At House Sitters Canada we make it easy for homeowners to find their perfect house and pet sitter from our community of sitters, but there are things you can do to make the process even smoother.
Here’s some advice on how to find your ideal house sitter.
The easiest and fastest way to find a great house sitter with House Sitters Canada is by listing your own homeowner ad. Think of it like posting a job description, you outline what you need (dates, location, pet care, etc.), and you will have interested sitters contact you to find out more and apply for your house sit. There is no need to scroll through our list of house sitters. By putting your ad on the website, you’re inviting the most suitable and available sitters to come to you.
This works because the sitters who message you are already available for your dates and keen on your location. This saves time, and you get to choose from a group of suitable experienced house and pet sitters interested to take care of your home and pets.
When you list your house-sitting job on House Sitters Canada, you’re tapping into a community of sitters actively looking for opportunities. They can set up alerts so if your ad matches their requirements, they will be notified immediately. This means you’ll start hearing from potential matches quickly.
And the best part is that every sitter who contacts you is confirming two things upfront: they’re available for your dates, and they’re genuinely interested in looking after your home and pets.
It is important to try and be specific in your ad. The more you share upfront, the more suitable the applicants will be. For example, if your cat needs regular medication at a certain time each day, or you have specific garden needs, make sure you mention it. If your home is close to ski fields or in a city near vibrant night life, then highlight that too. This helps sitters decide if it’s a suitable house sit for them before they message you. This saves time and means fewer surprises later. You’ll only get interested sitters who already understand your needs and are happy to meet them.
One of the advantages of placing a homeowner ad is that you’ll often get multiple replies from different sitters. This gives you options. You can compare reviews, chat with a few applicants, and even save their profiles for the future. If you find someone fantastic but end up going with someone else, keep their details handy for your next holiday.
With House Sitters Canada we have a private in-house message system, so you can retain sitter details and communication easily without sharing private contacts.
And if by some reason the sitter must cancel, you’ll already have a list of backup sitters who’ve shown interest in your home and location.
Having good photos really make your ad stand out. You want to attract the most experienced and suitable house sitters, so having good photos will help you to do this. Include cute photos of your pets (so sitters can picture caring for them), your garden (if there’s upkeep involved), and some of your home. If you’re in a small community like Chinook Park, or amongst the cosmopolitan buzz of Toronto, a photo of the area can really highlight the perks of your location.
Great photos attract more sitters which means more experienced people for you to choose from.
We know trust is key. That’s why all communication stays on House Sitters Canada until you’re ready to share personal contact details. Only registered sitters can message you through our private messaging system, and every sitter’s profile links to their list of reviews from previous homeowners.
You can have peace of mind and take your time reviewing applicants and only share personal information once you’ve found your match.
Found your ideal house sitter? You can easily deactivate your ad with one click. If you want to tweak dates or details for next time, you can update your ad and repost it later. This flexibility means you won’t have to start from scratch every time you need a house and pet sitter. And if you travel regularly, you can build a network of reliable sitters who know your home and pets and can house sit for you again and again.
The first step towards stress-free travel is listing your house-sitting ad with House Sitters Canada. By being clear about your needs and letting sitters come to you, you’ll quickly and easily find the perfect sitter who will provide excellent home and pet care while you are away.
To place your homeowner ad and find one of our registered house sitters click here.
We signed up with your site about 3 weeks ago and already have 2 bookings. I will also admit to signing up with another service thinking that 2 sites would give me more choices. Well, I have to say yours comes out ahead by a mile. A lot of thought has gone into how you run your site and it really shows. So our thanks for making it so easy to understand and use. I highly recommend your site to anyone interested in either listing as a homeowner or a sitter. Agnes & David
