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How to SEARCH and CREATE ALERTS for House Sit Opps
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You asked, I deliver. Here's a short video (5 Min) on how to search for house sits and create alerts so you never miss a NEW House sit with the requirements you need.
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🏡 How to Search for House Sits + Set Up Alerts on TrustedHouseSitters
In this tutorial, I walk you through how to search for house sitting opportunities by location, dates, and pet preferences — and most importantly, how to set up alerts so you're always first in line to apply.
Why This Matters
House sitting is a numbers game. Once a listing gets enough applications, the platform closes it so the homeowner can review what they have. That means if you're not applying early, you may never even be seen. The goal is to be at the top of the applicant list — and alerts are how you make that happen consistently.
Step-by-Step: How to Search
- Go to the House Sit section on TrustedHouseSitters (this filters for sitters looking for opportunities — not homeowners)
- Type in your desired location — you can go broad (e.g., South America) or specific (e.g., Colombia)
- Clear your filters first to make sure you're starting fresh with no previous search criteria applied
- Add your filters: Dates — your available window Pets — select only the animals you're comfortable caring for (dogs only, no cats, etc.) Duration — minimum sit length (e.g., at least one week)
- Sort by Newest — this is key. It tells the system to notify you the moment a new matching listing goes live
Step-by-Step: How to Save a Search + Set Alerts
Once your filters are set:
- Click Save This Search
- Give it a name (e.g., Colombia Aug 1–31)
- That's it — you'll now receive notifications via text, the app, and email whenever a matching opportunity is posted
Pro Tips
- If you're flexible on timing, browse the listings that aren't currently accepting applications — those homeowners are on the platform and will need a sitter again
- If you have specific non-negotiables (dates, pets, duration), skip the browsing and go straight to saving a search
- Always sort by Newest when saving — this is what triggers real-time alerts
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How to SEARCH and CREATE ALERTS for House Sit Opps
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