Some users (both house sitters and homeowners) have mentioned the price as a downside. Personally for me, it was\u00a0a great investment. So far this year I\u2019ve traveled for 45 days without paying for hotels. It also saved me a fortune as the owner of a very fussy cat. <\/span><\/p>\n They have changed their pricing structure to a single year long subscription for both house owners and house\/pet sitters at $199 per year. If you want to sign up as both, you can simply add $29 a year. You also get 24\/7 access to a free vet line advice.<\/p>\n TrustedHousesitters pricing plan was designed to encourage you down the path of year long subscription. For lots of members annual membership great, if you take more than one holiday, want to start planning in advance, or are travelling for a long period, a year membership is perfect. For those looking to just dip their toe and try the housesitting thing, the pricing is\u00a0a little unfair, but don\u2019t forget you can browse available house sits or house sitters for free before signing up. <\/span><\/p>\n The TrustedHousesitters system is different for sitters and homeowners. <\/span><\/p>\n Housesitters need to sign up and create a profile.\u00a0The basic steps for this are easy and won\u2019t take more than 10 minutes, but to really build a profile and increase chances of success it will take a little longer and some thought. After setting up a profile, housesitters should browse available posts or set up tailored email alerts. \u00a0Applying is easy, when you find an opportunity you like, simply click \u2018Apply\u2019 and send the homeowner a message using the in site messaging system. <\/span><\/p>\n As a homeowner you sign up and create your posting. This includes an introduction, information about your home and the location, and the responsibilities and pets the housesitter should expect. \u00a0This is quick and easy, and now TrustedHousesitters has increased the number of photos allowed, you can include your favorite snaps of your pets and home. Once a post is live you will (hopefully) start receiving applications, this should continue till you hit the \u2018reviewing applications\u2019 button. Once you\u2019ve picked your favorites, go ahead and set up phone calls, skype calls, and ask all the important questions. When you\u2019ve decided, click the \u2018confirm\u2019 button and seal the deal. At the end of a house sit you\u2019ll have the opportunity to leave a review of the sitter(s). <\/span><\/p>\n Being a housesitter definitely requires a little flexibility, otherwise you\u2019re going to spend a long time waiting (and probably not finding) your ideal location at the perfect timing. \u00a0That being said, this summer we\u2019ve been extremely lucky and found three house sits in the exact three locations we wanted that have lined up perfectly. Here\u2019s my advice for securing your ideal house sitting opportunity: <\/span><\/p>\nHow TrustedHousesitters Works<\/h2>\n
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For Homeowners<\/h3>\n
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