Many of our house and pet sitting members comment that they often get called back for return sits. They’ve developed a rapport and even a friendship with the home owners that they sit for, that they get booked out months and even years in advance.
Being successful at house and pet sitting does take organisation and a professional approach, but it is some of the personal touches that that make can you a stand out house sitter.
- Giving time: Having the time to spend with pets and provide them with company while the owners are away is a big plus. The priority is the pet – so if you’re able to spend most of the day with a home owners treasured pet, you’ve already got an advantage. Having the flexibility to meet with home owners prior to the house sit or stay a little longer also makes you an attractive house and pet sitter.
- Experience: Having experience does help in securing house and pet sit positions. Whether you have house and pet sat for family, for holidays or as an ongoing lifestyle choice, offering a range of references and testimonials to home and pet owners with your application is a bonus.
- Looking for the ‘out of the box’ experiences: If you’re interested in trying something new and looking for an experience to challenge your comfort zone, then house and pet sitting could offer you just that. From rural and regional to house sits on the outskirts of cities, you could discover unique locations for a different perspective on everyday life.
- Personal connection: Many successful house and pet sitters have a genuine interest in the homes and pets that they care for and this usually prompts repeat house sits. Taking a personal interest in the household routines and local area could help you develop friendships that last much longer than just the house and pet sit period.
- Availability: Peak periods aren’t always the time that home and pet owners travel, so being able to house and pet sit outside of school holidays or public holiday periods could secure you the position over another candidate. Being available any time of the year allows home owners the flexibility to arrange care for their pets easily and quickly.
These are just some of the top features of an ideal house and pet sitter, but every house and pet sit is unique.
So considering what is offered and required during the house and pet sit and understanding that you have to promote your individual skills as a sitter, will lead you on the path to securing many house and pet sits in the future.