House sitters take care of homeowners’ properties while they’re away, in exchange for housing, utilities, and income.
A house sitter’s responsibilities include collecting and organizing the mail of homeowners, turning on and off the lights, watering indoor plants and watching surveillance tapes to catch any suspicious activity around or outside the house.
A house sitter needs to be able to follow instructions and act fast if there’s an emergency. Overall, an outstanding house sitter should possess excellent organizational and communication skills and provide exceptional customer service.