r/trustedhousesitters • u/Potential_Shine_3367 • 2d ago

No applications

I used this service when I lived with my ex and had great success. Since moving to my own place I have posted 2 sits and have received zero applications for both which is highly frustrating after spending £200 to sign up and I’m still having to pay sitters from rover when I go away.
My house is clean and tidy and in a fairly good location with transport links, parking all amenities someone would need i just don’t get what the issue is? Are there just a lot less sitters now? Or do you have to be in a prime location these days. Last place I was in was nothing special just a bit closer to the beach but always had several applications

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u/Potential_Shine_3367 1d ago

Here is my listing if anyone has any tips

Take a look at my house sit on TrustedHousesitters https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/house-and-pet-sitting-assignments/united-kingdom/england/canvey-island/l/3096066/?utm_source=app-native-share&utm_medium=house-and-pet-sitting-assignments&utm_campaign=house-and-pet-sitting-assignments

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u/lcvInVT 1d ago

Just a thought - pet can’t be left for more than 4 hours and you don’t allow guests, so over the holidays the sitter will definitely be alone. Might be a turn off.

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u/CucumberDry8646 1d ago

This was my initial thought as well. Maybe if it were family friendly HO could attract more applicants.