How to become a house sitter

House sitting is a fun way to travel the world on a budget. You don't have to worry about spending money on accomodations because you will be watching someone else's home while they are away on their trip. That gives you the opportunity to see the sites on your own time without rush. If you want to become a house sitter follow these steps. 

Start by house sitting for friends and family

What better way to get recommendations from the people who know you the longest and the best in life. You can go to them and ask them if they need someone to watch their house the next time they go on a trip. They'll likely need someone to check on the mail, water their plants or watch their pets while they're away. If you do a good job and leave the house cleaver than when you found it, you can ask them to write a review of your services on your Facebook or LinkedIn website. The more reviews you get the more other homeowners will see your dedication and qualifications to the job and hire you. 

Use your profile page as your resume 

You will likely find some services to help connect you to homeowners who need a house sitter. Some websites like trusted house sitters, house carers, nomador, and mind my house are some of the most popular websites that will connect you to homeowners for a small annual fee. When you build your profile and answer the questions, treat it as your resume to boost all of the good qualities you have as a great house sitter. It's the first thing that homeowners see when they are looking for house sitters. 

Maintain good communication with home owners 

When you find a house sit you might be interested in, reach out to homeowners and set up a time to meet with them video call to talk about all the details of the house sit. If you're in the same area maybe you can meet them in a public place like a café to see if you're a good match. 

Don't be afraid to ask them questions and talk about details that are important to the house sit before agreeing to commit to this responsibility. Some things you might talk about before the house sit are: 

• How much time you expect them to spend at your home each day
• Whether or not guests are permitted at your home
• Any areas of your home that are off-limits
• Your pet’s schedule, diet, and exercise needs
• Any other chores around the home you would like to be completed
• How you expect to communicate during the house sit (as well as how often you expect that communication to occur)
• Amenities provided (food, Wi-Fi, swimming pool access, etc)

Also, don't forget to reply promptly to homeowners' messages while they are away  And send them pictures of their home and pets so that they can see that their pets are being loved and everything is in good hands. 

And that's it. Be sure to ask home owners for good recommendations on your website or profile to build trust in the community. You will be ready for future house sits with every experience you acquire