A CLEARER UNDERSTANDING
Why Home Watch?
Personal attention for a home that is unoccupied.
THE DEFINITION
What Is Home Watch?
Home Watch is a visual observation of a home or property, looking for obvious issues.
A scheduled visit offers an opportunity to observe obvious issues, document them and communicate with you. It does not replace specialized evaluations or the work of qualified tradespeople.
What changes when a home is unoccupied?
Indoor temperature and humidity, visible moisture and other everyday conditions may change while you are away. Without regular visits, those changes may not be noticed or reported to you.
A SCHEDULE. A RECORD. A CONVERSATION.
Observation, not assumption.
Your checklist and visit schedule are discussed in advance. During each visit, Scott and Julie make the agreed visual observations, document their findings and prepare a written report with photographs.
If an obvious issue is observed, they report it to you. Any further action is discussed with you and stays within the agreed scope. Home Watch is not a guarantee of a home’s condition.
PEOPLE. PREPARATION. PERSONAL CARE.
Why certification matters.
Scott and Julie Stein are Certified Home Watch Reporters and graduates of the Home Watch Academy. Their education provides a foundation for thoughtful visual observations and clear visit reporting.
Quiet Key Property Watch is insured and bonded. Scott and Julie are background checked.
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Credential holders: Scott Stein & Julie Stein
FOR REFERENCE
Examples of visible property concerns
The examples below show what certain visible concerns can look like. They are illustrative examples—not findings at a client’s property.
Interior concerns
Water pooling beneath a kitchen sink
Visible moisture or staining near plumbing is a concern to document and report.
Ceiling water stains and peeling paint
A ceiling stain may warrant reporting to the homeowner for further consideration.
Wall discoloration and peeling paint
Mold-like discoloration is a visual concern requiring qualified assessment; appearance alone is not a diagnosis.
Standing water inside a coastal condo
Visible standing water is an obvious concern to report to the homeowner.
Exterior concerns
Torn pool enclosure screening
Visible screen tears and debris can be documented during an agreed exterior visit, subject to safe access.
Fallen tree across a driveway
A fallen tree or obstructed driveway is a visible concern to report when access allows.
A THOUGHTFUL PLACE TO START
The right questions.
A more informed choice.
Choosing someone to visit your home is personal. The Ultimate Home Watch Interview Guide offers questions to help you discuss experience, credentials, communication and the scope of a visit.
Read the homeowner interview guideLET’S BEGIN WITH A CONVERSATION
Your home. Your plans.
Our personal attention.
Tell Scott and Julie a little about your home and your time away.