Watson also offers a house swapping register on his site. This allows
home owners to actually do a short term home exchange. For instance, say
Family A wants to visit the area where Family B lives and Family B wants to
visit the area where Family A lives. They simply exchange homes! The site
has very detailed forms for home owners to complete so that as much
information as possible is captured. People who access the home profiles
will not only learn where the property is located, but also the type of
dwelling, the location type (beach, bush, city, outback, etc), swap length
preference and house amenities such as TV, DVD, microwave, heating and
security.
"This is a great way for families to take a holiday," says Watson. "They
don't have to stay in an impersonal hotel, they can have all the comforts of
home - because they will be staying in an actual home!"
House sitters are a great option for home owners who must be away due to
business or holidays. The site lists house sitting jobs all over Australia.
When a home owner goes away on holiday or on business, it can be stressful
knowing that they are leaving their home virtually vulnerable to breakins or
other problems that will not be discovered until they return. A house sitter
gives that home owner peace of mind because they know that while they are
gone, the sitter it watching that home as if it were their own.
Watson says, "House sitting is fun and exciting because it allows family
to live, for a period of time, rent free in many different locations
throughout Australia and even the world! The best part is that our site
makes it super easy for home owners and house sitters to connect!'
As house sitters are increasing in demand, the market is wide open. Folks
who are interested in house sitting, or home owners who are looking for
house sitters or people who wish to do house exchanges can visit
http://www.housesittersaustralia.com.au and create a listing
explaining what they do or what they are looking for. With the economy in
such a tight spot and everyone pinching pennies, this is a very timely
business offering a very easy and economical alternative to home owners
leaving their home unattended for periods of time.
It's a brave new world and this pioneer is changing the face of
matchmaking - well, at least when it comes to house sitters and home owners
anyway.
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Mark Bush
