Whether you are going on an extended vacation, or you need some help organizing your home routine, the Deborah Calkin Agency is here to help you find the perfect person or personnel to help make your life a little easier.
Home and Estate Managers, Etc…
* House sitters * Estate and Household Managers *
House sitters
When you go on vacation there is nothing more assuring than knowing your home is being well taken care of. Being able to completely enjoy a vacation or relax during an extended business trip allows you the peace of mind in knowing your home is safe. Some of the typical duties for a house sitter include the following:
- Watering plants
- Feeding animals
- Bringing in the mail and paper
- Taking phone messages
- Setting alarm
Some additional services a house sitter may offer include: - Taking to airport
- Picking up from airport
- Running errands
- Light housekeeping
Average Salary
Most house sitters make $25-$100+ dollars per day, depending upon the distance, the hours required at the home, and the duties.
Typical Hours
Some house sitters are just asked to sleep over, while others are asked to be around at certain times during the day; however, most are asked to live in the home while the owners are away according to their schedule.
Household Manager
An estate manager or household manager, are relatively the same thing. Each is responsible for the general operation and management of the home. However, estate manager’s duties are more complex of the residence and their standards. They typically have other sophisticated household staff, large estates around the country or world, and are paid a much higher salary. An estate manager has an understanding and knowledge of high-end etiquette, and is familiar with all household staff positions and what they do. Household managers know the same things in a more down to earth style.
Below are examples of typical duties or skills required for both household and estate managers: (some duties listed are delegated by the managers)
- Financial oversight
- Policy making authority of other staff
- Interviewing and hiring of other staff
- Executive level communication skills
- Supervisor of full time staff
- Staff scheduling
- Acting as a liaison between employer and staff
- Coordinating all maintenance and repairs
- Knowledge on household security
- Arranging travel schedules
- Driving family members
- Answering, and screening phone calls
- Computer literate
- Basic knowledge in business and payroll
- Running errands
- Packing
- Shopping
- Coordinate family schedules
- Bookkeeping
- Accounting
Average Salary
For household managers the average annual salary is usually between $30,000-$50,000+, and for estate managers it can go up to $150,000 depending upon the experience, duties and knowledge required, travel, and other factors.
Typical Hours
The typical live out hours are about 30-55 hours a week. Whereas a live in manager usually works longer hours, has more flexibility, and is provided with separate living quarters and a higher salary.