House Sitting Tips: 19 Things I Learned in My First Year as a Full-Time House Sitter

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Housesitting is such a great way to travel full time! In this video, I break down the things I learned in my first year as a full-time house sitter. If you want to know how to become a house sitter, house sitting tips, or if you have other house sitting FAQ, this video goes over A LOT!
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@MalinaPadgett 4 года назад

Any subjects from this video you'd like me to dedicate a full video to?

@annabodot962 Год назад

Great video. I am three months into home/pet sitting within a 100 m radius and have 10 clients. I've learned some things to ask about ahead: 1) water and electric shut offs, 2) light switches, 3) location of first aid stuff, 4) what neighbors are like, 5) what safety concerns there are, 6) where are the cleaning supplies. I've also learned to bring extra socks, lots of easy-to-prepare snacks and meals, my own little cleaning supply tote, my own condiments, very comfy clothing. I do not expect any food to be supplied, but do expect something to make coffee in, wifi access, and a place to work on my laptop. I make it a point to leave the home cleaner than I found it. It's a great lifestyle even though I always, always forget something after I leave!

@je_suis_calme_13 Год назад

Great video. I do find the background music distracting. Something to consider. Thank you for the info.

@MalinaPadgett Год назад

tried to do better in my latest videos... lmk what you think!

@REBsessions 2 года назад

I love your videos but I want to send you a microphone 😭❤️

@MalinaPadgett 2 года назад

haha! this room was huge and def had an echo!!!

@marianapekle4908 2 года назад

Hi, Malina! Thank you for this video ❤ I'm a college student considering taking a year off after my graduation to experience a lot of budget friendly ways to travel. This was very helpful. I also like your editing style, very cool ✨ The only thing I would change is that sometimes the music in the video overlaps your voice and is a bit distracting (I'm watching this in march 22 so idk if the comment is valid anyway hehe) Hope you're having a good time wherever you are right now!

@MalinaPadgett 2 года назад

you definitely should! let me know if you have any questions at all! and thanks for the feedback! will try to improve sound quality next time around for sure!

@JamesCouch777 11 месяцев назад

We talked about getting a house sitter but we weren't comfortable with strangers staying in our house.

@MalinaPadgett 11 месяцев назад

that totally makes sense!!

@MsShannaK 3 года назад

Awww starting up my business here in Florida but born and raised in Alaska. I wonder where she is and I hope they’re treating her well. I hope she had a good time in AK 🥰

@MalinaPadgett 3 года назад

thank you! I loved Alaska so much and feel like it is a second home in a way... I ended up staying until September of last year! I am currently in England and about to start doing some house sits here. Hoping that Florida is treating you well! 🥰

@yellofii 2 года назад

i turn 21 in 3 months and I cant wait! Im definitely gonna vlog my experience

@MalinaPadgett 2 года назад

i hope it goes great! let me know how your first it goes!!

@rayhannasaurus 2 года назад

This is the best house sitting guide by far! Thank you for your time and efforts! 🙌🏾

@MalinaPadgett 2 года назад

thank you so much! that means a lot!!

@Michael.Custance 3 года назад

Legit question RE "Use of car included" - This sounds incredibly convenient! My only concern is dealing with police in the event of a routine traffic stop. You are in a car you don't own, possibly with a license from another state/country - It seems things could get VERY complicated. - Have you had to deal with this or know of anyone who has? If so what was the outcome?

@MalinaPadgett 2 года назад

Hey Michael! This is something I always run by my insurance company + ask the home owners to do as well since every country is different! I had it once in England where a homeowner needed to put me "temporarily" on their insurance for i think £50 for the month? In the US my experience has been more laid back in that my coverage covers me if I get in a wreck in a friends car... Traffic stop wise, I've never had this happen, but I think just calling the homeowner would work! Or maybe even if you feel more comfortable, having something typed out and signed by them?

@samanthaaguirre9264 3 года назад

I am considering starting to try Housesitting. However, my top concern is in regards to safety and danger. What are your thoughts and personal experiences regarding how you feel about your safety when housesitting?

@MalinaPadgett 2 года назад

hey samantha! For me I do the same thing when I do house sit as I do when I travel regularly -- research the area, be aware and on alert in places i've never been... with house sitting it is nice because you can talk to the home owner as well and ask for advice on places to avoid in the city, things to be aware of, etc.

@renet2388 3 года назад

Hey I remember watching you before going on my first sit! been to Indiana & Arizona :-)

@MalinaPadgett 3 года назад

amazing Liv!! How did they go?

@renet2388 3 года назад

@@MalinaPadgett so I've done a few more after I posted this and people say this all the time: you really do have SO much time on your hands when your house sitting. My last 2 house sits the home owners were unhappy bc I misplaced a few things or forgot to turn lights off things like that. It's hard when the animals start to act up due to being unhappy with the owner gone. So I was so focused on cleaning and giving them extra attention that I forgot things like washing sheets when I left and keeping certain doors closed. I've house sat a lot of animals with overweight issues. Has nothing to do with the job but, it just required more attention like medication... I was very uncomfortable with wiping a cat after she used the bathroom... but, I didn't know how bad it was when the owner let me know beforehand. Still glad that I got to experience this, just glad it's over. I can't choose a favorite state they were all great.

@renet2388 3 года назад

Thoughts on working while house sitting? Are they normally comfortable with you leaving for a few hours of the day?

@MalinaPadgett 3 года назад

absolutely! i work online so i haven't needed to leave for work purposes, but it's all about about communicating your schedule with the homeowners. the only housesit that i had where that would have been an issue was because the dog had special needs

@kimmie1402 2 года назад

BINGO!! This has been my #1 question, Which either no one addressed it, or they allude to the fact that you must be retired. Thanks for the question, and I hope your sits have been rewarding. Tuttles!!

@lindanicholson2268 3 года назад

Music is very annoying

@MalinaPadgett 3 года назад

noted for future videos! thanks Linda :)

@phillipsternkopf5491 2 года назад

Thanks for the video, but bad voice recording and loud music in the background is a really bad combination. Hard to understand…

@MalinaPadgett 2 года назад

thanks for the feedback! will try to improve sound quality next time around!

@eugimango8769 2 года назад

your channel is really cool!

@MalinaPadgett 2 года назад

thank you!!! :)

@spiritualnomadlife 3 года назад

I love your channeled and my SO just started our housesitting journey we’re on one right now actually! I was wondering if you could give us any tips on getting started with remote work we also really want to go to Bali also!!!

@MalinaPadgett 3 года назад

hey there! i would absolutely love to do that! maybe will do a video? What are the two of you guys' professional backgrounds in?

@Flandernify 3 года назад

I guess most hosts make 2 weeks offers (if not less). I guess it would be exhausting to move from one house-sitting to the next. Or can you get to get by taking on only 2 months long offers?

@MalinaPadgett 3 года назад

For me it's just been about planning in advance so I can be more selective about the sits I take on that fit into the 1-2+ month range. The more reviews you get and the more established you get the more you'll be able to plan your sits out further in advance and be more selective.

@Flandernify 3 года назад

@@MalinaPadgett That was helpful, thank you!

@MalinaPadgett 3 года назад

@@Flandernify absolutely! anything else you have questions about, just shoot it my way :)

@prateekwalia1898 3 года назад

What is the acceptance rate for first time house sitter?

@MalinaPadgett 2 года назад

it is definitely hard to get that first sit! i recommend targeting somewhere that either has a ton of sits available - london is a good choice - or somewhere that does not have a lot of applicants. when you "view date" on a TrustedHousitters listing, you can see how many people have applied for that sit!

@Racmed18 3 года назад

I'm from Portugal and want to apply to a long term sitting (more than 6 months) in a different European country. How do I get an authorization to stay in a foreign country long term? Do trusted house sitters help with that? I can't find this information anywhere. Thanks.

@MalinaPadgett 2 года назад

hi Raquel! I know this can be frustrating! I think the only way you would be able to do a long term sit that you need a visa for is if you were doing it through a paid service where they could sponsor you. Since TH is a "trade" type of housesitting, they don't do anything with visas

@incoplanje7392 2 года назад

Also, you don't need a visa in most of the other European countries. You have a European passport. :)

@wandernaddy4252 3 года назад

I really wanna start to be a pet sitter but i worried that i will not find the house to sit, do they really believe stranger from other country? 😕

@MalinaPadgett 3 года назад

hey Nadeera! yes! it's all about references and interviewing.. very similar to interviewing for a job! where are you wanting to house or pet sit?

@igorrosales1799 3 года назад

How can I do housesitting paid jobs? trustedhousesitters doesn't pay

@MalinaPadgett 3 года назад

hey Igor! If you're interested in doing paid house or pet sitting I recommend focusing on one city or market and building a portfolio of clients from there. Starting with a service like Rover is a great way to get going!

@igorrosales1799 3 года назад

@@MalinaPadgett thank you melina!

@iBaudan 3 года назад

Hello!!! My only question is how do people from other countries make the step to trust u?? I mean even if u have references, would be not prefer someone from their own country??? I am asking because I wanna do it but I guess have to be hard. And how much time before u have to house sitting u have to travel to the country?? I mean for time to buy flight and everything because some countries u need visa and time to do it hehehe... sorry for all my questions but I really wanna know to do it.

@MalinaPadgett 3 года назад

Great questions! It's really like applying for a job. Before I do a housesit, I "interview" with the homeowner. In my experience, it's been more about if the two of you click and not if you're from the same country. As far as traveling to the country beforehand, I always discuss with the homeowners if they would like me to come a few days early to ensure a great transition and start to the housesit. As far as visas go, once you get the hang of it, you'll have your travel schedule planned out months in advance so you should have plenty of time to prepare for visas, flights, etc. :)

@princessmagwaza6506 3 года назад

Hi watching from south African please help me get house sitter job in America, Australia or UK as been house sitter since 2008 up to now thank you

@MalinaPadgett 2 года назад

hey there! are you signed up for any service?

@winterhayes7864 3 года назад

How did you get started ? How expensive is the Trusted House Sitters?

@MalinaPadgett 3 года назад

Hi Winter! TrustedHousesitters is about the price of a hotel room for one night - $129/yr - definitely recommend using my 25% off code: RAF256083 😊 bit.ly/3tegKpG

@timi5169 2 года назад

Very very annoying music in the background. Also too loud.

@MalinaPadgett 2 года назад

appreciate the feedback! will try to improve sound quality next time around!

@Ytshortstop674 2 года назад

Can you bring a friend with you to housesit?

@MalinaPadgett 2 года назад

absolutely! just run it by the homeowner first and i recommend doing anything you can to make the homeowner feel comfortable about it, even ask if they would like to talk to the friend first

@mindpassage935 2 года назад

Hi, your video is very informative but I'm confused. So it's not a paid job?

@MalinaPadgett 2 года назад

hi there! sits through TrustedHousesitters are not paid, but there are services where you can do housesitting as a paid job! They are normally more focused in specific markets, whereas this type of house sitting is more for travelers