How to Start
House sitting is a calm and rewarding way to earn extra income while helping others. It’s ideal for those who enjoy quiet, responsibility-filled work without physical strain. As a house sitter, you provide homeowners with peace of mind by keeping their homes safe, ha ndling small tasks, and sometimes caring for pets or plants while they’re away.
Understand what house-sitting involves: caring for someone’s home, pets, plants, and mail while they’re away.
Create a profile on house-sitting websites: build your reputation, references, and availability.
Clarify your service scope: Local house sits vs travel; background checks; whether pets/plant care is included.
Set your rate or arrangement: Some sitters stay free in exchange for accommodation, others charge.
Build trust & credibility: References, background check, good communication, reliability.
Market yourself: Use house-sitting platforms, community boards, social media, and local networks.
Logistics: Know the schedule, contractual terms, what you’ll do daily, responsibilities, and emergencies.
Job-Site Options (USA)
House Sitters America – U.S.-focused platform for house and pet sitting.
MindMyHouse – Listings for house-sitting assignments in the U.S. and internationally.
TrustedHousesitters – Global platform with plenty of U.S. listings for both house and pet sitting.
Nomador – A community-driven house-sitting network with trusted homeowners and sitters across the U.S. and beyond.
LuxuryHouseSitting – A platform offering paid, higher-end house-sitting opportunities across the country.
These are simple and flexible enough to earn an extra $500–$1,000 a month without so much stress.
At The O55 Report, our focus goes beyond money. It’s about reminding you that you still have plenty of value, energy, and opportunity ahead.
