House Sitting Question?

jkjoshuatree · 01-10-2012, 03:54 PM

I was wondering if there is a site/suggestions/contact/club for house sitters in the Lakes Region area.

I belong to 2 websites (MindMyHouse.com & Luxury House Sitting) and I've only seen 1 mention of a house in the Winnipesaukee area.

I assume most people who belong to an association don't need one because there's a caretaker, but what about homes that don't belong to an association?

Then again, it's mostly second homes in the area and most of the homes on the websites I mentioned are first homes and need a house sitter to take care of their pets while they travel, as well as their house.

Anyway, if anyone has any information, it'd be greatly appreciated.

Newbiesaukee · 01-10-2012, 04:53 PM

Are you looking for a house sitter or do you wish to be one? Thanks.

jkjoshuatree · 01-10-2012, 11:48 PM

…I knew I forgot something in my post.

I am one. I was just wishing/hoping for one in the Lakes Region area.

I found several in Australia I may take but I was thinking of something closer to home.

dpg · 01-18-2012, 07:09 AM

There are people in the area that do it, my folks use someone in the Moultonborough area. Although I'm not sure of the gentelmans name, he swings by the home weekly (at least I believe if not more) and does a walk-around both inside and out. I know he has many others also.

joey2665 · 01-18-2012, 07:42 AM

Are you looking to provide a property management type of service were you check the house inside and out on a periodic basis, or you looking to be a true house sitter were you reside at the home while the owners are away?

I beleive you are seeking the latter but not sure.

jkjoshuatree · 01-18-2012, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joey2665

Are you looking to provide a property management type of service were you check the house inside and out on a periodic basis, or you looking to be a true house sitter were you reside at the home while the owners are away?

I beleive you are seeking the latter but not sure.

I'm looking to be a true house sitter.

dpg · 01-19-2012, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkjoshuatree

I'm looking to be a true house sitter.

Didn't O.J. have a house sitter at one time?

garysanfran · 01-19-2012, 11:18 AM

Since O.J. won't need his house for quite a while, it was repossessed last week.

ITD · 01-19-2012, 11:39 AM

Not sure what house sitter means, I take it to mean someone who stays at your house while you are away. This is versus a handy man or someone who occasionally checks on the house.

For my house I have a few strategically placed video cameras, a smart house system, all connected to the internet. I can generally see if there is an issue and make the trip up if I need to.

01-10-2012, 03:54 PM	#1
jkjoshuatree Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 642 Thanks: 349 Thanked 145 Times in 77 Posts	House Sitting Question? I was wondering if there is a site/suggestions/contact/club for house sitters in the Lakes Region area. I belong to 2 websites (MindMyHouse.com & Luxury House Sitting) and I've only seen 1 mention of a house in the Winnipesaukee area. I assume most people who belong to an association don't need one because there's a caretaker, but what about homes that don't belong to an association? Then again, it's mostly second homes in the area and most of the homes on the websites I mentioned are first homes and need a house sitter to take care of their pets while they travel, as well as their house. Anyway, if anyone has any information, it'd be greatly appreciated. __________________ Dream out loud.

01-10-2012, 04:53 PM	#2
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,353 Thanks: 945 Thanked 573 Times in 298 Posts	Are you looking for a house sitter or do you wish to be one? Thanks. __________________ "You're only young once, but you can be immature forever."

01-10-2012, 11:48 PM	#3
jkjoshuatree Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 642 Thanks: 349 Thanked 145 Times in 77 Posts	Sorry About That... …I knew I forgot something in my post. I am one. I was just wishing/hoping for one in the Lakes Region area. I found several in Australia I may take but I was thinking of something closer to home. __________________ Dream out loud.

01-18-2012, 07:42 AM	#5
joey2665 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Meredith Bay & LI, NY Posts: 3,222 Thanks: 1,219 Thanked 1,009 Times in 649 Posts	Question Are you looking to provide a property management type of service were you check the house inside and out on a periodic basis, or you looking to be a true house sitter were you reside at the home while the owners are away? I beleive you are seeking the latter but not sure.

01-19-2012, 11:18 AM	#8
garysanfran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco/Meredith Posts: 1,556 Thanks: 658 Thanked 668 Times in 342 Posts	OJ's House Sitter Since O.J. won't need his house for quite a while, it was repossessed last week. __________________ Gary ~~~~_/) ~~~ ~~~~~~~~

01-18-2012, 07:09 AM	#4
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,591 Thanks: 150 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	There are people in the area that do it, my folks use someone in the Moultonborough area. Although I'm not sure of the gentelmans name, he swings by the home weekly (at least I believe if not more) and does a walk-around both inside and out. I know he has many others also.

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01-19-2012, 11:39 AM	#9
ITD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 2,924 Thanks: 476 Thanked 691 Times in 387 Posts	Not sure what house sitter means, I take it to mean someone who stays at your house while you are away. This is versus a handy man or someone who occasionally checks on the house. For my house I have a few strategically placed video cameras, a smart house system, all connected to the internet. I can generally see if there is an issue and make the trip up if I need to.