How much does it cost to join?
This is a completely free service. There is no charge.
Is house-sitting right for me?
House-sitting is ideal for you if...
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You are saving for your first home.
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You are renovating
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You are retired
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You're travelling
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You're not sure where you want to live
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You love pets
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You hate paying rent!
Am I suitable to house-sit?
We have a broad range of home owners looking for sitters in all phases of life. Our sitters include males and females who are couples, singles, families with and without children, seniors, retirees, and students. People who are renovating, separating, can't decide where to live and those who are travelling with and without their own pets.
Our site also attracts home owners with all types of properties from all over the world. They include apartments, condos, houses, town-houses as well as rural properties. The only requirements are that you are honest, security conscious, reliable and a pet lover.
What is expected of me as a house-sitter?
In return for living rent free, you agree to keep the property secure, clean and tidy. You take care of any minor maintenance (e.g. gardens, lawns or pool) as well as care for any pets as if they were your own.
In most cases the house-sitter agrees to pay the day-to-day untility bills. Ultimately though, the actual terms must be negotiated between you and the home owner.
What type of person do home owners look for?
The truth is, anyone can be a house-sitter. There is no 'type'. Home owners simply want someone they like and trust. Just as you would.
How flexible do house-sitters have to be?
Be as flexible as possible. This increases your chances of getting a home to sit sooner! House-sitting requires flexibility but offers the opportunity to save huge amounts of money.
How long is the average house-sit?
House-sits can range between two weeks and 12 months. Sometimes longer.
How does House Sit Ads work?
Both house-sitters and home owners register as members. The sitter creates and advertisement about themselves and the areas they are interested in. The home owner also creates an advertisement about their home and the arrangement they are looking for.
How do I become a house-sitter?
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Become a full member by completing our registration form. We will then send you an email with your login details.
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Create an advertisement about yourself.
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Login to the members' section. Here you can search homes available and contact any of the home owners in the areas you registered.
What are the benefits and what's in it for me?
You get to live RENT FREE! If you are currently paying $300 pw in rent, that's a saving of $15,600.00 pa! In return for living rent free you agree to keep the property secure, clean and tidy, take care of any maintenance i.e. gardens, lawns as well as care for any pets as if they were your own loved ones. In most cases the sitter agrees to pay for any utilities used. However, this should only be used a guideline and the actual terms must be negotiated between the sitter and the homeowner.
Am I guaranteed a house sit?
No house sitting agency can give a 100% guarantee who will get which house sit, because ultimately it's the home owners that choose the sitters and not the agency.
Do I need references and a police check to register?
No. However some home owners do ask for character references and police checks when they interview you. You can apply for a police check at any police station.
How do I attract home owners with my advertisement?
When writing your advertisement, think about the sorts of qualities you would want in looking after your home and pets.
But mostly be honest and be yourself.
When can I start looking for a house to sit?
As soon as you register, we will send you a password to access the members section on this website. From there, you can contact set up your account and contact any of the home owners in the areas you have registered.
How long will it take to find a house to sit and how long will my listing be 'live'.
No house sitting site can guarantee how long it will take to find a suitable house sit because the home owner chooses the sitter, not us. However, both your password to search for sits and your application details are searchable by every listed homeowner for 12 months.
Can I contact Home Owners directly or do I have to wait for them to contact me?
Once you become a full member you can contact home owners via our internal email system accessed from your 'My Account' page. This means you can be proactive and don't have to wait around for the phone to ring.
All messages are stored and can be viewed and replied to from your 'My Account' page.
Can Home Owners contact me?
Yes. When home owners who read your advertisement want to get in touch with you, they can contact you via our internal email system.
What can I do within my account?
Once logged in to your account you can search for and contact home owners, update any details, request references and add them to your profile, update your 'availability calander' identify favorites, add photos and much more.
You will find the site very user friendly and easy to use.
How do I change my details? Does it cost?
You may change your details as often as you like free of charge. Just login to your account via the home page.
Does House Sit Ads provide anyone with my contact details?
No. We respect your privacy. Only you can disclose your contact details to prospective home owners.