I tell everyone

No to a Seller.   Yes to a Buyer.

I always recommend it to the buyer and seller 

As a Buyers Agent , we should attempt to leave a POST Settlement Solution behind to financially protect our clients from all of the Economic Unknowns !!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes on both accounts. My buyers and sellers use them and it saves them lots of money and worry.

Buzz,

We recommend a home warranty regardless of which side you are on.  It saves people time and money, and gives them peace of mind.  A

Buzz,

My company offers a home warranty automatically to all seller free of charge during the listing period.  I normally request one if I am representing the buyer during inspection period as needed.

Buzz Mackintosh Sure, it's good protection for the buyer.

It's pretty common in our area for buyers to ask for a home warranty in the offer, which is paid for by the seller. The exceptions generally are REOs and Short Sales

Always... and have never had a seller not agree. Same for buyers and I write it into the offer that seller will pay.

Yes

I have love/hate relationship with home warranty. If i represent a buyer I ask a seller to pay for at least 1 y. 

No, have never met one worth buying.

I provide them both ways for my client depending who I represent

Yes! Especially if its not a newer home. It's normally negotiated on all my sales (buyers or sellers) and typically paid for by the seller for the first year.

I recommend to both every time.  I push hard when appliances or furnace/water heater etc are older.

I want all of my clients to have a Home Protection Plan in place at the close of escrow. It helps to protect all parties to the transaction.

I recommend it in both circumstances.

They're not a bad idea, and I've included a few in my listing or buyer broker agreement.

Seller-paid home warranty is fairly common in our area. Unless the buyer plans to tear down or majorly renovate the house, we tend to arm wrestle them to purchase a home warranty. My EO likes it and so do I. Having said that, some of the vendors home warranty companies use around here are not so good. The good ones don't want to deal with waiting for auth.

Home warranties aren't popular in my market. I'm not sure why. I think they are a good idea. 

I write every offer with seller paying for an upgraded home warranty. Never had one rejected for the warranty.

I always recommend it. Owner occupied homes are covered with home warranty during the listing period.  If buyer wants warranty ... buyer can order it and pay for it.

yes

Buzz,
In both cases it depends on the age of the items that will be covered. It is very easy for buyers to be disappointed when the warranty doesn’t provide the coverage they expected.

Buzz - I am with William Feela in that I would tell everyone it is a good idea.

No.

Yes to both.

Yes.  It is fairly typical in our market.  

Sometimes. It depends on the circumstances and price point.

No becuase when you need them, they rarely work

I recommend to both.

 Good morning Buzz Mackintosh . Many home warranties are not worth the paper they're written on.

Buzz Mackintosh I do - and some sellers do listen. Most don't, though.

I offer 3 for clients to choose from and have them view the website for each.  I'm available to answers questions or direct them to the correct representative.  Buyers for sure and some properties at listing.  Buyers agent always wants seller to cover the expenses for 1st yr.

My experiences personally with these companies are not good and so if someone ask about them i give them choice but not an endorsement.

I advice them to offer one if they are selling

totally depends upon the house & the buyer

I did not offer one when I sold vehicles and will not offer on a home.

If they request I will price it but it is their decision.

It depends on the age of the home and the appliances.

I do if their home is older than 10 years old.  I think it is important item.

It depends on the home, the client and their financial situation.