House Sitting Agreement

Do you provide concierge services? Make sure you get a written contract signed with your clients. This Concierge Contract template contains all the necessary legal provisions.

• The concierge is acting as an independent contractor, and not as an employee of the client.
• The concierge will invoice his/her billable hours each month and be reimbursed for proper expenses.
• The concierge has no liability for products or services provided by third party businesses.
• Either party can terminate the contract in accordance with its terms.
• The parties agree to refer any disputes to mediation.
• The contract includes a force majeure clause to cover circumstances outside of the concierge's reasonable control.
• This contract template can be used for either corporate clients or individuals.
• This Concierge Contract template is very easy to customize specifically for your use.

Are you leaving a house sitter in charge of your home during a holiday or business trip? Fill out this House Sitting Checklist before you go.

The 7-page house-sitting checklist adresses everything that needs to be done before you leave and everything your house sitter needs to know, including:

• your travel information, itinerary and schedule, numbers you can be reached at, emergency contacts, rules and regulations, etc.;
• letting your friends and family know when and for how long you'll be gone;
• which areas and items in your home are off-limits;
• any vehicle care and maintenance required;
• care and feeding of any pets to be left with the house sitter;
• suspending or continuance of utilities and services;
• providing for the house sitter's needs (childcare, storage space, etc.);
• grounds maintenance;
• security protocols.

This House Sitting Checklist Form is available in MS Word format, and is easy to fill out by hand or on the computer. It can be used anywhere.

If you provide home staging and interior design services to customers trying to sell their homes, you need this customizable Home Staging Contract.

• The homeowner acknowledges that staging the home does not guarantee a sale, or that the home will sell at the asking price.
• The staging services do not include the costs of hiring outside contractors, such as painters or contractors to make repairs.
• Whenever possible, the design consultant will use the homeowner's existing furnishings. The homeowner will pay the costs of renting additional furniture, purchasing accessories and supplies that the consultant needs to properly stage and redesign the home for sale.
• The homeowner is solely responsible for packing, de-personalizing and decluttering, cleaning the home, and storage costs for items that are removed.
• The homeowner agrees to make sure that rented items are not used for any purpose other than as display items.
• The contract includes additional clauses for homes that are vacated prior to staging, and special provisions covering virtual tour services.
• Every service business needs a good standard customer agreement. Buy the Home Staging Contract template for your interior design business, download and easily personalize it to fit your exact needs.

Use this Home Staging Furniture Rental Contract to set out the rental terms for furnishings and decor used in staging a property for sale.

• Furniture and accessories are being installed for display purposes only. The clients and their family, guests and pets are not allowed to use the rental items during the staging period.
• The client is responsible for the costs of repairing or replacing any items lost or damaged by an occupant of the household or any guest or visitor.
• The client grants the staging consultant permission to enter and use the property for the purpose of installing the furniture and accessories and providing home staging services.
• The client is responsible for removing and storing all valuables.
• The client authorizes the consultant to move or rearrange any of the client's own furniture and personal property, except for specific named items.
• The consultant's liability will not exceed the total fees paid by the client.
• If you supply furniture and design accessories as part of your home staging service, you should use this contract form.
  
• Available in MS Word format and fully customizable to meet your exact needs.

Use this comprehensive Client Intake Form to develop a plan for an interior design project for a new client.

• The document comes in MS Word format and can be converted to a PDF form or to a web-based form.
• The form gathers information from the client regarding:
  • details of the project, including budget, expected timelines and scope of work,
  • a list of other project consultants and contractors (architect, builder, etc.),
  • information about the household members, how they currently use the space and what their future plans and requirements are for the home,
  • design goals and preferences, such as color schemes, types of flooring, window treatments, etc.
• The information provided by the client will allow you to build a profile from which the interior design plan can be developed.