Caretaker Frequently Asked Questions About Homes In Transition (Part 7)

We review some of the most common questions about the Homes In Transition program that we receive from potential caretakers.  We hope this helps you get a better sense for our service.  Be sure to check out Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5 and Part 6 if you have not yet.

Is smoking allowed?

NO!
If our Caretaker Inspector discovers smoking in the house, you will be subject to immediate removal from our program for violating the terms of the agreement. You are ultimately responsible for the prevention of all smoking inside the home, that means friends, relatives, persons accomplishing repairs... anyone at all -- no smoking.

Is Homes In Transition too good to be true?


In today’s world there is an endless supply of scams, fraud and deceit and you would be foolish to not ask such a question about a program like Homes In Transition. From first glance the HIT program seems to be “Too Good To Be True”, offering a great deal for very little cost! The fact of the matter is - for most of our Homeowners there is NO COST - for Realtors there is NO COST, and for Caretakers, an amazing LOW COST arrangement!

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Caretaker Frequently Asked Questions About Homes In Transition (Part 6)

We review some of the most common questions about the Homes In Transition program that we receive from potential caretakers.  We hope this helps you get a better sense for our service.  Be sure to check out Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 and Part 5 if you have not yet.

What happens when my HIT house sells?

When a Caretaker’s house sells, Caretakers will be given a 30 day notice or longer if possible depending on the terms of the sale. Caretakers will have the option to stay in the program and be given first priority for any house in our inventory that HIT can match for them, or if preferred, Caretakers can leave the program if that is a better option at that time. Homes In Transition does not provide moving for you. However, if you leave the program, all your entry fees are refundable.

Are kids and pets allowed?

A Property Owner can place certain limitations on their house - that is always their prerogative. Most of our HIT houses allow pets but are of limited availability. Families with pets are sometimes difficult to place. We realize the hardship in living without ones pet but having no pets will give you a far greater opportunity to take advantage of the HIT program. Pets placed into the program require a Pet Permit at an additional cost. To obtain a specific list of the costs, simply have the Application with current details emailed to you (Click HERE to get your Application).

Children are always welcome! Very few of our houses restrict occupancy by families with children. Don’t worry, children are far easier to place than pets.

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Caretaker Frequently Asked Questions About Homes In Transition (Part 4)

We review some of the most common questions about the Homes In Transition program that we receive from potential caretakers.  We hope this helps you get a better sense for our service.  Be sure to check out Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 if you have not yet.

Why do I need to provide pictures of my furnishings?

Homes In Transition is like a dating service for your furniture. It is our goal to provide you a house that matches the style and quantity of your tasteful furniture. One of the Caretaker’s goals is to enhance the show ability of each property. This is accomplished through the “staging” of the property utilizing your furnishings and guidance by our IRIS Certified Interior Staging and Redesign Specialist and trained staff. Providing pictures helps us determine the best house in our inventory that will fit your needs.

 

What are my responsibilities as a HIT Caretaker?

• During your occupancy, you will be expected to tastefully (at our direction) furnish the home.
• Provide for the care and maintenance of the property both inside and out. The property will be on the market for sale, during which time you will be required to maintain the property in a clean and orderly manner or what we call a “show ready” condition both inside and out.
• OK, here is the easy part -- no great looking property is complete without the gracious attitude of accommodation which must always be on display towards the company staff and those wishing to visit and view the property.
• You will be required to pay the usual reoccuring monthly utilities and associated services such as trash collection during occupancy.
• You will be required to carry at a minimum, a basic renters insurance policy. and of course once the property sells, you must be willing and able to move with as little as 14 days notice.

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