Why We’re Proud to Be an Accredited Member of the National Home Watch Association
When you hire someone to enter your home while you're away, you're placing an incredible amount of trust in that person.
Whether you're a seasonal resident, frequent traveler, snowbird, or simply away for an extended period, your home contains some of your most valuable possessions—not just financially, but personally. That's why at Snowbird Home Watch, we believe homeowners deserve more than just someone who "checks on the house." They deserve a professional who has been thoroughly vetted, carries the proper protections, and operates according to the highest industry standards.
That's one of the reasons we're proud to be an accredited member of the National Home Watch Association (NHWA), the leading organization dedicated to professionalism, ethics, and accountability in the Home Watch industry. The NHWA was founded to establish standards and protect homeowners in what remains a largely unregulated industry.
What Does NHWA Accreditation Mean?
Accreditation through the National Home Watch Association is not automatic. Home Watch companies must undergo a vetting process and annually maintain compliance with NHWA standards. Accredited members are required to meet these qualifications, including:
Criminal background checks on company principals
General liability insurance
Proper bonding
Honest and ethical business practices
Commitment to the NHWA Code of Ethics
Ongoing accreditation reviews and compliance requirements
These standards help ensure that accredited companies operate with professionalism, accountability, and integrity as a home watch company.
Why This Matters for Homeowners
Many homeowners are surprised to learn that the Home Watch industry is largely unregulated. When someone has access to your home, your keys, your security information, and your personal property, you should ask important questions:
Have they been background checked?
Are they insured?
Are they bonded?
Do they follow a professional code of ethics?
Is there an organization holding them accountable to industry standards?
NHWA accreditation helps answer those questions.
The Importance of Insurance and Bonding
Insurance and bonding aren't just industry buzzwords—they provide real protection for homeowners.
Professional liability and general liability insurance help protect both the homeowner and the Home Watch company should an unexpected incident occur. Bonding adds another layer of protection and demonstrates a company's commitment to operating responsibly and professionally. NHWA requires accredited members to maintain proper insurance and bonding as part of their ongoing accreditation.
When evaluating who will be caring for your home, it's worth asking for proof of these protections. A professional should be happy to provide them. We carry copies of our insurance and bond paperwork to our in-person home meetings for our prospective clients to review.
Ethics and Accountability Matter
One of the aspects of NHWA membership that we value most is its commitment to ethics.
Accredited members agree to operate according to the NHWA Code of Ethics, which emphasizes honesty, integrity, professionalism, continuing improvement, and always acting in the client's best interests. Our clients know and trust that we are confidential, discrete and go above and beyond for them.
Local Service Backed by National Standards
At Snowbird Home Watch, we proudly serve homeowners throughout North Oaks, Shoreview, White Bear Lake, Vadnais Heights, Arden Hills, and surrounding Twin Cities communities.
We are a local business that understands the unique challenges Minnesota homeowners face—from frozen pipes and furnace failures to storm damage and ice dams.
Peace of Mind When You're Away
One of the main goals of Home Watch is simple: identify issues before they become costly problems.
Water leaks, HVAC failures, storm damage, pest activity, security concerns, and other issues can escalate quickly when a home sits unoccupied. Regular Home Watch visits provide trained eyes on your property and a trusted point of contact when something needs attention.
But equally important is knowing that the person performing those inspections is qualified, vetted, insured, and committed to ethical business practices.
That's why we're proud to be an accredited member of the National Home Watch Association.
If you're looking for professional Home Watch services in North Oaks, Shoreview, White Bear Lake, Vadnais Heights, or the surrounding Twin Cities area, we'd be happy to discuss how we can help protect your home while you're away. If you are outside of our service area, we recommend you check out one of the other women-owned home watch businesses at the Minnesota Home Watch Collaborative.
Ready to Learn More?
Contact Snowbird Home Watch today to schedule a consultation and discover why so many homeowners trust us to keep an eye on what matters most.
