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by Ian White
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for them to supervise a major home repair while you are away.
You may be wondering who actually does house-sitting? You may be
surprised to learn there are many individuals who become house
sitters because it gives them the opportunity to save money on
their living expenses. This enables them to save money for their
own homes. Other house sitters may be retirees who are looking
for a change of environment after years of work, or they wish to
relocate to your area to be near relatives. A few individuals who
are temporarily relocated due to their employment may also look
into house sitting. House sitters are everyday people just like
you and me.
It is usually standard that house sitters will be responsible for
paying the utility bills while you are away. This takes the worry
off a home owner who is concerned about coming home to a large
phone or electric bill. All other bills, such as taxes, mortgage
and home insurance is still the responsibility of the owner.
When you contact a house-sitting directory you will have access
to their data base of registered house sitters. Registration for
home owners is usually free with most directories. You privacy
is assured, and your personal information will not be given out
to any prospective house sitter. You alone decide when you are
comfortable with a house sitter and are open to having him or her
know your personal information.
When selecting your house sitter, you should only choose one that
can meet all of your criteria. Once you have narrowed down your |
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