About Desert Home Guardian Services

In the vibrant desert landscape of Arizona, Desert Home Guardian Services (DHGS) stands as a beacon of trust and reliability for homeowners and vacation rental property owners alike. Founded by the experienced husband-and-wife team of Diane and Pete Santiago, DHGS is an insured, bonded, certified, and National Home Watch Association (NHWA) accredited home watch, concierge, and vacation rental assistance company dedicated to minimizing risks and costly damages associated with unoccupied homes and vacation rental properties.

With a combined career spanning decades in Fortune 50 companies, Diane and Pete Santiago bring a wealth of expertise and professionalism to their entrepreneurial venture. Transplants to Arizona in 1991, they have called the state home for over three decades, first settling in the idyllic Paradise Valley before relocating to Scottsdale and establishing roots in the picturesque community of Fountain Hills.

As avid world travelers themselves, the Santiagos intimately understand the concerns and apprehensions that accompany extended absences from one’s home. With their extensive travels and deep familiarity with every nook and cranny of Arizona, they have cultivated a profound appreciation for the need for trustworthy and dependable home watch providers.

It was this very realization that inspired Diane and Pete to establish DHGS, driven by a genuine desire to alleviate the worries of fellow homeowners. Through their caring persona and comprehensive knowledge of local businesses and service providers, the Santiagos quickly became a trusted resource for family, friends, neighbors, and acquaintances who were seeking guidance on how to care for an unoccupied home or vacation property.

At the heart of DHGS’s philosophy lies a deep commitment to forging lasting relationships built on trust, transparency, and unwavering dedication. Diane and Pete pride themselves on “walking in their customers’ shoes,” understanding the importance of reliable and attentive service.

DHGS’s exceptional service is further bolstered by its accreditation with the NHWA, a testament to the company’s adherence to the highest industry standards. Diane and Pete have both earned the coveted Certified Home Watch Professional (CHWP) designation, a prestigious accolade awarded by the NHWA to professionals who have demonstrated mastery of home watch operations through rigorous examinations and ongoing professional development.

Diane’s passion and dedication to the home watch industry extends beyond DHGS, as she serves as a member of the NHWA Advisory Board and chairs the organization’s Membership Committee. She is actively involved in shaping the strategic direction of the NHWA and enhancing the member experience. Pete is also entrenched in the home watch industry as he shares his business experience and home watch expertise as a Home Watch Bootcamp Instructor. In this role, he trains aspiring home watch business owners in the intricate art of effective inspections through hands-on, customized sessions, tailored to the uniqueness of a home and the climate and regional conditions.

With customers encompassing part-time residents (i.e., snowbirds), vacation rental owners, probate attorneys, estate lawyers, traveling professionals, executors of wills, insurance agents, realtors, and banking institutions, DHGS has solidified its reputation as an indispensable partner for those seeking peace of mind and uncompromising care for unoccupied homes and vacation rental properties.

DHGS stands ready to watch over their customer’s most valuable asset with the utmost professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail. Pete and Diane’s expertise and exceptional service have become synonymous with DHGS’s name throughout Arizona’s thriving communities. We serve: Fountain Hills Home Watch, Scottsdale Home Watch, Paradise Valley Home Watch, and Phoenix Home Watch.

Our services include Home Watch,  Concierge, and Vacation Rental Assistance.

Pete & Diane Santiago were invited to talk on AZ Networking Radio about how Desert Home Guardian Services watches over homes for part time residents.

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