Oops, I meant to quote this: “I was wondering about HOs, who split the sit from the beginning into several sequences.”
There is already a thread open titled “Splitting a Sit…”.
Use the magnifying glass to find it and read other members thoughts
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What is the process when two TH sitters will be splitting the house sit? I have two sitters who will cover the dates I need–do I do anything beyond communicating with both to work out the transition? Do I need to do anything on the TH site to confirm the two sitters?
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I’ve now done a little research in the FAQs and have edited my listing to reflect the 2 sets of dates. I can now confirm 2 different sitters and ideally communicate with both so that there will be a smooth transition to cover the entire time we are away. If anyone has something to add about splitting a housesit, I’d love to hear about it.
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Hi Jenny. As a sitter, I am doing a split sit soon (as the second sitter) and I would personally like to be in touch with sitter #1 before I arrive as to where the keys are, how the animals behave, any helpful observations, etc. I plan to video the home as soon as I get there since I don’t know how the owners left it and I am quite particular. I think as a HO, as long as both sitters have good references and reviews and a good profile, it should be okay. But I’d also have a Plan B in place… like what you’d do if sitter #2 cancels while you’re away- could you get a neighbor, friend or paid sitter to step in?
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Yes, documenting everything is a good approach and we always like to meet the previous / next sitter in person. Once we handed over a sit to another couple and they apparently left the place dirty and didn’t water the plants (not sure if the cat got any love either).
Hi. I’m new to all this. I have uploaded a stay for 4 weeks. I’ve not had any response so wondering if I should
Split the dates in to two so two two weeks stays.
Assume I can only have one listing on with those dates so I’ll have to delete the 4 week listing and split it in to two.
Do sitters tend to rather short stays ? Is 4 weeks too long ?
Thanks
Hi @angsay
There is another thread about splitting a sitting which will give you members thoughts and opinions.
Use the spyglass at the top right of your screen and type in “Splitting” That will show the thread.
hope that helps
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Hello @angsay and welcome to the forum and to TrustedHousesitters. As @Itchyfeet has mentioned, searching for key topics of interest is a useful way for new forum members to first cover their areas of interest. I’m mentioning this as many new people are joining the forum.
I suggest you add a link to your listing in your forum username/profile. Forum members are excellent at sharing suggestions based on their experiences. Here are the instructions:
Adding your listing to your forum username/profile
Francine,
Voluntary Forum Moderator
It’s hard to give advice without seeing your profile or knowing your dates. For full-time sitters such as my family, we much prefer longer dates as it’s less travel in between. For part time sitters, they may have limited availability and not be able to do 4 weeks.
The only issue with splitting the dates in two would be that a sitter would be taking over from another sitter and not able to meet with you prior if you are already away.
I’ve seen some people list in their profile that they would be willing to consider multiple sitters who could only do portions of the sit, so apply anyway and state your availability in the letter, if not available the whole time.
How long have you had the listing up and how far in advance is it?
Great thanks. Will
Give that a whirl when I get a few feee minutes.
Thanks
Yes. I just read a few other threads and some have had issues with have the stay split. Others have been fine.
Thanks for your response
It’s been up for about 5 weeks and it’s for 4 weeks in the summer school
Holiday.
Someone has just expressed an interest though.
As I’m new to this I wasn’t even sure how long it takes to get any offers
5 weeks seems long enough that you should have had some interest by now. Glad someone has connected. I hope they are a good fit.
Our sit is 6 weeks (over Thanksgiving and Christmas). We have someone who will take the middle 4 weeks. We may have a different sitter here for the first week. Does anyone have experience with this situation? What needs to be done between sitters, and would it be appropriate to ask for their very limited assistance?
Hi @HOnewbies welcome to our community forum and to TrustedHousesitters. We’ve moved your post here as you will find feedback from member and I’m sure you will get additional help and advice, you can also add your listing to your forum profile, that way other members will be able to view your listing. This link will tell you how https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/how-to-add-a-listing-or-profile-link-to-your-forum-profile.
Ideally, of course, you’ll get someone that can do the full sit. If not, I’d make sure you have a very clear list of instructions for each of the sitters. That should include the expected condition of the house when they hand off to the next sitter (take out trash, wash sheets and towels, when did the pet last eat or get walked and what time is the expected handoff).
If you link to your sit under your forum profile, I’m sure you’ll get more views and might just luck into a sitter for the entire time. Lots of us prefer longer sits.
Good luck.
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This thread has been in existence for quite some time. I recommend you read it all as there are many member experiences that you can draw upon
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