Paul D. Says:
What’s the best way to land housesitting gigs overseas?
IL Roving Correspondent Jim Santos Says:
Hi,
My wife and I are looking into pet/house sitting overseas as part of our slow travel life we are starting later this month. We’ve registered with trustedhousesitters.com to look for opportunities.
So far we’ve applied for several, but haven’t snagged the first yet.
Just about all of the housesitting opportunities I have looked at so far have included at least one pet. I guess folks aren’t as concerned about leaving an empty house, in these days of Ring systems and monitored alarms.
You should know you will have to complete a bio and provide verified identification before being accepted. You also need at least one reference before your availability goes public. Pictures of pets you have owned or sat for are also helpful.
You may find that you need to accept a few local shorter term sits before you appeal to the overseas clients.
There’s plenty more advice available in Yvonne Bauche’s in-depth report, The Ultimate Guide to Free Stays in Luxury Accommodation…All Over the World.
Hope that helps!
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