NHWA Accreditation & Certification
Insured. Bonded.
Accredited. Certified.
Professional Home Watch service for your Northern Michigan home
Documented, trustworthy care while you’re away
We look after your home or property when you can’t be there
Northern Michigan’s FIRST and ONLY Certified Home Watch Professional
Jim Casler
What Does “Accreditation” from NHWA Mean?
Accreditation is a designation granted to the business
Annual vetting, background checks, detailed searches for consumer complaints of all company owners/principals.
Confirmation of website content accuracy
Bonded with proper insurance to protect you while we are at your home
Pledge to uphold the highest ethics in the Home Watch industry
Accreditation demonstrates legitimacy and credibility
Not just anybody can be a member, let alone be accredited.
What does “Certification” from NHWA mean?
Certification is a designation granted to an individual
Pass exam with a minimum score of 90%
Continuing education credits every two years
Recertification exam with a minimum score of 90%
Successful completion of “Boot Camp” training or demonstrate practical industry knowledge through experience
Member of NHWA in good standing
Certification demonstrates the highest level of competency in the industry
ID # 07260519
Why Daymark Home Watch pursued accreditation and certification from the NHWA?
Choosing someone to watch over your home while you are away is a significant decision.
Your home may be your seasonal retreat, family cottage, lake house or long-term investment — but either way, it is something precious.
At Daymark Home Watch, we believe trust should be earned through more than good intentions.
It should be supported by professionalism, clear standards, proper insurance, consistent documentation, education, proof of competency and accountability.
Our voluntary accreditation and certification through the National Home Watch Association reflects our commitment to serving homeowners with professionalism, ethics and care.
Serving Mason, Manistee, Benzie, Leelanau and Grand Traverse counties, and other nearby Northern Michigan communities
Arcadia · Bear Lake · Benzonia · Beulah · Brethren · Buckley · Cadillac · Cedar · Copemish · Elberta · Empire · Frankfort · Freesoil · Glen Arbor · Harrietta · Honor · Hoxeyville · Interlochen · Irons · Kaleva · Kingsley · Lake Ann · Leland · Ludington · Manistee · Maple City · Mesick · Northport · Onekama · Pierport · Platte River · Scottville · Suttons Bay · Thompsonville · Traverse City · Wellston
Reprinted with the permission of the National Home Watch Association
Benefits of Hiring an Accredited Home Watch Service
An Accredited Home Watch service’s regular visits to your property may prevent or lessen property damage.
An Accredited Home Watch service will create a presence in your home which may deter squatters and other intruders.
Accredited Home Watch inspectors will look for leaks, insect infestations, mold and other potential threats.
An Accredited Home Watch service will deliver consistent an accurate information to you during your absence.
An Accredited Home Watch service can make arrangements for work to be done in your absence, leaving you to do what you wish once you return.
An Accredited Home Watch service can act as your liaison between contractors, associations, Realtors and virtually anyone that you authorize them to.
An Accredited Home Watch service will implement your storm plan.
An Accredited Home Watch service will answer alarm calls.
Homes controlled by an HOA/POA have bylaws that dictate how their exterior and ground are to be maintained. An Accredited Home Watch service will make itself aware of these rules and make sure that your home is kept within guidelines. They will address any problems with landscapers and lawn services.
For condo owners, while an HOA/POA is responsible for common grounds and common areas, you are responsible for everything from the “studs in”. Problems in an upstairs unit can create major damage to the unit below. Common pipes in common walls are also notorious for causing problems to multiple units. An Accredited Home Watch service can discover issues prior to your return.
An Accredited Home Watch service will give you peace of mind, knowing that your home is being looked after by professionals who have your best interests in mind.
NHWA Membership - It Means Something Special
Daymark Home Watch LLC is a member of the National Home Watch Association, reflecting our professional recognition and commitment to high standards in the Home Watch industry.
For homeowners in Manistee County, Benzie County, and surrounding Northern Michigan communities, this accreditation provides another layer of confidence when choosing a professional to watch over your property while you are away.
We do not view Home Watch as a casual favor or a quick walkthrough. Our work is based on scheduled visits, documented observations, clear reporting and prompt communication.
“Your home is something precious… and we treat it that way.”
Jim Casler, Founder
Daymark Home Watch LLC
NHWA Accreditation: A Foundation of Trust
Accredited members of the National Home Watch Association must pass a vetting process that includes checks for consumer complaints or issues. Members must carry proper insurance and agree to uphold high ethical standards within the Home Watch industry.
For Daymark Home Watch, accreditation supports the what we already believe and the standards we bring to every visit:
Show Up.
Pay Attention.
Document Clearly.
Communicate Reliably.
Reprinted with the permission of the National Home Watch Association
Mission Statement of the NHWA
It is the mission and goal of the National Home Watch Association to establish and maintain the highest set of standards and ethics for all Home Watch companies in the United States of America and Canada;
To establish and maintain trust and confidence between homeowners and Home Watch professionals;
To protect the public from uninsured, unbonded and unethical individuals who represent themselves as Home Watch professionals;
To promote public awareness of the Home Watch industry; and
To ensure that only companies who represent the highest levels of professionalism are accredited as members of the National Home Watch Association.