Home Watch Services: Know the Difference

Home watch is just one of the many services provided by Curate Luxury Home Management of Charlotte. “Home watch” is not a term we typically use, however, because it doesn’t describe well the high level and depth of service we provide and therefore, can be confusing.

What is Home Watch?

Simply stated “home watch” is a visual inspection of a home or property, looking for obvious issues. It is a term commonly used to refer to absentee homeowner inspections. This is an important and valued service that provides assurance and protection to homeowners.

Clients typically expect both exterior and interior inspection and maintenance to include such things as: looking for signs of exterior home damage, wear and tear, and animal/pest intrusions, checking exterior and landscape lighting and security cameras, checking all potential points of entry, making sure all appliances, HVAC units and water heater are in good condition, testing and replacing light bulbs, air filters, appliance filters, and bulbs, testing faucets and toilets and checking for leaks, inspecting attic, crawl spaces, and garage, and testing security systems. While inspection lists vary greatly and can be longer or shorter depending on how often and how many visits are required, this gives you a general idea of the types of items that minimally should be included in home watch.

“Home watch” is an increasingly commonly used term and a growing industry but remains problematic. The industry is unregulated, requiring no insurance or bonding, no reporting standards, and no best practices, which means “caveat emptor”.  When choosing a “home watch” service, be sure your provider has the knowledge and ability to handle all your needs, as well as any emergencies that may arise.

Our Home Management Approach

Curate Luxury Home Management provides home repairs and maintenance, landscaping, home remodeling, cleaning, security, technology, and home concierge services. This means we not only know how to expertly inspect and maintain your home, we have the knowledge and expertise to handle any needed repairs or other needs you may have related to your home.

We are a membership-based home management provider for discerning and demanding clients. Many of our clients own multiple homes or travel extensively and want the protection that absentee home inspections provide. No two clients or properties are alike, which is why all our services, including those related to home watch, are customized to meet your needs.

Curate Luxury Home Management’s membership-based format is one of our keys to success. Our annual membership fee is nominal but integral to our ability to get to know you, your property, and your individual needs. It also allows you to get to know us. Trust accrues in long-term relationships. Once you are a Curate Luxury Home Management Preferred Member, we become your single point of contact for all your home repair and maintenance needs, small and large, inside and out, scheduled or emergency, whether you are at home or away. We have a vetted network of providers but can also work with your established relationships. If your home already has a property manager, we can be a valuable resource to them as well.

Curate Luxury Home Management is Charlotte’s premier residential management team for fine homes and estates. Our goal is to be your trusted, single-point-of-contact home management partner. We simplify your life and save you time, offering clients a full array of services including handyman services, repairs and maintenance, landscaping, home remodeling, cleaning, security, technology, and home concierge services. Learn more.