The importance of leaving your house sitter a review

For many of us, welcoming a stranger into our home can be more than a little out of our comfort zone. Our homes are our haven and our pets our best mates so you really need to feel comfortable you have the right person to take care of them for you. 

With the help of reviews left by other home owners, you can embark on your trip with the peace of mind knowing that you’ve connected with your perfect sitter for you. 

So, why are reviews so important?

Reviews build trust within the house sitting community

House sitting is a platform built on trust. As a homeowner, your review offers valuable guidance for other owners making it easier for them to navigate their way through the list of sitters on the site. Plus, you’re helping facilitate even better connections within our house sitting community. 

For many owners, reviews are also a chance to contribute to a good cause and to feel like they belong to a community of like-minded people. Essentially, homeowners read reviews because they trust the advice of fellow members and believe that reviews can help them make the right choice when it comes to deciding on a sitter.

It will help fellow homeowners just like you

Reviews are one of the most important ways you can help other owners decide if they want to use a particular house sitter before they even speak to them.

Reviews attest to a sitter’s reliability, give insight into their competence and personality, and help promote a sense of assurance in the owner’s decision making process.

As well as showing appreciation to your sitter for a job well done, by writing them a review you’ll be helping owners like yourself to determine if a sitter is right for them and their particular needs. 

You can receive a review in return from your sitter

Sitters aren’t the only members who can receive a review. Once you’ve left your sitter a review, they can also leave a review for you in return. 

Reviews from previous house sitters add a lot of credibility to your homeowner ad and reward and promote positive experiences.

Reviews on a homeowner’s profile also help future sitters know what to expect when they are considering a house sit with you. Your review will display on any of your future homeowner ads for other members to see and is a great way to let future sitters know a bit more about your home and pets. And as an added bonus, it’ll also help increase your chances of receiving more great applications in the future. 

Want to know more about your fellow Aussie House Sitters? Read advice and stories about all things house sitting, pets, travel, and more on our Community blog.