Peace of Mind While You're Away
Professional Home Watch. GPS-Verified Photo Reports. Every Single Visit.
Whether your home is empty for the season, sitting on the market, or simply between visits, you deserve someone you trust watching over it. Reliable Service. Absolute Integrity.
We Watch. You Relax.
Serving Fort Myers, Babcock Ranch, Lee County, and Charlotte County.
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Home Watch Inspections
Routine interior and exterior checks following structured protocols designed to identify issues early, before they become costly emergencies.
- Windows, doors, locks, and security checks
- A/C performance and humidity monitoring
- Plumbing systems and leak detection
- Appliance error codes and electrical panel checks
- Visual assessments for pests, mold, or damage
- Roof and gutter visual checks
- Irrigation system checks for leaks
- Pool equipment, water level check and top-off
- Odor checks (mold, gas, sewage)
- Mail and package retrieval
- Plant watering
- Vehicle and golf cart check
- ...and more
Storm Preparation & Response
When a storm is coming and you are not here, the hardest part is not knowing. We are on the ground so you don't have to be, securing your property before the storm and getting you a full photo report after.
- Securing outdoor furniture, planters, and loose items
- Shutter and vendor coordination
- Full photo inspection inside and out
- Water intrusion and roof damage assessment
- Post-storm power and AC confirmation check
- Emergency contractor coordination if needed
Add-on pricing available.
Concierge & Keyholder Services
Trusted oversight and coordination when you need someone on the ground handling property access and vendor supervision.
- Vehicle Receiving & Shipping Coordination: on-site to meet the carrier, verify against the paperwork, and document everything before anything is signed
- Vendor access coordination and supervision
- Maintenance check-ins and reporting
- Emergency response coordination
- Trusted local contractor referrals
- Pre and post guest checks for rental stays
- Rental turnover coordination
- Vehicle and golf cart short drives
- Grocery stocking and arrival prep
Don't see what you need? If it's related to your home, chances are we can help.
Add-on pricing available.
Service First Home Watch in Action
See how our professional home watch services protect and monitor vacation homes and seasonal properties throughout Fort Myers, Babcock Ranch, Lee County, and Charlotte County.
Most people have someone checking on their home. Very few have documentation to prove it.
What you receive after every visit
The same person who walked your property sends your report. No handoff, no delay. Just clear, documented proof.
Color-coded report
Every system, security, HVAC, plumbing, exterior, is rated green, yellow, or red so you know exactly what needs attention.
GPS-verified photos
Photos are taken on-site with timestamped, location-verified images included in every report.
Sent before we leave
Your report is sent before we leave your driveway.
Not just for snowbirds heading north
If your home is sitting on the market, between tenants, in a holding pattern while you sort out next steps, away longer than expected for health reasons, or traveling for long stretches, that is exactly when it needs eyes on it. We protect the asset while you focus on what matters most.
About Service First Home Watch
Service First Home Watch was founded on principles learned through U.S. Air Force service: discipline, accountability, and structured systems that get the mission done right. But more importantly, military service instilled a core value that defines everything we do: integrity means your trust is earned, not assumed.
Every home watch visit follows a documented system built around consistency and thoroughness. Your home represents comfort, memories, and peace of mind. We protect it with the same security-first mindset and accountability that defined our military service.
Meet Michele
My background in military service, business operations, and property management shapes how I approach every visit. But what drives it is simpler than that: I genuinely care about getting it right for the person who trusted me with their home.
- U.S. Air Force Veteran: Successful operations depend on disciplined systems, clear communication, and accountability at every level
- 13 Years Running a Consulting Business: Consistency, honesty, and follow-through are the foundation of trust
- 17 Years Managing Rental Properties: I understand how quickly small issues escalate when a home sits vacant, and how valuable regular oversight and transparent reporting truly are
Service First Home Watch is a woman-owned business, created to serve Lee County and Charlotte County homeowners, seasonal residents, and frequent travelers with the same integrity and structured approach that defined my military service.
Featured as a SCORE Southwest Florida Success Story.
Why Homeowners Trust Us
Military Integrity: Trust Earned, Not Assumed
Military service taught us that trust is earned through consistent actions. Every visit follows a documented system. Nothing is assumed, nothing is skipped, and you receive a full report the same day.
Security-First Mindset
We check every door, window, and entry point on every visit. If something doesn't look right, forced entry, damage, anything suspicious, you know about it before we leave your property.
Fully Insured & Bonded
If something unexpected happens during a visit, you are covered. Service First Home Watch carries full liability insurance and bonding, so your home and belongings are protected.
Background-Checked & Vetted
Your neighbor means well, but whoever holds your keys should be insured, bonded, and background-checked. Every Service First team member is thoroughly vetted and signs a confidentiality agreement before ever setting foot in your home.
Woman-Owned Small Business
Service First Home Watch is a woman-owned business committed to serving our community with integrity and care.
Your Insurance May Require It
Florida insurance policies can reduce or deny claims on vacant homes without documented proof of regular inspections. A neighbor checking in does not satisfy that requirement. Our GPS-verified photo reports do.
What Clients Are Saying
"I was impressed that Michele of Service First Home Watch reached out to me to introduce herself. I had been thinking of getting a home watch service, but was dreading the prospect of interviewing providers. She inspired confidence from the moment she walked in the door. Her knowledge and thoroughness put me at ease."
"Michelle is great—very professional while also being warm, friendly, and down-to-earth. I live in Illinois and have a second home in Fort Myers, so knowing Michelle is checking on the Florida house gives me tremendous peace of mind while I'm back up North for a few months. I really appreciate having someone I can trust to keep an eye on the property while I'm away."
"An Absolute Godsend—Highly Recommend Michelle! We closed on our new winter home in The Sanctuary at Babcock Ranch on March 18 of this year. We had just five weeks to decorate, order furniture, and get everything ready before returning to Michigan for the summer.
Then reality hit us: What would we do with our new home while we were six states away for six months? We had invested thousands of dollars in our dream home, and the thought of leaving it unattended was stressful.
That's when I noticed a detailed Google ad for Service First Home Watch. I called and scheduled a meeting with Michelle Randel to learn more about her services.
Michelle arrived extremely prepared. She explained exactly what her home-watch service included and, just as importantly, offered practical suggestions for preparing our home before we left for the summer. From that first meeting, we knew our home would be in good hands.
Michelle has been an absolute Godsend. She goes far beyond what we expected from a basic home-watch service. She is attentive, proactive, dependable, and genuinely treats our home as if it were her own. Knowing that someone we trust is keeping an eye on our home while we're six states away gives us tremendous peace of mind.
We couldn't be happier with Service First Home Watch and with Michelle. If you have a second home or are a seasonal resident in the Babcock Ranch area, I highly recommend Michelle Randel to care for your dream home. You'll have peace of mind knowing it's in good hands!
Thank you, Michelle, for taking such great care of our home! ❤️"
"We are so fortunate to have found Michele when searching for someone to watch our home when we aren't there. She is amazing: friendly, professional, trustworthy and always ready to help when needed. Very thorough with her inspections and sends us a detailed report along with any ideas she suggests for things that need attention. We can't recommend her services enough!"
"We recently purchased a second home in the Fort Myers area. While our home has a monitored security system and cameras, nothing gives you quite the same peace of mind as having a professional physically check on your home on a regular basis.
Michele is personable, an excellent communicator, trustworthy and professional. We love knowing that when we are away, the person we have entrusted with the care of our home is someone we know and trust.
Michele documents each visit with an easy to understand report with photos.
We highly recommend Michele to anyone looking for reliable, professional home watch service."
"Although I didn't end up hiring this service due to a change in my plans, Michele was incredibly professional, prompt, and easy to talk to. Her Air Force background clearly reflects in her punctual, detailed and organized communication. Highly recommended her based on this excellent interaction!"
"I find Michele the owner of First Home Watch to be a very professional and trustworthy person to entrust with the important job of checking your home during the months that you may be away. She is very personable and does whatever jobs you ask her do or check with a detailed and positive attitude. I highly recommend her services."
"I would like to take a moment to highly recommend Home Watch Services and, in particular, Michele, for the remarkable job she does tending to your home and your needs while you are away for any extended period of time.
Michele goes above and beyond what I would expect from a home watch service. On one occasion, she discovered that the power to my refrigerator had gone out, resulting in all of the food spoiling. Rather than simply notifying me, she went the extra mile. She returned the following day, removed and disposed of all the spoiled food, and thoroughly washed and cleaned the refrigerator to prevent any lingering odors or further problems.
Her attention to detail, dependability, and willingness to go above and beyond are truly exceptional. Michele is, without a doubt, above and beyond anyone else I have ever used for home watch services.
I would highly recommend Home Watch Services to anyone looking for someone they can trust to look after their home while they are away."
"The owner of this company came to my home, did a complete inspection explaining everything that she would be looking out for me. She was very professional and thorough, even giving me a complete written report. She also showed up right on time, which I soo appreciate and she is is super friendly too! I trust her completey!"
"Michele handled my Fort Myers property and I had a great experience. She first helped show the home to a potential tenant and gave me really solid advice when things started getting a bit complicated. I ended up bringing her back to handle the move-in, and she made the whole process smooth and stress-free. She's professional, reliable, and easy to work with. I'd definitely recommend her if you need someone you can trust with your property."