Category Top Tips – Homeowners

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How to Choose a Housesitter – Top 10 Steps

Learn how to choose a housesitter with expert tips on vetting profiles, interviewing sitters and preparing your home for a safe, stress‑free housesit. How to Choose a Housesitter: The Founder’s Guide to Making the Right Match Choosing a housesitter is…

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25 Top Questions to Ask Before House Sitting – Complete Checklist

Dreaming of your next housesitting adventure? Landing the perfect assignment is incredibly exciting, but the secret to a seamless, five-star stay happens before you even pack your bags. To help you avoid unexpected surprises and set yourself up for absolute…

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Pet Sitting Safety & Animal Instincts

What happens when a pet’s traumatic history is kept secret? Discover the realities of pet sitting safety and why total transparency—and secure housesitting platforms—are vital when animal instinct takes over. Read one seasoned sitter’s harrowing but inspiring true story. The…

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The Ultimate Housesitting Kitchen Checklist – Top Tips for Successful Housesits

Master the art of the perfect housesit handover. From the “Great Food Debate” to our essential housesitting kitchen checklist, learn how to prep the home and kitchen for a 5-star return. This is your top housesitter guide. The Ultimate Housesitting…

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Housesitting Expectations: Top Tips on What a Fair Exchange Actually Looks Like

What does a fair exchange actually look like? Discover the essential guidelines for balancing housesitting expectations. From daily pet care duties and the 2–4 hour rule to home preparation and fridge restocking, here is how homeowners and housesitters can create…

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Best House Sitting Camera Policy & Smart Home House Sitting Etiquette

Whether you are a homeowner or a housesitter looking for a quick summary of the definitive house sitting camera policy and smart home boundaries – read on. In this article we offer you the HouseSit Match essential rules for a…

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Best House Sitting in Richmond: Ted Lasso’s Richmond

Many of our regular housesitters gravitate towards particular locations. House sitting in Richmond has long been one of Kelly Hayes-Raitt’s favourite things to do, for all kinds of reasons. In this article she reviews her most recent exploration of that…

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How to Find a House Sitter: 15 Top Tips For Peace of Mind

Want absolute peace of mind as a pet and homeowner? Discover 15 expert tips to find a house sitter online safely. Learn how our 4.9* Trustpilot rated platform protects your home and pets by connecting you to some excellent and…

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