HOME WATCH FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ's)
I can hire my friend or neighbor to watch over my seasonal residence.
Can you expect them to visit on a regular schedule and to document each visit for Insurance purposes? What if damage occurs on their watch? Ask yourself if your friendship could be in jeopardy or even be lost!
What is the cost to have a home watch service?
That is a very valid question but service varies based on what you need as a client and your size of home. Its not a one type fits all scenario and we believe we provided competitive fees for our services.
I will just take my chances that's why I have insurance!
Did you know that if you leave your seasonal residence for several weeks or months and damages occur, its possible that your insurance carrier might ask for proof that it was being looked after. If you cannot prove it was being looked after, they might consider you negligent and deny your claim... Now might be the time to inquire with your Agent.
What's the frequency of home watch visits?
It's our best practice to visit the property weekly, bi-weekly (twice per month) or more frequently. We don't offer a monthly service. Be concerned if its offered as that's too long and could affect your homeowners insurance. Now might be a good time to review with your Insurance agent. Ask them if they provide savings on your insurance if you have a professional Home Watch service...
Are you licensed, insured, background checked, and bonded?
Yes, with one exception and one that you need to understand. There is no license yet for Home Watching, so if a company states they are licensed beware and inquire about their license. However, we are a registered LLC and carry extensive insurance of $2 million in general liability and $4 million aggregate. We are also covered to drive vehicles since we have clients that need their exotic cars exercised. We are background checked by the National Home Watch Association a 3rd Party Organization and carry a Surety Bond of $10K. We are happy to provide our company credentials and you should be asking all Home Watch providers for this and a copy of their Certificate of Insurance.
Why should I hire you?
Not only do we have a vested interest in our business by having a LLC. We are responsible for more than $50 million in second homes/seasonal residences. We offer clients a custom web based client portal to store all digital reports for visits, billing, and upcoming visits all in a secure encrypted web-based solution. We are highly rated by our clientele via a 5 star Google reviews. We also have invested in getting professional training to provide exceptional Home Watch visits and not a simple walk through service! This is value to you our potential Client, knowing you have a professional company working on monitoring one of your largest assets!