So they didn’t read? That’s encouraging 
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@Marion I am curious to know if the next application was identical to the first or altered at all? A Bot would only see it as a new listing and would fire off the same standard application. As you are in NYC I would suspect you would be a prime candidate if Bots were indeed being used on the site.
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This happened twice. I think in both cases the application letter was short and could have have been cut and paste. I don’t think either were bots just based on both sitters not seeming to be sophisticated enough. I think they just thought persistance would pay off.
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In our experience, a lot of HO don’t read potential sitters profiles.
We have been contacted numerous times for potential sits for unneutered dogs, despite our profile stating we look after neutered only.
I now feel vindicated for my War & Peace length application. This morning I applied for a sit we liked the look of, using my trusty ever-growing application template.
Five minutes later, I had a response…
“Wow, what an application!!
We’d love you to sit for Rosie. We are very happy for you to have extra days either side of the sit just let us know.”
Did they really love it so much or did my dastardly plan of getting them to the point of never wanting to spend another second of their lives reading another application work again?!!
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What are the key areas/points contained in your template (if you don’t mind sharing your high-level outline)?
@Colin My application is also on the lengthy side and, like you, I had a response this morning from owners who appreciated the detail and personal touch. They reached their 5 applications quite quickly. We have a WhatsApp chat scheduled for tomorrow.
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I’m just saying, I don’t want people that are going to takeoff to San Diego one day and Los Angeles for next day and just use my house for sleeping. I have had such terrific housesitters. One and all have been so wonderful. They are a good match because they’re able to enjoy the lovely weather and see plenty of things within a 20 mile radius - the animals get plenty of attention and the sitters have enjoyed themselves as well. I think it’s a win-win situation which is the point of the whole premise.
My animals are easy too but love cuddles
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Yes, that makes sense, given how sprawled out everything is and how bad traffic is.
It’s a great location, with so much to do, see and eat. And many folks want to visit and do a bunch of sightseeing, but you want someone who values time in the house, with your pets.
Personally, I always telecommute while sitting. When I want to do full-on tourism, I rent a hotel room. Like I piggybacked extra days to sightsee after a Long Beach sit, staying aboard the Queen Mary.
While telecommuting, I can’t justify paying for hotels, since I don’t get out enough.
I just write a quick message - ‘I’d love to apply to look after XX, but I’m about to head into a meeting/jump in the car etc, I will send my full application in a couple of hours’ - and then do that!
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Please accept my apologies, You did not tag me in your commen so I only just saw it !
To answer your question, I explained all here…
I found your post but thank you for following up! 
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