A home warranty offered to a purchaser on the condition that the purchaser sign a contract to buy a listed property may be paid for by the:

The listing broker represents the seller in the transaction and does not typically pay for warranties directly. Their role is to market the property and negotiate on behalf of the seller, making them unlikely to incur costs like home warranties unless specifically agreed upon in a separate arrangement.

The selling broker, who represents the buyer, is focused on assisting the buyer in the transaction and does not usually cover costs associated with the property, including warranties. The responsibility of paying for a warranty generally falls on the seller as part of their obligation to sell the property.

The listing salesperson works for the listing broker and is primarily involved in facilitating the sale of the property. They do not have the authority or responsibility to pay for home warranties, as this cost is typically managed by the seller as part of the transaction negotiations.