Learning center · Homeowners
Guides for homeowners
For the people who own the homes: how to vet a home watch company, close up for the season, and protect an empty house through a family transition.
How to read your home watch report: what every section tells you
Your first report lands in your inbox and it's longer than you expected. Here's what every section means, what good looks like, and what to do if something's flagged.
How to choose a home watch company: verify before the first visit, not after
You're handing a stranger your keys and months of unsupervised access. Most home watch companies are honest and careful. Your job is to verify it before the first visit, not after something goes wrong.
Close your home for the season: the checklist that prevents five-figure surprises
Leaving a home empty for months is a project, not an errand. This checklist covers the two weeks before you go (water, power, HVAC, insurance, security) and what happens while you're away.
The house doesn't move to assisted living. Protect it.
The move gets all the attention. Then the family home sits empty for months while big decisions get made. Here's how to protect it: insurance, upkeep, and who's actually checking on it.
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