House sitters also can deter would - be vandals who might find an empty home a prime target, a growing concern in slow markets where listings stand empty for months before they sell.
Not exact matches
Our experienced pet
sitters will keep a watch on not only your pets but
also your
house, bring in the mail, water the plants, and whatever else you need taken care of.
Much of the time, the pet
sitter will
also house sit, which means less stress on pets because they don't have to experience the change in scenery.
Some
sitters also offer to perform additional services, such as watering your houseplants and bringing in your mail, and some
sitters will take up residence in your home if you prefer to keep your
house looking inhabited while you are away.
While TrustedHousesitters is the most popular
house - sitting site, it's
also the most competitive, said Hayes - Raitt, who has been a full time
house - and pet -
sitter for nine years.
You can
also create temporary codes with built - in expiration dates, or codes that will only work on certain days or at certain times of day — an excellent way of letting
house cleaners or pet
sitters in, or keeping the in - laws at bay.