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May 13, 2021

Professional vs. amateur

“If you think it’s expensive to hire an experienced home watch professional, wait until you hire an amateur.”

November 6, 2015

Professional Service vs. Inexperienced Neighbor! HOME WATCH HINT!

Having a neighbor stop in periodically to check your home as a favor may initially seem like a good idea.  But when a serious issue arises, or you need someone to take swift action on your behalf, your property can quickly become an imposition for a neighbor.  That’s when it’s important to have an experienced […]

February 27, 2015

Attention!! Attention!! What in Your Home Needs Attention?? HOME WATCH HINTS

Whether you’re a homeowner that has either lived in your home for a while or you’ve just purchased a home, there are always a few things that you might not realize need attention. This fact was brought to light once again as we performed our weekly home inspections for homeowners who are away. One of […]

April 11, 2014

DOES IT REALLY MATTER WHO’S WATCHING MY HOME??? HOME WATCH HINTS

Recently the owner of a local cleaning service related the same story that I’ve heard time and time again that she was being asked by a client to check on their home while they’re away.  She said, “Quite frankly and honestly – I don’t have the skill set to do this right but I’m afraid […]

March 21, 2014

BIG, BAD AND UGLY SURPRISE!!! HOME WATCH HINTS

So you’re a snowbird or a second-home owner preparing your home for your departure!  You’ve turned off the main valve for water in the garage.  You put the hot water tank on vaction setting.  You’ve set the thermostat on 65.  You’ve locked all the windows and doors and you even thought to unplug the garage […]

January 16, 2014

WHY WEEKLY HOME CHECKS??? HOME WATCH HINTS

This is the perfect example of why it’s important for us to perform WEEKLY (vs. every-other-week or monthly) checks at your home.  It’s amazing how one small leak at your 2nd home can go un-noticed allowing hundreds of gallons of water to empty from your pool into the desert.   Imagine if this home was […]

May 12, 2013

HOME WATCH SPECIALISTS!!

Would you rather be in the care of your next door neighbor when you’re having a heart-attack or a by a medical specialist? Would you rather have your maid service/landscaper/pool guy/golf buddy service your car or an auto-tech who specializes in your car’s particular make and model? Today’s world is getting more complicated all the […]


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