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The Standard Checklist

  • Home Watch Visit Checklist

  • Property: ______________________________
    Date/Time: ____________________________
    Home Watch Team Member: _______________

  • Exterior & Security

  • ☐ Exterior visually checked for signs of damage
    ☐ Front door secure
    ☐ Back/side doors secure
    ☐ Windows appear secure and intact
    ☐ Garage door secure
    ☐ No visible signs of forced entry or vandalism
    ☐ No visible storm or weather-related damage
    ☐ No unusual vehicles, activity, or concerns observed
    ☐ Exterior lights checked as requested
    ☐ Yard/property checked for obvious concerns

  • Interior

  • ☐ Interior walk-through completed
    ☐ Doors and windows appear secure from inside
    ☐ Ceilings checked for visible water stains or damage
    ☐ Walls checked for visible moisture or damage
    ☐ Floors checked for visible water or damage
    ☐ No unusual odors detected
    ☐ No unusual sounds detected
    ☐ Overall condition appears consistent with previous visit

  • Water & Plumbing

  • ☐ Visible plumbing areas checked for leaks
    ☐ Under designated sinks checked
    ☐ Toilets checked for running/leaking
    ☐ Faucets checked for dripping/leaking
    ☐ Visible water heater area checked
    ☐ Basement/crawlspace checked for visible water intrusion, if accessible
    ☐ Sump pump area checked, if applicable
    ☐ No visible signs of excessive moisture or water damage

  • Heating, Cooling & Utilities
    ☐ Interior temperature checked

  • ☐ Thermostat setting verified
    ☐ HVAC appears to be operating
    ☐ No unusual HVAC sounds observed
    ☐ Electrical service appears operational
    ☐ Designated lights checked
    ☐ No obvious utility-related concerns observed

  • Appliances & Home Systems

  • ☐ Refrigerator/freezer checked as requested
    ☐ Designated appliances checked as requested
    ☐ Alarm/security system status checked as requested
    ☐ Smoke/CO detector concerns noted if visibly/audibly apparent
    ☐ Other designated home systems checked

  • Pests & Environmental Concerns

  • ☐ Checked for visible signs of insects
    ☐ Checked for visible signs of rodents
    ☐ Checked for visible animal intrusion
    ☐ Checked for unusual moisture/condensation
    ☐ Checked for obvious mold-like growth or environmental changes

  • Mail, Packages & Property

  • ☐ Mail checked/collected as arranged
    ☐ Packages brought inside as arranged
    ☐ Flyers/newspapers removed as arranged
    ☐ Trash/recycling concerns checked
    ☐ Plants checked/watered as arranged
    ☐ Vehicles visually checked as arranged
    ☐ Additional structures checked as arranged

  • Before We Leave

  • ☐ Requested photos taken
    ☐ Any concerns documented
    ☐ Homeowner notified of concerns requiring attention
    ☐ Designated lights left on/off as instructed
    ☐ Thermostat left at requested setting
    ☐ Doors secured
    ☐ Garage secured
    ☐ Alarm/security system set as instructed
    ☐ Property left according to homeowner instructions
    ☐ Visit report sent to homeowner

  • Overall Visit: ☐ No Concerns ☐ Attention Recommended ☐ Immediate Notification Made

  • Notes/Concerns:

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