Today's Oilheat

Now, more than ever, it's smart to recommend homes featuring Oilheat. You're giving your customers a comfort choice that combines savings, efficiency, safety, dependability and cleanliness. And with so many other concerns on their minds going into a new home, your customers will love knowing that they have a private oil supplier keeping an eye out for their comfort.

As a Real Estate Professional it's important for you to know everything about a home you are showing - including the heating system. Homebuyers will look to you for your expertise on a home's heating system ... and if the home is heated with Oilheat, it's necessary to be "in the know" to be able to answer any questions the homeowner will have. Becoming knowledgeable about Oilheat could help you seal the deal!

See below for common questions you may encounter from homeowners and to learn about today's Oilheat ... and discover common Oilheat myths dispelled.

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What is PRO$?

The Partnership for Realty and Oilheat Success (PRO$) is a program dedicated to helping Realtors gain the knowledge they need to list and sell oil-heated homes easier, faster and for more money. PRO$ provides free materials to Realtors on topics that range from underground tanks and the New Jersey Tank Removal Program to new oilheat technology and the benefits of today's oilheat. We also offer free, 15-minute presentations at your real estate office to help you and your agents get the facts you need to boost your sales of oil-heated homes.

How can I arrange for presentation at my office?
Call us at 866-807-PROS (7767) or visit nj.oilheatpros.com. Once we receive your request, one of our experts will confirm with you or your broker. We look forward to helping you boost your sales of oil-heated homes!

How do I order materials?
All you have to do is visit nj.oilheatpros.com, fill out the simple form and we'll send your free materials within two weeks. You can also call 866-807-PROS (7767) to place your request.

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Your clients might ask questions...

Q. "Is Oilheat efficient?"
A. The Oilheat industry is always hard at work to create the most technologically improved heating equipment. Modern Oilheating systems actually burn less fuel (saving homeowners money) while still supplying the same amount of satisfying warmth. With high-efficiency equipment, it only takes 833 gallons to heat an average home, whereas in 1973 it took 1,294 gallons!

Q. "Is Oilheat convenient?"
A. When heating a home with Oilheat, homeowners have control over their warmth. Heating oil is stored safely and conveniently in a corrosion-resistant aboveground or underground storage tank on their property. Homeowners do not have to worry about disruptions in their fuel supply - especially if they sign up for automatic delivery from their supplier. The supplier can track each home's usage and schedule deliveries when the tank is low.

Q. "Does Oilheat offer options?"
A. Oilheat is about choice. Oilheat dealers offer customers a variety of valuable services including automatic delivery ... comprehensive service agreements for heating system protection ... convenient budget plans ... oil tank protection ... the latest in efficient heating equipment ... and heating system maintenance, repair, and installation. Customers can rest assured that their Oilheat provider has every area of their comfort covered.

Q. "I always seem to pay 75% of my heating bills during December, January and February. Is there a way to keep my payments more stable?"
A. When you sign up for your local FMANJ heating oil dealer's budget plan, you can gain more control over your budget and say goodbye to unexpected, high energy bills. A budget plan takes your yearly fuel costs and divides them into equal monthly payments. So, no matter what happens to the weather or to energy prices, you'll have the peace of mind and convenience of knowing exactly what your Oilheat payments are each month during the heating season. At the end of season, your account is reconciled to reflect actual usage and price.

Q. "What are price protection programs? Should I enroll?"
A. Price protection programs are programs that will establish the price you will pay all winter long, regardless of what happens in the market. However, price protection programs are not designed to guarantee you the lowest price (although they might). There are two types of price protection programs - a fixed price program where you pay that price for the entire winter or a "cap" program where you pay either your cap price or the lower market price at the time of your delivery. Most cap price programs require an enrollment fee.

Q. "My system is about twenty years old and it's still working pretty well. Why should I consider an upgrade?"
A. Studies show older Oilheat equipment is not as efficient as more modern units. Replacing an old inefficient system with a modern Oilheat system can reduce heating bills by approximately 40%. At a minimum, the conventional burner could be replaced with a new flame retention head burner, saving you as much as 15% on annual fuel bills. Locate a local FMA member and make an appointment to have your system evaluated. After thoroughly inspecting the equipment, the service technician may suggest an upgrade. A new system will reduce maintenance and repair costs, lower your heating bills, and provide greater peace of mind. A new, compact, high-efficiency Oilheat system will also pay for itself over a short period of time.

Q. "Does my homeowners insurance cover claims in the event my tank leaks?"
A. It depends on your policy. Check with your insurance company or agent to ascertain whether or not you have coverage for "third party", i.e. off site impacts. You may also want to consider purchasing a Tank Protection Program from your Oilheat dealer which will provide in most cases up to $100,000 "first party," i.e. own property, protection.