House Sitters

A house sitter is responsible for taking care of a homeowner’s property while they are away. The primary duties include ensuring the home remains secure, clean, and well-maintained during the homeowner’s absence. Specific tasks may vary depending on the homeowner’s needs but generally include.

Duties

1. Security

Regularly checking the property to ensure it is secure, including locking doors and windows, setting alarm systems, and monitoring for any unusual activity.

2. Maintenance

Performing light maintenance tasks such as watering plants, collecting mail, and taking out the trash. In some cases, house sitters may also need to handle minor repairs or coordinate with service providers for home maintenance.

3. Pet Care

If the homeowner has pets, the house sitter may be responsible for feeding, walking, and caring for them, including administering medication if necessary.

4. Cleaning

Keeping the home tidy by doing basic cleaning tasks like dusting, vacuuming, and ensuring that the home remains in good condition.

5. Communication

Providing regular updates to the homeowner, including reports on the condition of the home and any issues that arise.

6. Emergency Handling

Being prepared to handle emergencies such as plumbing issues, electrical problems, or security breaches and contacting the appropriate services if needed.

7. Emergency Handling

Being prepared to handle emergencies such as plumbing issues, electrical problems, or security breaches and contacting the appropriate services if needed.

Pay

Hourly Rate

Some house sitters may charge an hourly rate, which typically ranges from $15 to $30 per hour.

Daily Rate

More commonly, house sitters are paid a daily rate. This can range from $25 to $75 per day, with higher rates often associated with more extensive duties, such as pet care or maintaining large properties.

Weekly/Monthly Rate

For longer-term house sitting assignments, sitters may charge a weekly or monthly fee, which can range from $200 to $1,000 per week, depending on the complexity of the tasks and the value of the property.

Benefits:

Pay & Benefits: Hourly wages, flexible schedules.

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