Hiring a Home Watch Company: Interview Scorecard
Free 1-page printable PDF · Updated June 2026 · No signup required
Download the free PDFHanding someone the keys to your home is a trust decision — and most homeowners don't know what separates a professional home watch company from a well-meaning neighbor with a side job. This scorecard gives you the 14 questions to ask, grouped into credentials, process and keys, reporting, and emergencies, with space to score up to three companies side by side.
What's inside
- Credentials & trust — insurance, bonding, E&O, references
- Process & keys — written agreement, key protocol, what a visit actually includes
- Reporting & accountability — per-visit reports, GPS verification, time-stamped photos
- Emergencies — problem handling, storm prep, backup coverage
- Red flags box — the five answers that should end the interview
Ready to interview companies? Find professional home watch providers near you on HomeWatcherList.com.
For home watch professionals: hand this to prospects
Confident companies win comparison shopping. Personalize the scorecard with your business name below and give it to every prospective client — if you're insured, bonded, and sending GPS-verified reports, this scorecard is your best closer. (And if you can't answer yes to the reporting questions yet, the Home Watcher app is how you get there.)
Related: Is your empty home actually insured? (2-minute quiz) · The ultimate home watch checklist for homeowners · How much do home watch services cost?
Personalize this checklist with your business name
Personalization happens in your browser — nothing you type is sent anywhere.
Tired of paper? Home Watcher turns this workflow into GPS-verified, photo-rich reports, e-signed contracts, and one-tap invoices.