Why
use a house sitter?
Whether
you're planning a two-week vacation, a three-month trip
or a year on sabbatical, there's always that nagging question:
Who will look after
my home while I'm away?
Canadian House Sitters online advertising is the fast and
confidential way to locate full time, live-in House Sitters
to care for your home and pets while you're away.
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A House Sitter means:
• Your home not only has that lived-in look, it is lived in!
• Happy pets!
• And, you can avoid the hassle of renting your home. Just think: no packing, no storage expenses, no need to hire gardeners, pool service or pet boarders.
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Canadianhousesitters.com is a great way to
find a selection of house sitters in your area. It's easy!
Advertise today.
Why
do people house sit?
It's always a combination of personal and financial reasons.
They may be people who are:
 • Looking
to break up that long prairie winter with a couple of weeks
on the Sunshine Coast;
• Having
their own home renovated;
• Being
transferred to your community for a job or research assignment;
• RV'ers
looking for a break from the road;
• Retired
people who want to experience the many wonderful parts
of Canada;
• Mature
students looking for affordable accommodation;
• Travelers
from other countries; or
• People
saving for their own home.
Canadianhousesitters.com is a great way to find a home to
sit anywhere in Canada. It's easy! Advertise today.
How
much does an ad cost?
Homeowners
and House Sitters pay the same fee to advertise.
$15 - 12 weeks (84 days)
$24 - 25 weeks (175 days)
$37 - 32 weeks (224 days)
- Reach homeowners across Canada today for one low price
- Ads are sorted by province and territory for easy reading
- Don't wait, get your ad online today!
I just want to browse the ads
You need a running ad to view all of the homeowner and house sitter ads. Whether you are a homeowner or a house sitter, your situation is unique. Go ahead. Find that perfect fit by placing your own ad today.
Do
house sitters in Canada expect to be paid?
Yes.
No. And Maybe.
For
short term sits, the homeowner typically continues to pay
for the utilities except long distance telephone charges.
House sitters in Canada may even be paid a nominal fee per
day. However, each situation is unique. Read the following
examples for some ideas on how Homeowners and House Sitters
have worked together.
 June
M. found a new job in Edmonton. She’s on a three-month
probation. Rather than risk giving up her apartment in Victoria
and renting an apartment in Edmonton, she decided to sit for
free for three months while the Homeowners are enjoying an
extended vacation in Australia. June pays the utility costs.
 Fred
W. wanted
to go to Mexico for two weeks. A local agency in his town
charged $70 per week to visit his home once a day. The
kennel wanted $ 84 per week to board the dog that the dog hated
even though it was the best in town. That meant an extra
$308 for his two-week vacation. Luckily, Fred found a full-time
live-in sitter who was delighted to earn $150 for the two
weeks while he enjoyed his vacation.
 Sheila
P. accepted a one- year teaching position in a northern
Saskatchewan community that provided furnished housing.
She dreaded packing and paying to store all the stuff in
her three-bedroom home. She also did not want to advertise
her home for rent and explain the terms of the rental to
strangers. Sheila chose to use the services of a house
sitter who paid her a reduced amount of rent and covered
the cost of all the utilities.
 Tara
R. knew within one month of sharing an apartment with
her two friends from high school that as much as she liked
them as friends, she would never pass her university classes
if she didn’t find a quieter place to live. “It’s
like I was their Mom. Always cleaning up after them and
doing the dishes and getting up in the middle of the
night because they forgot their keys. And, there were
always friends over. Watching TV, playing music, talking.
I really needed some peace and quiet.” But Tara
could not afford a place by herself. “I decided
to try house sitting and it really worked. I did three
different sits from December to the end of March. Two
were for two weeks and one was for three weeks. I didn’t
get paid but it gave me the break I needed and I didn’t
lose touch with my friends.”
Is
my credit card information secure?
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I don't live in Canada . Can I still place an ad with your service?
Canadian House Sitters is dedicated to helping Canadian homeowners
find sitters. Therefore, the home must be in Canada. However,
house sitters from anywhere in the world are welcome to place
an ad. Please read our Terms of Use and note that the language
of use for the site is English.
Tips for Choosing a House Sitter
- Respond to the House Sitters that interest you via email using the Canadian House Sitters confidential messaging system. Ask if they are still available to house sit in your location and at the time that you need them. Explain why you need a House Sitter and mention some of your major needs. For example, if you have a large dog that needs to be walked every day, ask if they can do that. If you have a cat, ask if they are cat friendly. Ask why they want to house sit and where they live.
- You will be alerted by email when they respond to you.
- Ask the House Sitter for references.
- Contact the references. Verify their qualifications. How does the reference know the house sitter? How long? Explain your needs. Would the reference select this person to care for their home?
- Schedule and prepare for a telephone interview. Make a list of daily, weekly or monthly tasks.
- Conduct a telephone interview.
- Discuss in detail what you expect the House Sitter to do while you are away.
- Discuss in detail all financial arrangements.
- Conduct a personal interview in a public place like a restaurant. You might ask a friend to join you.
- Conduct an interview with your pets present.
- Take your time and follow your intuition.
Tips for Choosing a Homeowner
Within 24 hours of receiving your ad, Canadian House Sitters will email you a confirmation and login access to all of our posted ads.
- Respond to the Homeowners that interest you via email using the Canadian House Sitters confidential messaging system. Ask if they still need a House Sitter and let them know when you are available. Explain why you want to house sit and mention your qualifications.
- You will be alerted by email when they respond to you.
- Assess the needs of the Homeowner. For example, if the Homeowner needs someone to walk a large dog and shovel the walks and you are scared of large dogs and can't shovel walks, it's best to decline the opportunity to sit.
- You can expect that the Homeowner will ask for references and that they will be contacted. Your references should be prepared to say how long they have known you and whether or not they believe you can meet the Homeowner's needs.
- Discuss in detail what the Homeowner expects you to do while they are away.
- Discuss in detail all financial arrangements.
- Take your time and follow your intuition.
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