• Check home exterior
• Examine property for broken windows, forced entry or vandalism
• Check screens or porch enclosures for tears or damage
• Remove newspapers, flyers, packages and phonebooks from the front door area
• Examine gutters and downspouts
• Put away trash cans from the curb after you have departed
• Check home exterior for damage caused by fallen trees or limbs
• Check to ensure lawn maintenance is performed and pool is debris free
• Check outdoor faucets for leakage
• Examine property to ensure all access points are secure
• Check for visible pest infestations
• Examine property for erosion or drainage problems
• Check breaker panel
• Observe pool equipment for leakage

• Randomly open and close blinds and drapes during each visit
• Check heating and cooling system for proper temperature
• Examine all doors, windows and sliders to insure they are locked and secure
• Check that refrigerator and freezer are functioning
• Operate all faucets and flush toilets to eliminate stagnant water in lines
• Check phone for dial tone
• Visually check windows, ceilings, floors, walls, around toilets, under sinks, around hot water heaters
  and water softeners for leaks and/or stains
• Watch for signs of insects/rodents
• Verify electricity is on
• Make note of any unusual odors
• Turn on lights throughout the house during each visit
• Operate dishwasher, garbage disposal and washing machine to prevent seals from drying out
• Remove garbage mistakenly left by you

• Coordinate and monitor repair, installation and/or delivery personnel including opening, observing
  and securing property in the homeowners absence
• Start and idle stored autos, SUVs, RVs, pick-up trucks or motorhomes
• Water specified indoor or outdoor plants
• Adjust interior home temperature for your return
• Collect mail from the street mailbox and leave in the home
• Feed small cats and dogs