Burglars are always on the look out for a house that looks deserted for a few hours or a few days at a time. Another reason why homeowners like house sitters is to let the cat or dog in and out as needed as well.

What are you going to need to do as a house sitter? You should be turning the lights on and off during certain times of the day, making sure that no water pipes froze during the coldest months, making sure that the doors are locked, and using the television so noise comes from the house at several different hours of the day. This all deters a burglar from thinking that no one is home.

Taking in the mail, opening curtains, and taking out the garbage or taking in the milk are things that a house sitter will do, along with any special requests.

You can market your special skills and sitting services by visiting with your neighbors. Be sure to tell them exactly who you are and who your parents are so they realize you are local. You can register your services with the local police, fire or ambulance stations to get good leads as well. Another place that you might want to leave your name and phone number or listing of what services you provide is with local funeral homes.

Charging just a few dollars a day, you can make money while helping out others in need while they can’t be in their homes. – It really gives many people a good feeling knowing their homes are safe!