OK, OK, I admit it: I sleep around. Usually with animals.

Wow!!  If you’ve ever wondered about housesitting, you need this book!!  I loved it. 

Kelly answers every question you ever thought of asking……….and dozens you never dreamed were relevant.
I wish I’d had it 30 years ago when I began “nomadding.”
Her insights, suggestions, and behind-the-scenes observations about the housesitting world
(including a list of dozens of sites to search)
will literally open doors all over the world.

— Rita Golden Gelman
Author, Tales of a Female Nomad, Living at Large in the World

There may be a way to retire with even less. Former political activist Kelly Hayes-Raitt spends every winter in a huge home overlooking Lake Chapala. During the remaining eight months, she visits other countries. Not all of them are cheap. When she was 47, she began to master the art of fulltime housesitting. Last month, she published a book, How to Become A Housesitter: Inside Tips From the Housesit Diva, which explains how to find fabulous homes – whether you’re looking for a short holiday abroad or seeking a new, fulltime lifestyle.

— Globe and Mail

Finding a great [housesit] isn’t always easy. It can be competitive.
And some of the gigs look better (and cleaner!) online than they look when you arrive.

That’s why I recommend Kelly’s new book, How to Become A Housesitter: Inside Tips From The Housesit Diva.
It offers tips to finding fabulous gigs, whether you’re looking for a short holiday abroad,
or whether you’re seeking a new, full-time lifestyle.

Her thorough guide is also laugh-out-loud funny.

It weaves personal anecdotes with practical explanations of what to be wary of,
how to deal with emergencies, how to get repeat customers and how to deal with home maintenance issues.
Whether you’re trying to lower the cost of travel or slash retirement costs, housesitting might offer a road less traveled.

— Andrew Hallam
Author, The Global Expatriate’s Guide to Investing: From Millionaire Teacher to Millionaire Expat

Kelly has written a lively, upbeat and informative guide to introduce newcomers to the fascinating world of house sitting.

The book is liberally scattered with insider tips, words of wisdom and
amusing anecdotes from Kelly’s own extensive experience.
Discover how to navigate the initial challenges and set yourself up successfully as a
professional housesitter by investing in this invaluable resource!

— Ian Usher & Vanessa Anderson
Publishers, House Sitting Magazine

Kelly has not only offered great tips for anyone who wants to housesit,
she’s captured the spirit of housesitting in her humor and “go-with-the-flow” attitude.
I highly recommend this book!

— Donna Carvell
Founder, HousesittingCafe Facebook group

My husband and I just completed our first sit, and the practical information Kelly shares in her book was invaluable!
And her personal essays about her experiences are great fun to read.

— Margaret Porter
Daily newspaper publisher (retired)

After a year of full-time housesits and travel around the world with my husband, I felt we’d seen and done it all.
Kelly’s book made me realize we still have a lot left to learn.
This is a fun, quick, informative read chock full of great tips for housesitters and travelers with any level of experience.
If we had read this book before we started traveling,
I am sure we would have avoided a few unhappy mistakes and saved ourselves a bundle on travel expenses, too.

— Tracy McDermott
1/2 of the McNomads travel duo

Although I’ve never housesat, I’ve been intrigued about it.  “How to Become a Housesitter” has taught me how to
successfully create a profile, land a sit and avoid pitfalls!
This book is filled with specific information and tips gleaned from the author’s years of personal experience.
And, unlike other “how to” books, this one is fun to read.

— Ken Bridges
Traveler and Future Housesitter

I’ve been following Kelly’s housesitting adventures for years and had no idea
how much planning and professionalism she applies to her housesitting.
Now I can feel comfortable in knowing how to do it when I decide to.
I also know I will be able to trust any housesitter who has read this detailed book
— what to look out for, and how to make it a good experience for us both!

— Pauline Field
Author, Feisty & Fearless:  Nice Girls CAN Be Leaders

Just finished your book….”Wow” as in “bow-wow”  (more information & tips than I thought I needed to know!)
Perrrr….fect (enjoyed reading about your adventures & your house sits).

— Aileen Landau
Budget Travel Guru

This is the book that I wish I’d had a few years ago when I first began my global housesitting adventures!
If you are new to the housesitting world, this fabulous book is packed full of useful hints and tips
that will help smooth your way to becoming a successful housesitter,
in demand by homeowners across the world. 

Seasoned housesitters and homeowners are also sure to
gain many insights from these housesitting secrets.
Infused with her vivacious personality, Kelly shares some of her
intimate personal experiences making this book a fun, informative and very enjoyable read.

— Julie Bryant
Founder and Creative Director, Naked Dragon Inspirational Events
www.nakeddragon.co.uk

My husband and I are full-time digital nomads and have been housesitting since 2009.
The advice and tips Kelly generously offers in her book are spot on!
Great opportunity for newcomers to test out housesitting.

— Diane White Daniel
Photographer
www.new-nomads.com