As a buyer you have the option of acquiring a home warranty at closing. Most home warranties are good for one year (with the option to extend on a yearly basis) and they cover items like, common large appliances, basic home systems, including some plumbing and electrical and some components of your heating and cooling systems.
The price of your home warranty varies by coverage options and the central Ohio purchase contract does give you the option of asking the seller to pay for your home warranty at closing.
Here are two local home warranty options for Central Ohio: