Choosing the best homeowners insurance can seem like a daunting task. Luckily, there are some ways you can make the process easier. Here are some tips to get you started:
The first step to choosing the best policy is to understand what's included in homeowners insurance coverage. Homeowners insurance covers damage to your home, as well as personal liability coverage for damages or injuries.
A homeowners policy can also help pay for temporary lodging if you're unable to live in your home while it's repaired. This is included in the part of coverage for additional living expenses.
When comparing insurance providers, there are three key things to consider: cost, location and reviews. You can compare the cost of homeowners insurance policies by getting quotes from providers.
The rate quotes will be partially based on your location and other factors like crime or extreme weather. Also, reading reviews can give you insight into a company's policies and customer service.
A homeowner insurance company can offer a variety of extra protection in the form of personal property coverage for personal belongings. However, if you live in an area prone to floods or earthquakes, you'll need an additional policy for extended coverage.
Discussing your needs with an insurance provider is the best way to determine you get the coverage you need.
I'm John Mahan, Sales Associate with William Raveis Real Estate, Harwich Port Office.
Throughout his childhood, John Mahan spent summers on Cape Cod at his parents’ home in Dennis Port. His intro to the Cape was, as he puts it, when his parents “carried me down the stairs at Sea Street Beach when I was a week old.” With a lifelong connection to Cape Cod, it seemed only natural for John and his wife, Mary, to move to Harwich – where they still reside – with their two young children in 1996.
Prior to moving to Cape Cod, John lived in the Worcester-Auburn area where he worked for Mass Electric for 10 years and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Utility Workers. When John and his family moved to the Cape, he worked at NSTAR for six years.
John began his career in real estate in 2002 when he joined Team Waystack Realty in Harwich Port. He has been a consistent top producing realtor in the Harwich area for the past 20 years. John’s approachable demeanor, combined with an integral understanding of the Cape Cod residential real estate market, have allowed him to build trusting, long-term relationships with his clients – both sellers and buyers.
