What's a House Sit?

House sitting is the practice whereby a person leaving their house for a period of time entrusts it to one or more "house sitters", who by a mutual agreement are permitted to live or stay in the property temporarily, in exchange for assuming any combination of responsibilities.

What does house sitting include?

The house sitter's responsibilities include collecting and organizing homeowners' mail, periodically turning house lights on and off, as well as monitoring surveillance footage to take note of and report any suspicious activity occurring around or outside of homeowners' houses.

What exactly 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.