a proper quality home insurance policy, be sure to check the following during your search for home insurance.
  1. Become Wary of Exclusions
    There are many insurance providers to consult when looking for home insurance, so it’s important to know that a standard policy can’t cover certain things. For example, a standard policy does not cover calamities such as landslides, mudflows, earthquakes, and flooding. If you are worried about such risks, you can ask your provider for additional protection you can purchase.

  2. Personal Property and Liability Coverage Limits
    Always double-check the limits that your insurance plan can cover with your personal property and liability coverage. Personal property includes items such as clothes, electronics, furniture, jewelry, and other possessions. Ensure that the limit is enough to cover everything you own. If you own any expensive jewelry or other items, you can add an insurance rider to be able to cover them fully.

    Liability coverage can cover you from accidents that injure someone that is your fault. You should choose a liability coverage plan that is suited to cover what assets you have. Most home insurance providers can only cover up to a $500,000 liability limit.

  3. Learn About The Deductibles
    You must learn and understand the deductibles for property damage. The deductible is the part of the claim you are liable for, so it makes sense to know if it is within your budget.

Conclusion
The process of buying a new house can be challenging. There are many aspects to consider with the home itself and the home insurance policy you purchase. It’s important to understand the factors of purchasing home insurance to ensure you can get the best possible policy for your home.

At Brad Spurgeon Insurance Agency Inc., we aim to provide comprehensive insurance policies that make your life easier. We want to help you get the insurance that fits your needs. You can get more information about our products and services by calling our agency at (409) 945-4746. Get your free quote today by CLICKING HERE. Topics and coverage discussed in this article are not guaranteed, consult with your agents to determine what your policy does and does not cover. We are more than happy to help!
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