House sitter - how to find one?
What is the best way to go about finding a house sitter? I have never hired one before, so would not only like to find one but also learn what the parameters are. Is there a way to do a background check etc.? Do they get paid in addition to staying in my house? If so, how is the rate determined. My primary reason for needing one is that I have a cat that would need some company, versus someone just stopping by to feed him.
Any advice/info appreciated.
Sep 2, 2016
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Sounds like you are actually looking for a cat sitter. And for that I recommend Rover.com I have two dogs and a cat and am always way more worried about them than about my actual house when I go away. It seems there are many people who pet sit for a living, or sometimes just to subsidize another job or they are in college and by now it looks like they have all discovered Rover so there are a lot of people to choose from there. I am super picky about who takes care of my animals, so I ended up interviewing 10 people before I found a few I loved, but have finally found 3 people I trust completely. I have to be out of town fairly frequently and the website has saved me from constantly stressing about my animals. Some people charge very little, like $30/night, and others (the ones most in demand) charge as much as $150/night.
https://www.housecarers.com/ is a site I have used a couple times with good results. sitters are free here
I have also gotten young adult friends of my kids to do it for free--they are living at home so happy to have a house to themselves and a break from their parents :)
I have also paid people...