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Being a house sitter is something that you need to take seriously. People are trusting you with their homes, the personal items within, and even with their furry members of the family. While the job seems to be simple enough, it’s not something you can afford to take lightly, or you’ll have a tough time finding gigs in the future. For this reason alone, you need to equip yourself with the following “must know” pieces of information before homeowners hand over their keys to you.

So, you’re going on vacation, headed for the warm, sandy beach – how exciting! But how will you ensure your home is safe and free from damage while you’re away? There’s a lot to think about and while you won’t be able to control everything, here are a few tips to help bring some peace of mind and let you enjoy your vacation

What can homeowners do to protect their home from criminals? In this article, we provide 7 easy proven tips to help prevent home burglaries.

Hiring a pet sitter is a highly personal experience and when you add your beloved four-legged friend into the picture, things get a little more complicated. While you could ask some obvious questions, like how much experience they have, offer a list of reference, see if they’re licensed, bonded and insured, there’s also some other more personal queries you may have. Take a look at these 6 important and unusual questions you should ask a qualified pet sitter before considering hiring them

You’re on vacation. You’re anxiously watching the news for information about the storm that you missed back home. As you listen to the report of strong winds, the televisions shows several damaged houses, and trees that have fallen. You panic. You wonder how your home is. You wonder if the house sitter is okay. Your mind races, you scramble to your phone. The phone rings… and rings… and your house sitter answers. Fortunately, you have a great house sitter and they took the necessary precautions the night before the storm. You’re relieved! Although you couldn’t reach them the day before due to the damage to the mobile phone network, your house sitter was experienced. She took the necessary steps to secure the windows and furniture during the storm. She reports that other than a screen door, nothing was damaged. Sound like the kind of sitter you want watching your home? Absolutely! In this article, we’ll take a look at five qualities of really great house sitters!

How do you not only find a house sitter but ensure that they can be trusted? In this article, we’ll look at ways to ensure you've found a trustworthy house sitter. We’ll also take a look at HouseSitter.com’s services which will help you find a responsible house sitter!

An excellent reputation is the most valuable thing that you own as a house sitter. It is built carefully over time, and can be lost easily with one bad experience. Read on to find a few helpful suggestions that should ensure that you are known as an exemplary house sitter.

Every homeowner has his or her own way of doing things. Nonetheless, there are some general guidelines that should keep everything running smoothly. Here are a few of those lines you certainly don't want to cross.

Have an upcoming house sitting or pet sitting assignment? We've put together the best tips and tricks to ensure you get the most out of the experience and have happy clients who will call you back next time they need your help!

If you're planning on being away from home, you may be thinking of hiring a house sitter sometime soon. Perhaps you have pets and don't want to leave them at a kennel for a long period, or you just want to come back to your house exactly the way you left it. Read on for more of our ideas as to why hiring a house sitter is the way to go.