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How to keep finding house sitting jobs in 2021
How easy really is it to get back-to-back house sits?If you’re a new house sitter, or someone with one or two house sits under your belt, you could be wondering how easy will it be to keep finding house sits. This is a bigger concern if you intend to use house sitting as part of […]
Read moreWhy you need house sitting references to succeed
So, you want to become a credible, sought after house sitter and you’re all geared up and ready to get started. But… all you keep hearing about is how you need references and practical house sitting experience. Don’t let this put you off! With a little bit of effort, you can raise your house sitting credibility to […]
Read moreFind the best house sitting sites for your needs – Updated Sept 2021
Table of Contents (click here to expand / collapse) Choosing a house sit site – what you need to knowHow to find the best house sitting website for youChoosing a house sitting website – quick checklistCoverage – where do I want to house sit?1. Can I browse house sit jobs BEFORE paying?2. How many […]
Read moreHow to become an international house sitter in 2021
Table of Contents (click here to expand / collapse) Difference between local and international house sitsA comprehensive guide to house sitting abroad1. Are you cut out for international house sitting?2. Will I get paid as an international house sitter?Are utilities paid for when house sitting?WiFi and internetWill the home owner pay my travel expenses?3. […]
Read moreWhat’s realistic in the house sitting exchange?
House sitting etiquette – the do’s and dont’sI spend a lot of time reading comments on house sitting forums and social media sites. One topic that arises over and over is that of “unrealistic” house sitting expectations from either the house sitter or the home owner. Sadly this often manifests as a post about an unhappy […]
Read moreBegin house sitting – what is it and is it for me?
The picture below is of the first house sit we did in Australia – six glorious weeks in the Victorian Alps. It remains one of our favorite sits for many different reasons, but this property has been sold now, so a repeat house sit is sadly out of the question! This was just the start […]
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