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Home & house sitting near you — vetted pros, upfront prices.

Vacation home-watch, plants, mail and a lived-in look while you're away. See a clear price up front, get matched to a background-checked local pro, and stay protected until the job's done.

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Home & house sitting — a vetted, background-checked Genie pro
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Home & house sitting services on Genie

Pick exactly what you need — each at an upfront price from a vetted local pro.

How home & house sitting works

From "I need this done" to a vetted pro at your door — the whole journey in one app.

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Tell us what you need

Pick the service and share the details — Genie shows a clear, upfront price before you book.

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We match a vetted pro

A background-checked, top-rated local pro is matched to your job, and another vetted pro matched fast if yours cancels.

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Track, done, protected

Follow every step in the app. Your payment is held securely and only released when you confirm the job's done.

How booking home & house sitting works

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Pick home & house sitting & see what's included

Each home & house sitting service spells out exactly what's included before you book.

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Upfront price — paid into escrow

You see the full price before you book, then your payment is held safely in escrow until you approve.

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Vetted pro — re-matched fast if anyone cancels

Background-checked, with status updates and chat in the app — and another vetted pro matched fast if anyone cancels.

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You approve before anyone's paid

Photos and a checklist are uploaded on completion. You review, approve, and only then is escrow released.

Home & house sitting — frequently asked questions

How does home & house sitting work on Genie?

Pick the home & house sitting service you need and Genie shows an upfront price. A vetted, background-checked pro is matched to you, and another vetted pro matched fast if yours cancels and your payment protected until you confirm the job's done.

How much does home & house sitting cost?

Genie shows a clear, upfront price for each home & house sitting service before you book — no haggling and no surprise minimums.

Are Genie's home & house sitting pros vetted?

Yes — identity verification and reviews for everyone, background checks for in-home roles. You see ratings and past work up front.

How fast can I get home & house sitting?

Many home & house sitting jobs can be booked same-day or next-day — Genie matches the nearest top-rated pro in real time.

Home & house sitting guides & tips

Free, practical guides from the Genie team to help you home & house sitting the right way.

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