Partner Spotlight: Angela Wilson, Old Republic Home Protection

M E E T ANGELA WILSON, the Woman Protecting Your Home

Old Republic Home Protection:We’re people helping people.

Angela Wilson has worked in the home warranty industry for over 20 years, but her career started in a different field. After earning a degree in mechanical engineering from North Carolina State University, she began working as a software programmer for an insurance company. However, she soon realized she wasn’t happy sitting at a desk in a cubical all day and switched to real estate. It was a risky move, but it paid off.

After getting her real estate license and working as an agent, Angela soon made another pivot. Her career in the home warranty industry began in 1996 when she met Charles Sinclair. He saw the potential in Angela and encouraged her to enter the field. She took his advice and started helping homeowners protect their investments.

She saw it as an opportunity to use her skills and knowledge to help people protect what is often their most valuable asset — their home. Since then, she has worked hard to assist customers with all aspects of their home warranty. Her cheerful attitude and deep understanding of the industry have made her a valuable asset to the community. Angela’s dedication to her customers is evident in everything she does. She truly cares about helping people protect their homes.

New Opportunity with Old Republic

In 1999, Old Republic recruited Angela, and she started at their Jacksonville, FL office. What drew Angela to Old Republic was its A-plus rating with the Better Business Bureau and a 45-year history of providing exceptional service. Old Republic is a national organization committed to providing policyholders with the highest level of service possible.

A home warranty is a service that provides repair or replacement of major systems and appliances in the home that break down because of normal wear and tear. The goal of a home warranty is to keep a home running smoothly by replacing broken items with comparable ones in features, capacity and efficiency.

Angela advises sellers that warranties help improve the property’s marketability and gives buyers more confidence. Buyers gain peace of mind knowing they have help if something goes wrong shortly after closing. And it can make a REALTOR® look like a rockstar and stand out with their clients. So, whether someone is buying or selling a home, a warranty is a wise investment that can save time and money down the road.

Old Republic’s plans are customizable to meet the specific needs of their clients, and Angela loves being able to sit down and discuss each owner’s requirements. Old Republic understands that buying a home is the largest transaction most people will make in their lifetime, and their goal is to help new homeowners protect their homes and budgets from unexpected repairs.

Angela is always looking for ways to provide more value to her customers. Besides offering warranties, she is also keen on meeting new local contractors who provide necessary services.

Working with Old Republic means contractors may gain referrals, decrease advertising costs, increase potential revenue and have a more consistent year-round workflow. Angela takes pride in the support Old Republic provides contractors who work in her clients’ homes. She knows that by helping them succeed, she is ultimately helping her customers get the best possible service.

It’s a win-win situation and one that she is proud to be a part of.

Angela is passionate about helping real estate agents understand the value of a home warranty. She believes that by educating agents about the protection a home warranty provides, they can help their clients make informed decisions about a potential plan purchase. For this reason, Angela frequently offers educational presentations for real estate agents, sharing her knowledge and expertise.

Angela is highly-regarded, and her colleagues often compliment her for being responsive, knowledgeable and professional. These qualities led to her receiving the Strategic Partner Award from the Jacksonville Women’s Council of REALTORS®. Angela is enthusiastic about helping others achieve their goals and feels honored to be recognized for her dedication to her clients and profession. She is also an active member of the Northeast Florida Association of REALTORS® and regularly participates in their events and activities.

Beyond the Office When she’s not serving the community with home warranties, you can find this mom supporting her four teenage daughters: Lauren (18), Anna (16), Claire (15) and Amelia (13). She also picked up the habit of running, something she loves to share with Anna. She looks forward to the day when she can travel and see more of the country.

If you’re interested in learning more about home warranties, you can reach out to Angela at 904-994-6620 or by email at AngelaW@orhp.com.