Home Watch
Someone local, in your home every week, so the summer you are away is uneventful.
A Naples residence left closed from May to November faces heat, humidity, storms and silence. Small problems — a failed air handler, a slow leak under a sink, a pest that found a way in — become large ones when nobody is there to notice. Home Watch is scheduled, documented visits by the same property manager who looks after our rental portfolio, with a written report and photographs after each one, storm preparation when it matters, and the house ready the day you return.
| Visits | Weekly or biweekly, on a schedule you choose; additional visits before and after storms and on request |
| Each Visit | Interior walk-through of every room; air conditioning, humidity and thermostat; plumbing, water heater and under-sink checks; appliances and refrigerator; electrical and GFCI; pests; windows, doors and locks; lanai, pool and exterior; mail and packages |
| Reporting | Written report with photographs after every visit, sent the same day; immediate call for anything requiring a decision |
| Storm Service | Shutter deployment or impact-window check, lanai and exterior furniture secured, water and power precautions before a named storm; post-storm inspection and photos as soon as access is safe |
| Vendors | Access and supervision for cleaners, pool, landscaping, pest control, repairs and deliveries; billed at the vendor's invoice, no markup |
| Arrival & Departure | Pre-arrival: air conditioning set, water on, refrigerator stocked on request, vehicle started, home opened and aired. Departure: closed down to your checklist |
| Fees | Flat monthly fee based on visit frequency and property size, quoted in writing; no hidden costs |
| Where | Naples' coastal and North Naples neighborhoods, Palm River, Bonita Springs and Marco Island |
Request a Home Watch Proposal
Tell us where the residence is, how often you would like it visited, and when you are typically away, and we will send a written proposal with a flat monthly fee. Complimentary and without obligation.
What We Look For
Humidity is the enemy of a closed Florida home. On every visit we confirm the air conditioning is running and holding the set point, check the humidistat and drain line, and look for the early signs of moisture — a musty smell, condensation on glass, staining at a ceiling — before they become mold. We run water at every fixture so traps do not dry out, check under every sink and behind the water heater, cycle the ice maker and dishwasher, and confirm the refrigerator is holding temperature. We walk the lanai and exterior for screen damage, standing water and pests, test every door and window, and clear mail and packages so the home does not look empty. Anything out of the ordinary is photographed and reported the same day.
When a Storm Is Coming
When a named storm threatens Southwest Florida, home-watch clients are our first calls. We deploy shutters or confirm impact protection, bring in or secure lanai and pool furniture, planters and grills, turn off the water supply where appropriate, elevate what should be elevated, and photograph the home in its prepared state. After the storm we are back as soon as roads are open, with photographs and a report on any damage, and we coordinate the vendors and the insurance documentation from there. Owners who are two thousand miles away should not have to find a stranger to check their house after a hurricane.
Insurance and Associations
Many Florida homeowner policies require an unoccupied residence to be checked at regular intervals and the water supply managed, and some condominium associations require unit inspections while owners are away. Our visit reports, with dates and photographs, provide that record. We also keep a set of keys and your association's access procedures on file, so a plumber or an inspector can be let in on a Tuesday without you flying down.
Why Us
Home Watch is not a side business for us; it is the same work we do every week for the residences we manage, done by Angel Alpizar, our property manager, who lives in North Naples and is minutes from most of the homes we watch. Behind him is a brokerage that knows the buildings and associations in every neighborhood we serve, and that has looked after estate properties, seasonal homes and rentals for owners across the United States, Canada and Latin America. If you later decide to lease the residence, or sell it, the same team is already in place.
Home Watch — Frequently Asked Questions
What is a home watch service?
Scheduled visits to an unoccupied residence by a local professional who inspects the home inside and out, documents its condition with a written report and photographs, addresses problems early, and prepares the home before storms and before the owner's return. It is designed for seasonal owners who are away for months at a time.
How often should a Naples home be checked while I am away?
Weekly is the standard for the summer months, when humidity, storms and air-conditioning failures are the main risks. Biweekly is reasonable for well-maintained condominiums in staffed buildings. We recommend a frequency based on the property and your insurance requirements.
What does home watch cost in Naples?
Alpizar Property Management charges a flat monthly fee based on visit frequency and the size of the property, quoted in writing before you sign. Storm preparation, post-storm inspection and pre-arrival setup are included; vendor work is billed at the vendor's invoice with no markup.
Does my insurance require home watch?
Many Florida homeowner and condominium policies require an unoccupied residence to be inspected at regular intervals and may require the water supply to be shut off, and some associations require unit checks while owners are away. Our dated reports and photographs provide the documentation. Confirm the specific requirement with your insurance agent.
What happens if a hurricane is forecast?
We prepare the home before the storm — shutters or impact-window check, exterior furniture secured, water and power precautions — and photograph it in its prepared state. After the storm we inspect as soon as access is safe, report any damage with photographs, and coordinate vendors and insurance documentation on your behalf.
Can you also handle vendors and deliveries?
Yes. We provide access and supervision for housekeepers, pool and landscape services, pest control, repairs, inspections and deliveries, and we hold keys and association access procedures on file so nothing waits for your next visit.
Meet the Team
Connect with Real Estate Advisors... not Salespeople.
Alpizar & Company is a family-owned independent brokerage specializing in luxury waterfront real estate across Naples' most sought-after neighborhoods. Led by Robert Alpizar (CLHMS, GRI, SRS, PSA) and Marlene Alpizar, our team operates as advisors — not salespeople — guiding buyers and sellers with firsthand local expertise and no corporate quotas.
We offer complimentary, pressure-free consultations without any commitment.
Over 250 closed transactions. $100 million in Naples luxury waterfront sales. Read what our buyers and sellers say about working with an advisor-driven independent brokerage — and why they come back.
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