Role and Responsibilities
Understand the crucial role of being the 'first line of defense' for unoccupied properties and master systematic visual assessments.
Documentation and Reporting
Learn how to create clear, transparent, and historically useful reports in electronic and written formats.
Exterior and Interior Inspections
Identify key areas for inspection, recognize signs of damage, and conduct thorough assessments of both the exterior and interior of properties.
Meet Your Instructor
Hi, I'm Kathleen Kuhn, Founder of Home Watch Central and author of "What to Watch For." I'm thrilled to guide you on this journey to expand your knowledge and develop a systematic approach to property assessment—understanding not just what to watch for, but why these elements are critical. This course draws from the expertise of many talented professionals I've collaborated with over the years—seasoned inspectors who have spent decades evaluating residential construction across North America. I want to give special recognition to my husband Mike, author of "The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Home Inspections," who has personally inspected over 13,000 homes and supervised the inspection of tens of thousands more. Having access to this real-world expertise has enabled me to create a practical, easy-to-follow program that translates professional insights into actionable knowledge. We hope you find it both informative and enjoyable!
About the course
By the end of this two part course, you'll have a clear framework for conducting home watch visits that are both thorough and efficient. You'll understand not just what to look for, but why these elements matter and how to communicate your findings effectively to property owners. The home watch industry relies on professionals who can be trusted with people's most valuable assets. This course will help ensure you're prepared to meet that responsibility with skill, confidence, and professionalism.
What People Are Saying
Whether you are a seasoned home watch pro or just starting out, you are guaranteed to agree this course was time and money well spent!
This course is exactly what I was looking for. I didn't know what I didn't know! And that could have caused problems. As more and more of my cleaning clients become my home watch clients, I now feel more confident in my home visits.
Naples, Fla
Kathleen has been an amazing wealth of knowledge for us not just with home watch visits but with the business itself. Without the tools from Kathleen and Home Watch Central it would have taken us twice as long and cost us ten times more to get where we are!
Long Branch, NJ
Kathleen has been a huge help. I wish I met her years ago! The tools she has put together for new business owners is amazing and has helped me to turn my business around. Kathleen and Home Watch Central offers new ways to look at marketing and I needed that. So glad I signed up for Right Track and took advantage of everything. And it cost a lot less than other programs I was looking at. Total win for me.
Duxbury, MA
I only wish I had this when I first started. The checklist is such a big help. And I don't have to pay for software starting out. Big help.
Edina, MN
This course is exactly what I was looking for. I didn't know what I didn't know! And that could have caused problems. As more and more of my cleaning clients become my home watch clients, I now feel more confident in my home visits.
Naples, Fla
Kathleen has been a huge help. I wish I met her years ago! The tools she has put together for new business owners is amazing and has helped me to turn my business around. Kathleen and Home Watch Central offers new ways to look at marketing and I needed that. So glad I signed up for Right Track and took advantage of everything. And it cost a lot less than other programs I was looking at. Total win for me.
Duxbury, MA
Kathleen has been an amazing wealth of knowledge for us not just with home watch visits but with the business itself. Without the tools from Kathleen and Home Watch Central it would have taken us twice as long and cost us ten times more to get where we are!
Long Branch, NJ
I only wish I had this when I first started. The checklist is such a big help. And I don't have to pay for software starting out. Big help.
Edina, MN