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Hints on Listing
Owners
Scary by name, but not by nature, this Jack Russell cross,
cared for by
Peter Wearing Smith, reckons housesitting's much better than a boarding
kennel!
When you become a
SeniorSitters Homeowner member and list a
housesitting opportunity announcement on the HouseCarers website, your
housesitting Opportunity is posted for all to see.
However, only those who have bought
full membership of the site can
contact you.
To maximise the impact of your
listing, give a clear description of your home and of what is expected of your
Housesitter.
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"Recently I engaged a sitter to mind my house, animals and garden for 3
weeks, while I went on holiday.
"I have a very little old dog who would not have survived a kennel. This
was a great way for her to remain comfortably in her own home, with no
stress. It saved my family from having to call every day for garden and
mail.
"The sitter I had was a mature male whom my dog related to very well. I
also have a cockatiel bird that was very happy when I returned.
"I would recommend this wonderful service to anyone, as the peace of mind
is just fantastic. Thank you for offering this service."
- B.H.,
Mt Martha, Vic |
Responding
Housesitters should include relevant
and positive information. List your housesitting experience, affinity with
animals (if applicable), home ownership and maintenance experience, and so on.
In other words, whatever will make an owner confident that you are mature and
responsible and will care for the property entrusted to you. If you have
references available, say so. But make sure you have the prior approval of those
whose names you give as referees.
When you see an Opportunity that
suits you, don’t waste any time. Have a standard introduction prepared – with
the sort of information outlined above. And if the owner has specific
requirements, such as pet care for example, provide additional information on
your experience in this area.
Owner’s Reply
One of the most disheartening and
frustrating experiences for Housesitters is to send off a carefully prepared
response to an Opportunity and never receive any reply...
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Who Pays for What?
While every situation is different, and
decisions on such matters are for negotiation between owner and sitter.
Click here to read
what we think is reasonable...
Security
Security is one of the commonest reasons for
owners to seek sitters, instead of leaving their properties empty when absent.
Click here to examine ways in which
security can be enhanced
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