Thank you for your interest in becoming a Certified Home Watch Reporter.
Certification that is recognized and respected by homeowners, service providers, and industry leaders throughout the Home Watch community.
Powered by the Home Watch Academy, this certification reflects your commitment to ongoing education and exceptional service,
showing clients that you're not just in the business, you're raising the bar.
Your Growth - Your Business - Our Industry
Certified Home Watch Reporter™ Membership Requirements
Eligibility: Available only to Home Watch Academy Graduates
Please read the info and scroll to the bottom for the Membership Application
Home Watch Business Owners
- Company Principal(s) must be graduates of the Home Watch Academy.
- Business in Good Standing:
- Compliance with all outlined criteria.
- Responsible for keeping credentials up-to-date.
- Listings in the Member Directory will be suspended if documents are out of date.
Background Check
- Business Owner(s): $75 each
- Required for company principals
- One time fee though subject to future updates
NOTE: Business owners are responsible for background checks of team members and employees.
CLICK LINK TO PURCHASE BACKGROUND CHECK:
https://www.yourhwp.com/background-check#!form/BackgroundCheck
Insurance Requirements
- Proof of Insurance:
- Minimum coverage: $1,000,000 General Liability Policy, $2,000,000 Aggregate.
- Professional Liability/E&O Insurance is recommended.
- Add
Your Home Watch Professionals INC. at:
1101 S. Tamiami Trail Suite 101-V, Venice, FL 34285, as an Additional Insured. - Bond Requirement: Minimum coverage of $10,000. This is a Surety or Dishonesty Bond.
Educational Requirements
- Graduate of the Home Watch Academy.
- Active subscription to the Home Watch Academy Graduate Resources.
- Completion of knowledge-based testing, which will be administered randomly at select intervals to ensure continued proficiency and understanding.
Business Documentation Requirement
Applicants must provide official documentation of legal ownership or authorized representation. Proof of an established business entity is required.
State-issued certificate of good standing, such as a copy of your State Annual Report.
- Must update annually
Compliance Requirements
- Adherence to all Terms and Conditions and Logo Use Guidelines.
- Organizational websites are subject to review.
- Member Directory listing will be suspended at the sole discretion of the Home Watch Academy should any item be out of compliance, violation, or misrepresentation of the organization's mission, values, or ethics.
Membership Fee
- Annual Fee: $99 for the business.
- Membership fee is non-refundable and will automatically renew unless canceled before the expiration date.
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Home Watch Employees
- Must be graduates of the Home Watch Reporter Training.
- Business owner(s) are solely responsible for:
- Employee background checks.
- Ensuring insurance requirements are met, including Workers Comp.
- Adherence to all province, state and local laws and regulations
- Business owner(s) acknowledge:
- The Home Watch Reporter Training is foundational, and ongoing instruction and guidance for employees is their responsibility.
- An active subscription to Graduate Resources is required for graduates of the Home Watch Business Owner Course.
CLICK LINK TO FOR EMPLOYEE CERTIFICATION
https://www.yourhwp.com/employee-certification#!form/EmployeeHWCertification
Please complete the Business Member Application below.
Background Check is required for each Company Principal.