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Why do home and pet owners choose HouseSitMatch for Housesitting?

Need full time a housekeeper or caretaker when you are away from home? Worried about the cost? Try using a housesitting agency or network. It’s much more economical and can be very secure. It’s easy!

Instead of full time salaries for caretakers you can find experienced housesitters, police and background checked, who are happy to collaborate in exchange for free accommodation or the cost of their expenses, all through a secure online network.

Yes, but which housesitting network should I choose..?

Housesitters keep your home safe and secure when you are absent

From a housesitter’s perspective this platform offers an excellent way to secure affordable travel with free accommodation arranged as a ‘working holiday’. And from a homeowner’s perspective it means you have free experienced caretakers to keep your property secure, and free pet care at home. At home, pets experience less disruption to their routine and less stress than in an unfamiliar kennel environment. Home boarding minimises pet stress and separation anxiety.

When selecting a housesitting network to find your ideal housesitter consider the following – all the following are stated by clients as reasons why they prefer HouseSitMatch.com to any other network:

Why Clients Prefer HouseSitMatch.com

1. Security is paramount - this company works hard at security but not all housesitting networks are secure. Making housesitting arrangements from a homeowner’s perspective can be a very economical and safe way to care for property, but we need to take precautions. HouseSitMatch guarantees the following:

• Privacy through Usernames – the company does not use or reveal real names or identities on the site, only usernames and first names
• Your Location is private – they show only the nearest town location, you reveal details when ready to your chosen sitter
• Private messaging is private – only you and the recipient view messaging
• Password controlled access – only you can see and change your password
• HouseSitter Reviews – the company only publishes housesitter reviews given by homeowners in our network on our assignments, to ensure the reviews are true

2. Customer service – A few housesitting networks operate internationally these days, all have the general intention of helping home and pet owners to meet sitters online. Most, however, are built as a do-it-yourself models. 

At HouseSitMatch.com, customer service is a point of difference as they offer different levels of service to suit your needs:

• Bespoke PRO service - special requirements, ask about this via CONTACT US
• PREMIUM service for that extra little help you might need
• STANDARD option as a homeowner gives you online support through Livechat from the homepage and on the phone should you need to speak to the Customer Service Team (Tel: +44 186 552 1508).

3. Economical solutions to home security and pet care – Securing free experienced housesitters and petsitters through an online membership network is the most affordable way to keep your home secure and your pets safe and stress free in your absence. Review the client experiences, below.

4. Member Special Benefits through Marketplace Partners – this platform offers members special benefits to make travel, home and pet care a little more affordable, by negotiating discounts with key European partners:

• Car and Travel Insurance (Aviva)
• Currency transfer and conversion (Currencies Direct) 
• Car Hire (Europar) 
• Pet products and supplies (Zooplus)

5. Housesitter Background Checking – Onfido fulfil background checking at preferential rates – there are two levels: 

• Standard identity check and police record background checking 
• In-depth background checking

Customer Case Studies: What Users are Saying

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