EP # 81 The Truth About Home Watching: Myths, Misconceptions, and Professional Standards

Have you ever wondered what happens to your home when you're gone for months at a time? The truth might surprise you. Professional Home Watch is far more than just checking that your doors are locked—it's a comprehensive system of protection for what is likely your most significant financial investment.

Diane from Home Watch Academy brings 19 years of industry experience to this eye-opening conversation about the critical difference between professional home monitoring and what she calls "hobby home watchers." As she explains, untrained individuals who claim to watch homes often miss crucial signs of potential damage or inadvertently cause problems through improper home management. Larry from Hoosier Home Watch Services shares a shocking story of observing a supposed "professional" who simply sat in his car rather than conducting a proper inspection—a practice that leaves homeowners vulnerable to devastating damage.

The consequences of improper home watching can be severe. One particularly alarming example involves a lawsuit where an untrained watcher incorrectly set a thermostat, creating perfect conditions for mold growth. Such mistakes lead to expensive remediation costs often not fully covered by insurance—especially since many insurance companies deny claims without proper documentation of professional home inspections.

Many homeowners mistakenly believe smart home technology eliminates the need for professional monitoring, but as our experts explain, technology complements rather than replaces trained human inspection. During power outages—common in Florida, "the lightning capital of the world"—this technology fails entirely, leaving homes vulnerable.

The Home Watch Academy certification process stands as a gold standard in an unregulated industry,  that it is recognized and respected by homeowners, service providers and industry professionals.  Ensuring homeowners can find Certified Home Watch Reporters  who undergo background checks, maintain proper insurance, and commit to ongoing education. For anyone with a seasonal property, the advice is clear: interview multiple Certified Home Watch Reporters using FindHomeWatch.com before making your selection. Your home deserves nothing less than professional protection.

HOME WATCH ACADEMY
Your Home Watch Professionals
Diane Pisani

SWFL
239-707-4296
Diane@YourHWP.com
Education website: www.HomeWatchAcademy.com
Corporate website:  www.YourHWP.com

HOOSIER HOME WATCH SERVICES

Larry Meek

239-910-0767

Serving: Cedar Lake, Crown Point, Dyer, Schererville and Saint John.

larry@hoosierhomewatchservice.com

hoosierhomewatchservice.com