Guide to Securing Your Initial House-sitting Position

Guide to Securing Your Initial House-sitting Position

For those new to the world of house sitting, securing your first assignment on TrustedHousesitters can seem like a daunting task. However, with a few key strategies, you can increase your chances of landing your dream housesit.

Create a Strong Profile

A well-crafted profile is the first step to standing out as a potential sitter. Highlight your experience with pets and house sitting clearly. Include detailed information about your skills, reliability, and love for animals. Adding references or background checks (if available) enhances trustworthiness. Including a short introduction video can make your profile stand out by personalizing your application and showing genuine enthusiasm.

Apply Quickly

Many sits are booked fast, so it's essential to respond shortly after listings are posted to increase your chances. Prompt applications demonstrate interest and commitment.

Make a Good Impression

Customize each application message to reflect the specific pets and home you are applying for. Explain why you are a great fit and share relevant experiences with similar animals or homes.

Be Responsive

Answer messages from pet owners promptly and clearly to build trust and maintain good communication throughout the process.

Be Flexible

Offering adaptable dates or willingness to cope with special pet needs can make your application more attractive.

Additional Tips

• Being organized and ready to settle in smoothly once confirmed, like handling food, space, and routines efficiently, is appreciated by homeowners and can lead to positive reviews for future sits.
• Including some references can help boost a new profile.
• Adding a video to a profile can increase the number of homeowners who get in touch.
• Sending blanket emails is not recommended as they are obvious to homeowners and easily forgotten.
• Starting with a housesit local to you can make life easier for both the sitter and the homeowner.
• TrustedHousesitters send out a daily email of new listings, so members can check and apply for them immediately.
• Referencing the homeowner's profile or photos, mentioning their pets by name, and showing that you have read their whole profile can help stand out.

A Success Story

Toni and Drew, the owners of the first housesit, chose the sitters based on a personalized and friendly email. Their experience demonstrates the importance of making a good first impression and tailoring your application to the specific home and pets you are applying for.

Housesitting in Europe and beyond is a way to cut travel costs and stay in luxury accommodation. With these tips, you're well on your way to securing your first housesit on TrustedHousesitters. Good luck!

1. After creating a strong profile and making it stand out, ensure you apply quickly for house sitting opportunities, as many listings are booked swiftly.
2. When applying for a specific house-sitting assignment, customize your application message to show why you're a great fit for the pets and home in question.
3. To further enhance your chances, be adaptable with your dates and willing to accommodate special pet needs, as this can make your application more attractive to potential homeowners.

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