The holidays don’t seem that long ago, do they? Nonetheless, it is already getting close to Spring Break, and that often means travel. By now your travel plans are probably set, but let’s check through your plans for your house while you’re away.
First, you want any casual observer to believe that someone is home, especially if most of the families on the street have left town for the break. That could mean stopping mail and the paper, but the better plan is to let them be delivered and have them picked up. That could also mean putting lights on a timer, but the better plan is to throw some randomness into the lights that go on and off. And if you have pets, it’s best that the pets continue to be seen at the house rather than boarded.
Second, speaking of pets, hire a pet-sitter! Pet-sitters will come to your house and care for your pet according to its habits, preferences, and routines. Additionally, the pet will be in familiar, comforting surroundings, making it happier and healthier when you return. To locate a pet-sitter, consult Pet Sitters International (PSI) orNational Association of Professional Pet Sitters. Any pet-sitting business taking the time and making the effort to belong to either of these organizations is to be preferred to the option of boarding, but it’s also preferable to taking advantage of the well-meaning friend or relative who volunteers to take care of your pet and save you some money. Professional pet sitters, like Creature Comforts Memphis, are better prepared for things that could go wrong while you’re gone.
Third, if you have bill payments that you wish to go out on specific days, appointing someone to take care of that is a good idea. Similarly, plan to have someone accept packages or mail them out for you is important.
Finally, making sure that your house is in good shape when you return is hard to do if you’ve had any kind of rush before leaving. To come back to a house that is the right temperature, lit well, clean, and ready for your return takes thought, care, and thoroughness. It’s also a lot to ask of a family member, neighbor, or friend.
Obviously, the key to all of this is trust. Make sure that you ask your concierge candidate for references, proof of insurance and bonding. With a concierge, likeBeck & Call Memphis, taking care of your home and personal and business matters, you’ll enjoy your spring break more than ever.
