Pick the Best Home Watch Company
Determining the best home watch company for your home may seem a bit taunting however if you follow these tips below you can reduce the time and stress it may take as well as hone in on the best for you.
Step One
Compile a list of local companies that offer home watch services in your area, city, or community.
Step Two
Call each provider on your list and ask these key questions:
- Can you provide a brief overview of your business?
- Which professional associations or organizations are you affiliated with or receive training from?
- How many staff members handle service calls, and will the same technician visit my home each time?
- Are any team members certified by a professional organization or association?
- How will reports be delivered for each visit? Are photos included?
- Do you offer any references or testimonials from current clients?
Step Three
Invite at least three of the companies on your list to meet with you in person or via a Zoom call. Before the meeting, request a copy of their service agreement and proof of insurance and bonding. During the meeting, make sure to cover the following points:
- Which items and areas will be checked during each service visit?
- Do technicians wear shoe coverings or follow other home-entry protocols?
- What tools or technology will be used, and why?
- Discuss any additional services you may need or desire, such as lawn checks, mail pickup, or maintenance monitoring.
- Confirm their availability and response time in case of emergencies or unexpected issues.
- Ask for references or testimonials from current clients in your area, if you have not yet done so.
Step Four
Use a spreadsheet checklist to compare your results. Include a column to rate your emotional connection with each company or individual—did you feel a genuine rapport? Assign this "connection" column a weight of at least 20% in your overall scoring. Evaluate each option based on the combined scores, and the highest-ranking choice will be your ideal home watch company.
