How do I get started?

How do I get started?

For Home Owners (or renters)
If you are looking for a house sitter to take care of your home and pets when you are away the best place to start is the Home Owners "How it works" page. To access this page, in the menu bar at the top of the Mindahome house sitting website (not this support website), click on "For Home Owners" then choose "How it works".

For house sitters
If you want to join us as a house sitter the best place to start is the House Sitters "How it works" page. To access this page, in the menu bar at the top of the Mindahome house sitting website (not this support website), click on "For House Sitters" then choose "How it works".


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