If you happen to own a second home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, then you are in luck. DJ Hill and the staff of Homewatch Concierge are the newest accredited members of the National Home Watch Association. DJ's extensive experience in the hospitality industry was a driving force in the creation of this unique service. He has tailored his Concierge services to cater to homeowners and vacationers who are looking to be pampered and carefree during their time spent in Rehoboth. Homewatch Concierge will ease the minds of part-time residents by providing periodic checks of their properties, while keeping them informed of any issues. He also offers services that apply to REO properties, sellers' and buyers' agents, rental agencies and property management. DJ was a gubernatorial appointee to the Delmarva Advisory Council as well as the past Sussex County Chairman of the Delaware Hotel and Lodging Association. He is also very involved with various civic groups in Rehoboth Beach. His management team is well educated, well rounded and well chosen. Please visit his website at www.homewatch-concierge.com to learn all about Homewatch Concierge. The NHWA wishes the best of luck to DJ, Jenny, Connie and John.
On a personal note: I am currently in Puerto Rico recharging my batteries. But, I know myself, and I am sure I'll be looking for Home Watch while there. If I do talk to somebody about the NHWA...it's a BUSINESS TRIP!
Much success,
Jack
Friday, May 11, 2012
Friday, May 4, 2012
Home Watch Service Plus of Amelia Island
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| Dave Carter and Rick Mowery |
We are ready to announce new members in Delaware, Tennessee, Florida and Massachusetts in upcoming blogs. Until then, I wish you
Much success,
Jack
My inspiration....
You may have noticed a recent lack of blogging, or that our new website is not yet live, and might be wondering why. The answer is that I have been taking care of Chris, my wife and partner of 30 years. Chris lost her 15 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis on April the 16th. Chris endured a long, painful and terrible existence that took away her movement and physical abilities, but not her sense of humor, spirit or will to live. Her strength and courage has inspired me to persevere in so many situations that I thought were hopeless or too much trouble. She never gave up: no matter the pain or indignities she suffered daily. And so, I am recommitting and rededicating my energy, spirit and time to the National Home Watch Association. Chris was very proud of the NHWA and what it stands for. She was proud of me for creating it, and the strides being taken to better our industry. I know that if I put forth even half the effort that she gave everyday in order to survive, the NHWA will become what she and I envisioned it to be. Her memory will always inspire me to succeed. As always, I wish you
Much success,
Jack
Much success,
Jack
Thursday, April 5, 2012
NHWA Interviewed by Real Estate Today Radio and Welcomes Heartland Home Watch of Gatlinburg, TN
Greetings and salutations.
While at the 2012 National Association of Realtors® Resort and Second-Home Symposium last month, I had the opportunity to talk Home Watch with some very high-powered people in the Real Estate industry. Meeting Moe Viessi, the national President, and other leaders from many states gave me the opportunity to educate them about the value of Home Watch and how the NHWA can be a productive partner with the NAR. Real Estate Today, a national radio program broadcast to 3.2 million Realtors® nationwide, gave the NHWA center stage during one of their interviews with me. Yesterday I was interviewed by Gil Gross for a follow up. I will let you know when it will be aired a soon as I know. What was really a treat was speaking with Realtors® from Las Vegas, Colorado, Arizona, Cape Cod, Florida, and some of the other areas the attendees were from and giving them contact information for our Accredited Members in their areas. I have since been contacted by some of them who wanted to learn more about the Home Watch industry, and I intend to keep these conversations going.
I have the pleasure of welcoming another mentored business into our growing membership. Pete Zimmer, owner of Heartland Home Watch, has become the first Accredited Member of the NHWA in Tennessee. A full-time resident of Gatlinburg, Pete brings a wealth of knowledge and know-how to his new service. His 30 years of experience in construction management, plumbing, and home inspection make Heartland Home Watch the obvious choice for anyone in Gatlinburg and surrounding towns in Eastern Tennessee who leave their home for extended periods of time. Knowing Pete has their back will make their absence less stressful. Heartland Home Watch can be found on the web at www.heartlandhomewatch.com. Pete Zimmer can be reached at (865) 415-3667. I expect great things from him. To Pete and all of you, I wish you
Much success,
Jack
Monday, March 26, 2012
Skiers rejoice! While You're Not Home of Woodland Park, Colorado joins the NHWA!
Greetings and salutations.
I have the pleasure of announcing our first accredited Member in the great state of Colorado. Jerry Browder (Owner/General Manager) and his team at While You're Not Home, LLC, are officially doing business in Summit and Eagle Counties. Home to some of the world's finest ski resorts, While You're Not Home will service vacation and primary homes during the homeowner's absence. Jerry knew this was a much-needed service in this area, because as an absentee owner, he himself needed someone to look out for his best interests. He searched for Home Watch, but to no a"Vail" (lousy pun ... but a covered area).
Jerry has held various management positions and has extensive experience in developing companies which specialize in management services. Jerry resides in Denton, Texas, and Woodland Park, Colorado.
The While You're Not Home Team
From left to right: Sara Shivers, Director of Client Support; Tyler Browder, Regional Manager; Tiffany Browder, Director of Finance; and Jerry Browder, Owner and General Manager.
Greetings from Kiawah Island, SC - 2012 NAR Resort and Second-Home Symposium
Greetings and salutations!
I attended the National Association of Realtors® Resort and Second-Home Symposium at the ridiculously beautiful Kiawah Island Golf Resort, on Kiawah Island, South Carolina. The National Home Watch Association was a proud sponsor of this very informative and timely event. Realtors® from all over the U.S. who specialize in second-home sales have now officially been exposed to the NHWA and its goals and standards. I had the opportunity to educate these professionals as to not only the existence of Home Watch, but what it does as well. Accredited Members from many different markets across the U.S. will be hearing from these Realtors®. I have asked many attendees to reach out to Home Watch businesses who do not belong to the NHWA and ask why they are not Members. Do they not believe in our Code of Ethics? Are they not properly licensed? Are they not properly insured?
I am pleased to tell you that I was able to meet with the 2012 NAR National President, Maurice "Moe" Viessi (see photo, below). I will share our the jist of conversation in an upcoming blog. I was also interviewed by Real Estate Today, a national radio show based in Washington, DC. In addition, I met with Russell Ridge, the NAR official for Government Affairs, to discuss insurance implications with regard to this market. I was able to share with him my ideas as to how the NHWA might play a role in solving the problem. Listening to Dr. Lawrence Yuen, who is considered to be one of the top ten economists in the U.S., was a treat. He talked about the role of the Real Estate industry in today's economic climate. I will get into his observations in a future blog.
On another note, I would like to thank all of you who sent positive thoughts and prayers for my wife. She is still fighting to recover. I cannot tell you how much your support means to us.
Oh, and one last thing: We will be introducing six new members in three new states within the next few days.
As always, I wish you
Much success,
Jack
I attended the National Association of Realtors® Resort and Second-Home Symposium at the ridiculously beautiful Kiawah Island Golf Resort, on Kiawah Island, South Carolina. The National Home Watch Association was a proud sponsor of this very informative and timely event. Realtors® from all over the U.S. who specialize in second-home sales have now officially been exposed to the NHWA and its goals and standards. I had the opportunity to educate these professionals as to not only the existence of Home Watch, but what it does as well. Accredited Members from many different markets across the U.S. will be hearing from these Realtors®. I have asked many attendees to reach out to Home Watch businesses who do not belong to the NHWA and ask why they are not Members. Do they not believe in our Code of Ethics? Are they not properly licensed? Are they not properly insured?
I am pleased to tell you that I was able to meet with the 2012 NAR National President, Maurice "Moe" Viessi (see photo, below). I will share our the jist of conversation in an upcoming blog. I was also interviewed by Real Estate Today, a national radio show based in Washington, DC. In addition, I met with Russell Ridge, the NAR official for Government Affairs, to discuss insurance implications with regard to this market. I was able to share with him my ideas as to how the NHWA might play a role in solving the problem. Listening to Dr. Lawrence Yuen, who is considered to be one of the top ten economists in the U.S., was a treat. He talked about the role of the Real Estate industry in today's economic climate. I will get into his observations in a future blog.
On another note, I would like to thank all of you who sent positive thoughts and prayers for my wife. She is still fighting to recover. I cannot tell you how much your support means to us.
Oh, and one last thing: We will be introducing six new members in three new states within the next few days.
As always, I wish you
Much success,
Jack
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
The NHWA to meet the Nat'l Association of Realtors on Kiawah Island!
Greetings and salutations!
Please forgive me for being a little lax with our blog. My Home Watch company (Coastal Carolina Home Watch) has been extremely busy, as has the NHWA. A lot has been happening, including the construction of our new website (coming soon), mentoring many new Home Watch businesses, working with insurance companies to ease problems with policies for new companies, and a very exciting event that's coming up. From March 18th through the 20th, I will be attending the National Association of Realtors' 2012 Resort and 2nd Home Symposium, which is being held on Kiawah Island, SC. For all you golfers, this is the site of the 2012 PGA Championship. This event will put the NHWA front and center with many of the leading real estate professionals from across the US who deal specifically with second residences in resort and recreational areas.More importantly, the upper echelon of the NAR (including the president) is scheduled to be in attendance. I am extremely excited to have the opportunity to meet with these people and to be able to educate them about Home Watch and the Association. I hope to advance our agenda and spread the word about how valuable an asset Home Watch can be to Realtors. If you have any doubts about that, you are very mistaken. If any of you have any suggestions or comments regarding my attendance at the symposium, please don't hesitate to share them with me.
In the next few days, I will be introducing our newest Member. I am very pleased to add Colorado to our growing list of states represented. Tennessee and Delaware are next up at bat, followed by ... well, you'll just have to wait until the time is right. All I can tell you is that we are growing in size and strength. My conversations with people from all over the country and Canada prove to me, in no uncertain terms, that we are on the right track. Don't be complacent, and don't be a cynic. While I was speaking with Jon from Cape Cod, it became very apparent to me just how crucial it is to be able to share ideas and experiences with other people in our business who "don't have a dog in the fight" with regard to each other's businesses. It is amazing just how similar the situations can be, even though we are physically very far from each other.
It's time to get accredited and become a part of the conversation. It really is time.
Much success,
Jack
Please forgive me for being a little lax with our blog. My Home Watch company (Coastal Carolina Home Watch) has been extremely busy, as has the NHWA. A lot has been happening, including the construction of our new website (coming soon), mentoring many new Home Watch businesses, working with insurance companies to ease problems with policies for new companies, and a very exciting event that's coming up. From March 18th through the 20th, I will be attending the National Association of Realtors' 2012 Resort and 2nd Home Symposium, which is being held on Kiawah Island, SC. For all you golfers, this is the site of the 2012 PGA Championship. This event will put the NHWA front and center with many of the leading real estate professionals from across the US who deal specifically with second residences in resort and recreational areas.More importantly, the upper echelon of the NAR (including the president) is scheduled to be in attendance. I am extremely excited to have the opportunity to meet with these people and to be able to educate them about Home Watch and the Association. I hope to advance our agenda and spread the word about how valuable an asset Home Watch can be to Realtors. If you have any doubts about that, you are very mistaken. If any of you have any suggestions or comments regarding my attendance at the symposium, please don't hesitate to share them with me.
In the next few days, I will be introducing our newest Member. I am very pleased to add Colorado to our growing list of states represented. Tennessee and Delaware are next up at bat, followed by ... well, you'll just have to wait until the time is right. All I can tell you is that we are growing in size and strength. My conversations with people from all over the country and Canada prove to me, in no uncertain terms, that we are on the right track. Don't be complacent, and don't be a cynic. While I was speaking with Jon from Cape Cod, it became very apparent to me just how crucial it is to be able to share ideas and experiences with other people in our business who "don't have a dog in the fight" with regard to each other's businesses. It is amazing just how similar the situations can be, even though we are physically very far from each other.
It's time to get accredited and become a part of the conversation. It really is time.
Much success,
Jack
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