Hello :wave: I’m brand new here, trying to secure my first sitter for a week in June. I sent invitations to 8 good prospects and got back 8 rejections. Is it something in my intro or my location or my pictures or…? If so, please help me fix it. Maxine (Max2)

@Verena that is all added for you now. If you click on your user name you will see the link there and other members can do the same :smiling_face:

In your initial reply give your phone number and the best time to call you. (Ideally soon.) If you are applying to an especially desirable sit - (great location with a couple of easy cats) you are up against lots of others (well, now, sadly limited to five.) Don’t go on and on about how you love a…

I did notice on your profile you stated sitter could use your car if necessary but in the amenities, it says sitter needs a car.

Sorry - I misread this. Thought you were a sitter, not a HO.

I was sending private invitations. Honestly I don’t know if all sitters have access… this is unbelievably complicated for me :face_with_spiral_eyes:

Hello Max2, we are here to help. Copy/paste the url (web address) of your housesit listing, and we will give you our honest feedback.

Yes thanks I didn’t know which one to use

I sent invitations to many sitters for our sit in April. First I tried local , then a few hours away thinking someone may like to explore a new area. No one was available but one young couple said they wish they could. I followed up. We set up a zoom chat and we’re able to resolve all issues. As a n…

Hi @Max2 - The Trusted house sitter system can look complicated and overwhelming when you are new but don’t worry - There are many great sitters and home hosts on this group that will try to help you out…and, honestly, it gets easier once you get used to how it works! As others have said link your…

KellyHC Thank you so much for your insight and experience. Hopefully I’ll catch on soon.

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