A lot of people do not know what house-sitting is. The idea of getting to live in other people’s homes for free seems unimaginable. However, it is actually a viable option and lifestyle where you can get to experience a lot of new things and travel to different places.In this episode, Seek Go Create host Tim Winders talks about his own experiences living the nomad life through house-sitting. He explains what house-sitting is and shares tips on how to get started on your own. This episode is for everyone curious about the lifestyle. Tune in to this episode to discover how you can start house-sitting and living the nomad life!3 Reasons to Listen:Discover what house sitting is.Learn about the experience and lifestyle house-sitting entails.Find out how you can start house-sitting on your own.ResourcesTrustedHouseSitters.comMindMyHouse.comHouseCarers.comEpisode DetailsEpisode Highlights[00:47] Introduction to House-SittingHouse-sitting allowed Tim and his wife to live in houses they do not own without paying its mortgage and bills.Tim and his wife considered themselves professionals, as they know they did well.Tim defines house-sitting this way: someone else owns a house—sometimes a pet is involved—and others watch over it while the owners go on a vacation or holiday.The Internet made it possible to get matched with homeowners looking for sitters all around the world.“We were professionals because we took it seriously, and we believe that we did it well.” - Click Here To Tweet This[04:27] Getting StartedIn 2013, Tim and his wife had to move out of their home, leaving them with nowhere to stay.They considered moving to Austin, Texas, and asked a friend if he knows anyone who has a place where he and his wife could stay.Interestingly, they got a call back within 48 hours from Tim’s friend’s neighbors, who own multiple homes and would like someone to watch over their house and pet temporarily.With the economic downturn of 2008, Tim and his wife evaluated their options and saw house-sitting as a viable option, considering the cost of living, mortgage, and other bills.“You need to be confident that you can take care of it.” - Click Here To Tweet This[07:03] Pros & ConsOne of the most obvious advantages is living in a home, without the responsibility of paying any bills, rent, or mortgage, in return for watching over the house and pets.

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