[header] How to get a house sitting gig [title] Decide what services you will offer. [substeps] Most house sitting jobs require that you do light housekeeping and bring in the mail. Other services include pet sitting, garden care, heavy house cleaning and a phone message service. 
Depending on the season, you may also be expected to do some light gardening or snow shovelling. The more services and experience you offer, the higher the rate you are likely to be able to request.