Our basic necessities
We have some basic requirements to make these arrangements work for us:
Due to our job travel, your home must be located within 1.5 hours of a major airport, or a regional airport serviced by the major carriers such as Delta, United, American or Continental.
We need good Sprint cellular service coverage. We are both mobile professionals and our cell phones are our primary lifeline to the working world. If you have poor cellular coverage but have a high-speed broadband link, this will also work as we carry a Sprint Airave device with us.
A broadband internet connection, or Sprint and Verizon data service coverage available for our mobile broadband cards.
A secure parking location for 1 or 2 vehicles.
A secure storage location for 2 bicycles. This can be a shed or a garage.
A reasonably close drycleaner. Unfortunately we haven’t yet mastered the art of shedding the corporate dress code when meeting with clients!
The following information will make this successful for you
Mail forwarding and collection instructions. If we are required to open any of the mail, we require a USPS Postal Consent Form 1583 to be filled out.
Houseplant care instructions. This includes watering schedule, fertilizer usage, and any special requirements.
Instructions for lawn and garden care. If there is equipment involved (tractor, mower, string trimmer, etc), then we will need the instructions for using this equipment and any required maintenance and cleanup. We are well versed in most lawn equipment from 2-cycle powered small equipment to riding mowers to full-frame tractors up to 80hp.
Pet care instructions. Feeding times, exercise schedule, medication schedule and dosages, vet visits, and any other special instructions (don’t let Fluffy eat Muffy’s food!).
Rubbish and recycling removal instructions and schedule.
Pool/spa maintenance instructions, including chemical monitoring and usage.
Instructions and security codes for home security systems. If there is a home automation system or other advanced technology system in the home, we will need any instructions for usage.
While neither of us watch TV, instructions for any home theatre system would be helpful so that we can listen to music in the house.
If you employ maids, gardeners, or landscapers, guidelines for their presence should be provided. This includes schedules, duties, and contact information.
Guidelines for any visitors. We will NOT have visitors in your home, however we need to know what to do if visitors arrive for you in your absence.
Emergency contact lists for authorities, veterinarian, housekeeping personnel, and any other relevant contacts.
Insurance
While we provide an umbrella insurance policy to cover our few belongings and any potential damage, we encourage you to consult with your insurance agent to discuss your policy coverage. Most agencies will agree that your home is more secure when it is occupied rather than empty. You should review and update your list of contents covered and remain current on your insurance premiums. Some agencies policies change if you are not home for over 30 days, so please check with your agent.