The cool thing about home exchange is that the exchange doesn’t have to be reciprocal. Instead of swapping homes, you can offer your home and earn guest points, which you can then use to house sit elsewhere.
You can either complete a classic swap or use a points system. Love Home Swap is different in that it offers three tiers of membership and a two-week free trial.
If you’re a traveler who doesn’t mind taking care of the dog or cat while on vacation, it’s a great option. This website connects homeowners to pet sitters, but with a travel-related twist.
House Sitter connects homeowners with potential house sitters. The cool thing about it is that you can sort by the types of services that the homeowner needs, such as gardening, chores, pets, farm animals, and more.