What Do You Do When House Sitting?

The Do's and Don'ts of Housesitting
  1. Do Keep the House Clean. Cleanliness is just as important as taking care of someone's pets. ...
  2. Do Love and Take Care of the Pets. ...
  3. Do Lock Up Everytime You Leave. ...
  4. Do Leave the Owners a Welcome Home Gift. ...
  5. Do Make the Bed. ...
  6. Don't Raid Their Liquor Cabinet. ...
  7. Don't Leave the Housesit Early.

What do you do as a house sitter?

What Does a House Sitter Do? House sitters watch over a homeowner's house to ensure it remains occupied while the owner is away. They regularly switch the lights on to give the appearance that homeowners are present. They may also take care of pets and perform light maintenance and cleaning.

Do you bring your own food when house-sitting?

“Generally a house sitter will take care of their own meals during their stay,” says Gottsman. “However, food may be left for the sitter that they are welcome to eat.”

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

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