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Owners

Good communication - the key to house sitting success

As the saying goes, preparation makes perfect. Here are some tips to ensure great communication with your sitter before, during and after your trip away from home.

 
Owners

Preparing your home for your house sitter's arrival

In some cases, you may have little to do before you can hand over the house over however, there are usually a few things needed to ready your home, garden and pets before your sitter’s arrival.

 
Owners

Who pays what - a guide for home owners

House sitting has grown to become a globally established form of caring for homes and pets, and depending on where you’re based, there are different expectations for whether or not house sitters are paid.

 
Owners

5 reasons why you should add photos to your house sit ad

As a homeowner, one of the most important things you can do to attract more interest from house sitters is to upload great photos to your ad.

 
Our Community

House sitting - Who Pays For What?

Long-term house sitter, Gabriella shares her experience on the financial considerations when house sitting.

 
Owners

First time and nervous about using a house sitter?

Here are some suggestions for overcoming those nerves and ensuring you have a positive, stress-free experience for your first time (and many more to come).

 
Owners

Starting out: How to find a great house sitter

We all know time is precious, so fortunately through our platform, securing a great house sitter doesn’t necessarily have to take a lot of time or effort.

 
 
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This adventure has been fabulous since I started 1 year ago. I had my first sit within 1 week of joining and am now sitting full-time and rarely without a place to rest, stay and play and now getting repeat customers which is very nice for all of us concerned. I'm loving exploring my own city and finding places that I would never have visited, some of them absolute gems to discover with the bonus of finding lovely people and pets along the way. It is a great way to live while helping each other out. Mazz

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