Top tips for being a great house and pet sitter

house sitter tipsHouse and pet sitting is open to anyone with the will to travel and a love for animals. That’s it!

New people to meet, new places to visit and new pets to keep you company are just around the corner on a house and pet sitting adventure.

But some sitters are more successful than others in securing positions. With a variety of house and pet sitting opportunities across Australia ready and waiting for the ideal candidate, we’ve put together a few tips that can help you stand out above the rest:

  1. Treat every listed position like a job interview
    Respond to house and pet sitting positions professionally. This is your first impression and if the home owner likes what you have to say, they will look further at your profile.
  2. Tell the owners what you can do for them
    Many sitters make the mistake of talking too much about themselves. It is best to mention your experience caring for similar pets and house sitting and what you are willing to do, for instance, garden maintenance.
  3. Keep your profile up-to-date
    An image is worth a thousand words, so be sure to have an appropriate and up-to-date profile image. You should also keep your availability up to date. It is also worth mentioning if you can provide police checks for added peace of mind of the home owner.
  4. Include references
    Include referees, phone numbers and any house sitting/pet caring highlights you have experienced. Make it easy for the owner to work with you.
  5. Be flexible
    If you are flexible with dates, mention this, because home owners may want the house sitter to come earlier to get to know the pets and property.

Register as a Mindahome house and pet sitter today to take advantage of the financial and lifestyle benefits house and pet sitting has to offer.