Common Questions.

I find almost all my month long stays through house sitting. It is by far the most sustainable way to see the country.

House sitting eliminates lodging costs, the largest travel expense. Depending on the stay, you can save thousands per year.

Mostly free, but you cover transport, groceries, and personal items. Planning ensures these remain minimal.

Not necessarily. Start with small local assignments. Focus on building a trustworthy profile and clear communication.

For frequent sitters, it pays off through saved lodging. Consider your travel plans before committing.

Yes. I provide a verified 25% discount through my referral link. Check my review page for details.

No, membership is required to contact owners. My discount link makes the initial investment significantly cheaper.

It takes strategy. Most beginners fail by applying to high competition sits first. Start with shorter local sits.

Short local sits, weekends, or houses with fewer pets are easiest. Avoid competitive, long term sits at first.

No. Many sitters get their first sit without reviews. What matters is a profile that clearly explains your experience, responsibility, and availability.

Yes. TrustedHousesitters lists a range of sits. Start small and build reviews for bigger opportunities.

Photos and clear communication are key. You want to remove all anxiety the owner might have about their pet and home.

Short and focused. Owners skim. Well structured sections explaining your care standards and home treatment work better than long personal stories.

Clear, well lit photos showing your face are essential. Your main photo should be 3:2 (e.g., 900×600) and ideally include you with a pet.

Reliability, cleanliness, and clear communication. Owners want to know their pet’s routine will be followed and their home respected.

Yes. Don’t assume it’s obvious. Saying how you keep a home clean and follow instructions builds trust faster than vague statements.

It depends, but many owners prefer sitters who stay longer to reduce disruption for pets. If you prefer long term sits, mention it clearly.

Extremely normal. Even top tier sitters with dozens of reviews get rejected. It is often a matter of timing, demographics, or a returning sitter applying.

Absolutely not. Most rejections are due to factors outside your control, such as returning sitters or specific demographic preferences. Always move on immediately.

It is a psychological factor. Owners often believe pets adjust faster to someone who resembles their own appearance or energy levels, creating a sense of familiarity.

Focus on what you can control: get 3 reviews through short local sits, update photos to 3:2 ratio, and ensure your application mentions the pets by name.

A reliable mobile hotspot is essential for nomadic life, as you can never fully trust public WiFi.

Unlimited data is a must for reliable hotspotting. I use Visible for its unlimited hotspot feature.

I maintain a nationwide gym membership for consistent workouts and reliable showers. Planet Fitness is my go to.

If you ever feel unsafe, document the issues with photos immediately and contact TrustedHousesitters support via their member safety line. Their team can help mediate or advise on next steps if the home condition poses a genuine risk.

Take clear photos or videos of the issue, and ensure all critical communication with the homeowner happens via the in-app messaging system. This creates a timestamped record that TrustedHousesitters can use if a formal report is ever filed.

Yes, most issues are resolved through direct, polite communication. If a misunderstanding occurs, referring back to the original listing or your initial messages often clears things up without involving platform support.

Yes, if you do more than 2 nights of house sitting per year. The breakeven is 2 nights at ~$100/night. Everything after that is pure savings. For full-time travelers, this math is hard to beat.

Competition is real for desirable locations. The key is applying within minutes of posting. I use an AI system to personalize applications in under 30 seconds, which gives me a massive edge.

People who don't genuinely love pets. For me, having animals around adds warmth and routine. If pets feel like a chore rather than companionship, this isn't for you.

Yes. I paid for only 6 nights of hotels in 6 months (180 days). That's $17,400 in hotel costs I didn't pay. The longer you do it, the easier it becomes to string sits back-to-back.

Transport (flights/fuel), groceries, and time spent applying. House sitting doesn't make flights free, but eliminating accommodation (40-70% of travel costs) changes everything.

They treat it like Airbnb—browsing casually and applying randomly. Success requires strategic applications, a strong profile, and understanding that the first sit is the hardest. After that, it compounds.

Standard for most people (liability protection + vet line). Premium if you're full-time with no backup housing (sit cancellation insurance is critical). Basic only if testing with 1-2 sits per year.

Yes, if you're doing 10+ sits per year. No per-sit booking fees save money quickly, and sit cancellation insurance is essential when you have no backup housing plan.

Both Basic and Standard charge per-sit booking fees for each confirmed sit. Only Premium has zero booking fees. If you're doing many sits, Premium breaks even around 8 sits per year.