Home Watch Specialist

Also called: Seasonal Home Checker

Checks on vacation and seasonal homes while owners are away, looking for leaks, break-ins and storm damage.

A day in the life

In Florida summer, she visits 12 empty homes, checking for water leaks, running faucets, inspecting after a storm and sending photo reports to owners up north.

Pay over a career

Starting
$25k
Typical
$42k
High
$80k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. No degree; Home Watch accreditation and insurance help.

Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.

Outlook

Growing faster than average.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Medium risk for 10 years. Smart sensors and cameras now flag leaks and break-ins remotely, cutting needed visits; insurance still wants in-person checks.

Could start right away

Age 18+. One way to start: Offer weekly checks of vacation homes to snowbirds and travelers in your area

Start now, in high school

Classes: Shop CTE, Business, Computer applications.

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