House Sitter - FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions)

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Are there regular house sitting opportunities?
Yes! We are constantly getting requests for house sitters from homeowners looking for sitters.

How long will it take to find me a house to sit and for how long is my listing 'live'?
Happy House Sitters cannot guarantee the period of time it will take to find a suitable match. However, in our experience the average time is 4 to 8 weeks. Your application details will be forwarded to every listed homeowner in all of your nominated location zones for a period of 12 months, unless you have too many offers and ask for your account to be suspended.

Why use Happy House Sitters?

  • Happy House Sitters is a national list of house sitters.
  • Many home owners come to us looking for sitters.
  • Happy House Sitters offers the easiest and most cost effective way of finding a house to sit.
  • Happy House Sitters is reasonably priced and offers a flexible pricing structure to suit different budgets.
  • We keep introducing you to home owners for one year, no matter how many sits you have had, for the one registration fee.
  • You can choose to sit in ALL inner suburbs or ALL outer Suburbs for the one fee. This flexibility gives you a better chance at finding a sit sooner.

When will my listing be sent to homeowners?
Every time we receive a request for a sitter in your chosen areas.

Does Happy House Sitters offer a student discount?
YES!!! If you mention where you saw our ad and supply your student ID. No. and name of institution!!! 15% OFF

Does it cost more to register in more than one location zone?
NO!!! Your subscription includes registration in as many location zones as you wish within your chosen pricing zone(s), (Red, blue or both).

How flexible do I need to be?
We suggest you register in as many location zones as possible (for the one price). Be as flexible as possible. This increases your chances of getting a suitable sit sooner!

Rural House Sits
We often gets sits in rural areas that we can't fill due to a lack of sitters wanting to sit in those areas. So if you feel like escaping the city life for a few months and enjoying the fresh air of the country then why not try a rural sit. You don't have to be a farmer, most are hobby farms with a few cattle or sheep or a small 'Bed and Breakfast' business.

Will I get a copy of my ad?
YES. Within 7 days of receiving your application form.

Does it cost to change my details?
NO!!! You may change your details as often as you like free of charge. Just give us a call.

What type of person do most home owners look for?
The truth is, anyone can be a house sitter and anyone can be a home owner. There is no 'type'. Home owners just want someone they like and can trust. Just as you would.

How long is a house sit?
A house sit can be any length of time. However, we aim at sits no shorter than one month.