About Desert HomeCHECK

With over 20 years of combined professional experience, as real estate agents, Joy Farenden and Julie Gurbada were continually performing Home Checks on properties by the request of their clients while they were away. Because 'THINGS HAPPEN' in vacant homes, they always wished there was a dependable service their clients could call.

One day, over a chai latte, they agreed this is a necessary service, so they started Desert HomeCHECK! Together with other Realtor Associates they offer this service to anyone who has to leave their home unattended for a period of time and want PEACE OF MIND in knowing their home is being attended to by someone reliable and dependable.



About us



  • Meet Joy, owner and founder, with the wonderful accent, is frequently referred to as "The Lady from England".
  • Julie, co-owner, "A Lady in Waiting" carries a marvelous sense of humor and becomes everyone's best friend.
  • Carl is Palm Springs/Rancho Mirage area's answer to 'Peace of Mind' while you are away, very capable and extremely detailed with his work.

Joy, Julie, and Carl, with their inviting high energy, personally oversee all of the Home Checks and still sell real estate for special clients!
They are fun to know and maintain our high quality Peace of Mind Standards. Your home is very important and is treated in such a manner.



(Bette Davis said, "If you want something done right, get a couple of old broads to do it!")


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Desert Home CHECK Toll Free 1.866.734.3489
78-365 Highway 111, Suite 156 • La Quinta, CA 92253

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