The Future of HOme watch is here

Diane’s early career began at Indiana Bell Telephone Company in her hometown of Hammond, Indiana. In 1986, she opened one of the nation’s first “cruise-only” travel agencies—at a time when there were fewer than 100 such companies nationwide and before fax machines were common! This chapter of her career spanned over 17 years.

In 2003, Diane moved to Southwest Florida and was introduced to Home Watch. She began working for a Home Watch company, where she received foundational training. From there, she went on to manage the property services division at a real estate office.

In 2006, Diane launched a Home Watch company with a business partner, and it grew quickly. Once their company reached capacity, Diane started reaching out to other Home Watchers, hoping to offer referrals. What she found was alarming—many so-called Home Watchers had no training, insurance, or credentials. Seasonal homeowners were handing over their keys, sometimes with devastating consequences.

In 2008, Diane introduced the very first Home Watch Training Program. The demand was significant, and in 2009, she launched Your Home Watch Professionals Training and Resources, offering classroom training at her Naples Training Center. Many Florida-based Home Watch businesses got their start with this program, and business owners from across the United States traveled to Naples to attend her classes.

After many successful years of classroom education, the program evolved into an eLearning platform: The Home Watch Academy®, the first of its kind designed exclusively for the Home Watch industry.

Home Watch – The Graduates

Homeowners have learned that Home Watch is a profession, not a hobby. They are savvier and know to ask for proof of insurance, discuss training and experience, and realize that Home Watch is truly a team sport. The Home Watch Reporter is their eyes, ears, and advocate when their home is unoccupied. Home Watch Academy Graduates have invested in their education, insurance, and certification credentials. They undoubtedly lead the field, proven by the fact that many reach their maximum client capacity in just a couple of years after graduation.  Click to learn about certification:  FindHomeWatch.com