Pre-Arrival Home Preparation Guide for Palm Beach County Snowbirds

Returning to Palm Beach County for the season should feel like arrival — not the beginning of a long to-do list. Here is the exact pre-arrival preparation protocol Palm Beach Home Watch runs for snowbird clients so the home is ready the moment they walk in the door.

Two Weeks Before Arrival

We confirm the target arrival date, review the property status, and schedule the pre-arrival preparation visit. Any specific requests — restocked pantry, fresh flowers, a specific temperature setpoint, laundered linens — are noted on the account.

Seventy-Two Hours Before Arrival

Cool-down begins. HVAC setpoints are moved to the client's preferred arrival temperature, dehumidification is verified, and any interior humidity concerns are corrected. Every faucet is run for a full minute to clear stagnant lines. Every toilet is flushed. The water heater is checked.

Twenty-Four Hours Before Arrival

Full walkthrough. Groceries and pantry restock coordinated where requested. Fresh linens on the bed. Any vehicle in the garage is started to prevent battery drain. Interior lighting is set to a welcome-home pattern. Pool is confirmed with the pool vendor to be ready for use.

Day of Arrival

Final quality-check walkthrough within four hours of the client's flight landing. Any last-minute adjustment is handled. The client walks into a home that is at temperature, clean, stocked, and ready to enjoy from the first minute.

First Week Follow-Up

A courtesy check-in within the first week to confirm nothing needs adjustment. Any small issue that surfaces in the first days is coordinated directly with our management team.

How to Schedule

Call 561-913-2023 at least two weeks before your return. Pre-arrival preparation is available to contract home watch clients as an add-on service.