House Sitting Jobs

The opportunity

If you're looking for a way to live rent-free in the United States or anywhere in the world, house sitting may be the perfect solution for you.

House sitting is when you agree to take care of someone's home while they are away, and it can be a great way to save money on rent. It is also an opportunity for retirees, mobile workers, and travelers to experience new locations while living like locals.

Is House sitting a Job?

A housesit can be considered a house sitting job, as the reward is free rental accommodation. We prefer to see housesits called housesitting assignments.

It is not a job in the normal definition, as most often Housesitting is not paid. A standard housesit is when you take care of someone's pet and their home in exchange for them letting you stay there for free. So, it is a great way to travel! There are many Housesits available all over the world, but there are some countries that have more opportunities than others.

The remuneration is staying rent-free in gorgeous locations in exchange for sharing your pet love, keeping the home safe, and treating the home and homeowner with respect and care.

What costs are paid by the Homeowner?

• The homeowner will provide funds for the feeding and care of the pets.
• Home maintenance: The Homeowner is responsible for any necessary maintenance or repairs to the property during the House Sitter's stay. If an emergency arises sitters will need to communicate with the owner and in some cases seek reimbursement if money has not been set aside. The house sitter may be asked to perform some basic tasks like changing light bulbs or filters.
• Taxes and Insurance: The Homeowner is responsible for paying all property taxes, homeowners insurance, and any other bills associated with the property while the House Sitter is in residence. These include Condo or body corporate fees, council rates, and land taxes that they would normally pay in the course of homeownership.
• Utilities: The Homeowner is responsible for paying all utilities, including electricity, gas, water, sewerage, trash, and cable/internet services while the House Sitter is in residence. Sometimes for long-term housesits without pets utilities may be negotiated with the sitter.
• Pets: The Homeowner is responsible for providing all food, supplies, and veterinary care for any pets in the home.

Responsibilities of the House Sitter

• Maintaining the cleanliness of the property during their stay and returning it to the same condition, or better at the end of their stay.
• Feeding and exercising the pets as well as keeping them clean and groomed.
• Taking all reasonable precautions to protect the property and its contents from theft, damage, or other risks.
• Responsible for contacting the appropriate emergency cotacts if an emergency arises.
• The cost of transportation to the housesit is normally paid by the sitter since the homeowner can always pick a local.

Some homeowners are looking for more than just a housesitter. They may want someone who can do some light gardening or someone with experience in home maintenance. Other homeowners may want you to take care of their pool, or even their yacht! The possibilities are endless, and it depends on what the homeowner is looking for.

Housecarers.com allows each house sitter to build keyword skills listing so homeowners can see if they are a good match. For example, a homeowner may be looking for someone with the capability to administer injections for their pets. First, the house sitter can select this skill on their profile. Then, the homeowner can use these keywords as a filter when searching for House Sitters who meet their requirements.

House Sitter Rights

• Live in the property rent-free for the duration of the housesit.
• Have peaceful enjoyment of the property - just like you were renting.

Responsibilities of the homeowner

• The Homeowner is responsible for leaving the property clean and tidy before the House Sitter arrives.
• Provide the house sitter with emergency contact information.
• Security: The Homeowner is responsible for ensuring that the property is secure and safe for the House Sitter.

Do House sitters get paid?

In exchange for house sitting/pet care, the typical Housesit is rent-free, and the House sitter does not receive a salary or pay. This is the spirit of our website at housecarers.

We are a networking site for House Sitters to advertise and match with homeowners. The majority of House Sitters will Housesit for free - simply providing rent-free accommodation. Travelers, retirees, and individuals saving up a deposit for a house are all examples of this. This is a fantastic benefit, especially for long-term Housesitting situations.

There are countries where Professional Sitters abound (particularly the United Kingdom). Unfortunately, when Sitters start to charge a variety of rules are triggered. It's no more just neighbors assisting each other; instead, the sitter is a visitor in your home. This is the site's primary focus, and we don't want it to become a job board.

Some homeowners will only consider a rent-free arrangement. Others may prefer professional sitters who charge a fee.

Non-charging house sitters are guests in the home, so there are no Visa or Business rules issues. Once we start charging we are now a business and need to comply with all of the requirements for running a business in that region.

To save money on travel expenses, many housesitters Housesit internationally. Immigration rules often prevent them from charging for House Sitting while on a tourist visa. Many countries consider House Sitting to be non-paid labor, which is why many sitters declare on immigration papers that they are visiting friends - which is true.

Also, keep in mind: You are not allowed to make money while House Sitting. When entering a foreign country, you must disclose that you are a visitor to the home and not a house sitter.

If you're considering pet sitting as a way to make money, there are several websites dedicated to the task, such as rover.com and petsit.com You may be paid as a visiting pet sitter, or even as a live-in pet sitter at these sites.

For more information see House Sitting Guidelines

How to find House sitting jobs

There are a few different ways to find housesitting jobs. The first way is to use a house sitting site like housecarers.com. Our website securely connects house sitters with homeowners who are looking for someone to take care of their home while they are away.

You can also ask your friends and family if they know of anyone who is looking for a house sitter. Then you can build up some experience and ask for references from the homeowners that will help you find future housesits. This is not ideal as friendships can be stretched if anything goes wrong.

You can also try searching for house sitting jobs on https://www.gumtree.com/ Simply type "house sitting" into the search bar, and you should be able to see it. On Gumtree, you can search for gigs in your city or state. The problem with this type of investigation is there is the danger of fraud as the sitters are not verified and they have not had ID checks or verification checks.

Some Facebook groups focus on matching housesitters for specific countries or locations. Again, the trouble with Facebook groups is they are not designed to facilitate safe and efficient matching. House sitting matching sites allow homeowners to check on the integrity and motivations of the housesitter by checking past reviews, references, and photos and securely checking uploaded documents.

The United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom are some of the best countries for finding housesitting jobs. There are also many opportunities in other parts of Europe, Asia, and South America. If you're willing to travel, you can find housesit almost anywhere in the world.

Other countries include those with ex-pat populations. They need cover for when they want to return home to visit relatives or embark on travel adventures. These include exotic locations like Costa Rica, Mexico, France, Italy, The Caribbean. and many others. The ex-pats have set up homes in these countries and most often have pets who they would like to leave in their familiar environment instead of a boarding kennel.

Many Housesit opportunities are posted by ex-pats who have set up homes in France, Costa Rica, Portugal, or any number of attractive foreign locations. They want to return home to visit relatives. They are looking to match with house sitters who will care for their pets and keep their homes safe.

If a housesit has a lot of responsiblities and task fees can be negotiated. This type of house sit borders on property caretaking. Caretaking normally comes with a salary. You can investigate this opportunity at The Caretaker Gazette

House Sitting Sites

A benefit for the housesitter is that having a completed profile with reviews acts as an online portfolio. This can be used to land future housesits.

Dedicated house sitting sites are built to facilitate private conversations where each side can get to know each other. The house sitters can be helped decide if the housesit is right for them. The homeowner can determine if the house sitter is the right fit for their needs. Once both parties feel comfortable, they can exchange direct contact details and take their conversations outside the site. They can then use tools such as Skype or Messenger to get to know each other.

Does House Sitting include Pet Sitting?

Many people who are looking for housesitting jobs also want to know if they include pet sitting. The answer is Yes, in over 85 percent of cases. This is one of the main reasons for getting a House Sitter. It saves the homeowner from placing their pets in kennels or boarding facilities. The pets can stay in their familiar environment with the feeding routines intact. Pets, just like humans can be stressed when placed in boarding facilities. This can lead to behavioral problems for the pet.

There are still House sits without pets - also known as pet-free housesits.

What are the benefits of House Sitting?

There are many benefits of housesitting, both for the homeowner and the housesitter. For the homeowner, it provides peace of mind knowing that their home and pets are being cared for by a responsible person. It also saves them the expense of boarding their pets or placing them in a kennel.

For the house sitter, it provides an opportunity to travel and experience new places. House sitters also enjoy the companionship of the pets. Oftentimes, house sitters will form close bonds with the pets they are caring for.

Another benefit of housesitting is that it is a great way to save money on accommodation costs.

Housesitters also have the opportunity to live in some amazing places. They get to experience first-hand what it would be like to live in a certain city or country.

How do I become a House Sitter?

So, if you love animals and don't mind taking care of them while the homeowners are away, then housesitting is the job for you!

All you need to do is create a profile, and start applying for positions.

When you register we guide you through the process and you tick off each step on your way to completing your profile. We provide tips on polishing your profile to maximize your chances of finding the perfect sit.

Once you've been selected for a position, the homeowner should provide you with all the information you need to know about taking care of their home and pets. Make sure you press them for this and preferably ask for it in a written form. You can discuss these matters in-depth in the interview. Tools such as Skype or Zoom are often used now for each side to get to know each other, especially for international sits where it is not possible to meet beforehand.

So, if you are looking for a job that allows you to travel, and you don't mind taking care of pets and homes, then housesitting may be the perfect job for you! There are many opportunities all over the world, and with a little bit of research, you can find the perfect match.

Current List of International House sitting assignments However please do not have the expectation that the homeowners will be prepared to pay a housesitting fee.

Happy housesitting!