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How to keep finding house sitting jobs in 2021
If you are a new house sitter, or someone with one or two house sits under your belt, you could be wondering how easy it will be to keep finding house sits. This is a bigger concern if you intend to use house sitting as part of a full time nomadic lifestyle. We are often asked […]
Read moreBuilding Credibility with House Sitting References
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 in 2021
Table of Contents (click here to expand / collapse) Choosing a house sit site – important informationHow 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 house sits are […]
Read moreHow to Become an International House Sitter
Table of Contents (click here to expand / collapse) Covid-19 house sit updateHow is international house sitting different?Is international house sitting for you?A comprehensive guide to house sitting abroad1. 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?2. Visas for […]
Read moreHouse Sitting Expectations – What does a house sitter do?
House sitting etiquette – the do’s and dont’sIn search of relevant content for House Sitting Magazine, I 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 […]
Read moreGetting Started – What is House Sitting & 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! But this was just the […]
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