Snowbirds Prepare to Safeguard Their Homes

“During a season that brought ants into our kitchen and rainwater into our basement, we are so glad we hired our Home Manager to check on our home and oversee calls from service providers in our absence.” — Sandy, happy homeowner

Every fall, snowbirds prepare to pack up and head south for the winter. Many of them discover just how much can go wrong inside their home where no one can see what is happening.

“I’ll just turn off the water heater…”

Did you know that turning off your water heater has the potential to void its warranty?

“I’ll just turn the temp down…”

Did you know that a cold water heater can interfere with water softener systems, and lead to speedy corrosion and spring a leak overnight?

“It’s clean enough for while we’re gone…”

Did you know that sugar ants can literally explode in a feeding frenzy when unchecked, and are one of the hardest infestations to eliminate?

“The Security Guards will walk around the exterior every day…”

Did you know that a running toilet can waste up to 4,000 gallons per day and cost thousands if no one is inside to hear it?

A growing number of local residents are seeing the value in hiring a home watch manager to check the inside of their home for a variety of hidden risks:

• UTILITIES - water heaters, thermostat settings, leaks under sinks

• CLEANLINESS - food management, clean surfaces and visiting pests

• APPLIANCES - Refrigerator settings, washing machine odors, car battery chargers

• OUTSIDE - Patio furniture during windstorms, outdoor faucets and freezing temperatures, flooding at foundations

• DISCOURAGING BURGLARIES - light timers, changing curtains and blinds, watering plants on the front porch, snow removal, packages left on porch

Gain peace of mind for the safekeeping of your home by hiring a professional, licensed and bonded home management company that will check potential problem areas. A home watch manager will meet with you personally, create a customized checklist and inspection plan, and schedule regular visits that accommodate your concerns and wishes.

The cost of hiring someone to look after your home is far less than the cost of a major emergency going undiscovered for weeks or months. Don’t count on the friendly neighbor who keeps an eye on your home from down the street; the worst disasters are not seen from the outside! A trustworthy and dependable home watch manager will give you an added layer of protection, and bring you peace of mind while you are away.

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