What Does a House Sitter Do?
A house sitter temporarily lives in a residence that is not hers to deter intruders and keep the household in shape while the regular occupant is away. She may live in a rental unit or a house that is owned by the resident. Her job may last a few nights up to several months. In some cases, she may work for an agency, though most house sitters are independent contractors. People are commonly reluctant to leave their homes unattended for extended periods of time while they travel for business or pleasure. They frequently worry about burglars or vandals invading their home or destroying property or landscaping outside the house while they are gone. Others fret over mail or newspapers not being collected in a timely manner. The presence of a house sitter and the absence of uncollected deliveries typically discourage prowlers.
