Empowering Home Watch Professionals with the Tools to Build, Grow, and Succeed
Empowering Home Watch Professionals
Accreditation & Trust
Gain national recognition through formal vetting, background checks, and ethics compliance.
Directory Listing
Be found by homeowners searching for reliable Home Watch providers in your area.
Brand Credibility
Use NHWA's official badge, marketing materials, and code of ethics to establish authority.
Educational Access
Stay sharp with webinars, training materials, and classroom programs.
Exclusive Tools
Use inspection templates, customer forms, and documentation resources.
Peer Network
Join a growing community of professionals who share insights, referrals, and best practices.
How to Get Accredited
Becoming accredited with NHWA is a straightforward process — designed to ensure that our members meet the highest level of industry professionalism. Here's how it works:
Apply Online
Submit your application with basic business info, service area, and contact details.
Verification & Compliance
Provide proof of insurance and bonding. NHWA completes a background check and reviews your eligibility.
Approval & Membership
Once approved, you’ll receive full member access, appear in the directory, and gain the right to display the NHWA accreditation badge.
Many people confuse Accreditation with Certification. — Here's the difference.
Understanding NHWA Accreditation vs. CHWP Certification
NHWA Accreditation (For Businesses)
A company/business attains accreditation.
Accreditation is a status earned by businesses that meet NHWA’s strict requirements. The process includes:
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A criminal background check on all company principals
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Consumer affairs and Better Business Bureau checks/inquiries
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Verification of all required business licenses in the state/province, county, and municipality where business will be conducted (must be acquired and maintained wherever possible)
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Proof of proper insurance and bonding, which must be maintained continuously
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Adherence to best practices and the NHWA Code of Ethics
NHWA-accredited companies are reaccredited annually after undergoing the full vetting process again.
CHWP: Certified Home Watch Professional
The CHWP designation is awarded to individuals — typically company principals or employees of accredited businesses — who meet NHWA’s high standards for professional training and hands-on experience.
To become CHWP certified, individuals must:
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Work for or own an NHWA-accredited company
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Meet practical experience requirements
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Complete core and regional training curriculum
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Pass the official NHWA online certification exam
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Recertify every 2 years with continuing education and a renewal exam
Certification = Personal expertise and field-tested knowledge.
What Members Are Saying
“Reflecting back to 2015 when starting HHR Home Watch Services, I remembered the NHWA Guide to Starting A Home Watch Business. I pulled my copy out to find many page marker notes for all the topics that we had addressed and for those needing to be addressed. The Guide was a wonderful resource and also confirmed our vision and values for Home Watch aligned with the NHWA.”
Denise Eslick
HHR Home Watch Services
Being new to home watch industry I wanted to make sure I was taking the right steps when setting up my business, and one of the best decisions I made was purchasing the NHWA’s Guide to Starting a Home Watch Business. This guide allowed me to learn the basic principles for setting up my home watch company. I highly recommend this guide to any home watch company looking to for a step-by-step guide to starting your business and setting your business up for success! As part of purchasing this program it went towards my NHWA membership, which has been a valuable resource for my company! Thank you NHWA!
Tiffany Wilson
Premier Home Watch of Southwest Florida
Having been in family business for many years and then my own businesses, I was so impressed by the Guide! It was comfortable to us, explained things clearly, and was so supportive in the content that it has!
Lois Edmund
Home Watch of South Jersey
What’s Included in Your Member Access
NHWA members receive full access to a curated suite of resources designed to simplify operations and support your business growth.
Contact NHWA
Need help with your application or account? Reach out to our support team.
Access Tools & Training
Dive into our classroom resources, forms, templates, and inspection protocols.
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Peer Directory & Support
Connect with other accredited professionals for insights, referrals, and growth.
NHWA Blog & Industry Insights
Stay informed on Home Watch trends, standards, and operational tips.
Member Benefits
Review all the benefits that come with accreditation, from marketing to education.
Get Accredited
Start the process to join NHWA and gain access to member-exclusive tools and visibility.
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