''Housesitting' is a great option for long-term travel when you're on a tight budget. I had only been a home sitter for a brief time when I originally published this piece in 2019. It was the second time I'd done it.
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'As of March 2022, despite the restrictions imposed by covid, I have been able to do several additional home sits. What is house sitting, and how can you get started? In this post, I'll answer all your concerns and give a wealth of advice on how you may do this while still working and traveling the world.

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'What is House Sitting?

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'When your house sits, you take up residence in someone else's residence and take care of the 'property' while they are gone. You may also be asked to care for their pets and plants and take out the trash.

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'This may be arranged for a few days, a week, a month, or even longer. Homeowners may rest easy knowing that their dogs and plants are adequately taken care of while at work. You'll also get free lodging and access to the mansion. Win-win.

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'Reasons to Work as a Housesitter

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'With the international house sitting community, you may meet like-minded people and develop long-lasting friendships, saving a lot of money on lodging. You can also get to know the neighborhood better and see things you otherwise wouldn't have. Be a local, indeed! You may also go at your speed between home sits.

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'In addition to lowering your lodging costs, cooking for yourself will save you money on your food budget. A healthy lifestyle might also result from this as we tend to overeat while on the road.

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'House Sitting: A Complete Guide to Getting Started

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'House-sitting can be obtained in one of three ways. You may rely on recommendations from people you know and trust. Because of a friend's recommendation, I received my first housesitting job. It piqued my interest and gave me a taste.

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'You may also begin house sitting by signing up for a free account with one of the many well-known house sitting websites. Housesitting opportunities throughout the world are constantly being added to these platforms. You may contact homeowners and set up a house sit after creating a profile and paying a monthly membership fee.

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'A housesitting website provides insurance to cover property damage, theft, and public liability, making it a superior option for locating a housesitting opportunity.

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'How to Get a Job as a House Sitter

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'Open an account and build a profile before applying for home sitting jobs or advertising your services on a house sitting website. It's a good idea to put a few items in your profile to entice homeowners to hire you to take care of their property. Included in this list are the following:

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• 'Experience. In the beginning, you may not believe you have any relevant experience, but you could. Have you rented and maintained the property? The number of housesits you've done is more important than the number of times you've done them.
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• 'References. Take advantage of any previous home sitting experience you may have. Because housesitting is founded on trust, the owners will want to ensure that you can be trusted to care for their property and pets.
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• 'Pets. Because most housesitting gigs need the care of a pet or dogs, you should mention that you're a big animal lover. In addition to that, they aren't necessarily cats and dogs. Keep an eye out for snakes and livestock!
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'How Do You Approach a New Home Buyer?

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'It's best to apply as soon as you find a house sit that interests you because they tend to fill up rapidly. In addition, a few hundred people may be interested in applying for a home sit. Write an introduction message to go with your profile when you apply; just like if you were applying for a new position, tailor your message to the same house sitting position. You are, at least in one regard. For the homeowner to get back to you within a few days to discuss the house sitting further, it is important to make a good impression.

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'How To Be A Good Housesitter

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'First and foremost, if you want to be a 'successful home sitter', make sure you show up. Yes, if you agree to housesit, you must show up. Aside from that, you should always treat the house respectfully, as if it were your own. Try to avoid causing any damage.

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'Please do not lose your pets or kill all the plants, but I understand how difficult this may be. When you open the door or overwater the plant, that cunning cat runs out of the house! It's possible. A solid recommendation from this house sit can help you land future housesitting gigs.