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Hire a house manager or estate staff directly

To hire a house manager or estate staff, post the role on HomeHire, see candidates who fit, and contact the ones you like directly. Choose the role by the size of the job: a house manager runs a home, an estate manager runs several properties, and a family assistant supports the people in the home. Free for families through 2026. Candidates never pay.

Which role fits

  • House manager: runs one or two homes day to day, including vendors, schedules and supplies.
  • Estate manager: oversees several properties, larger teams, budgets and projects.
  • Private chef: plans and cooks meals for your household.
  • Household couple: two people hired together, often live-in, covering complementary jobs.
  • Family assistant: handles family schedules, errands and household admin.
  • Personal assistant: supports one person's calendar, travel and admin.

How it works

  • Post a role and say what the person will be responsible for.
  • See candidates who fit, and read their profiles.
  • Message the ones you like and interview them yourself.
  • Check references, run your own background checks, then agree pay and terms directly.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a house manager and an estate manager?

A house manager usually runs one or two homes day to day: vendors, schedules, supplies and guest preparation. An estate manager usually oversees several properties, larger teams, budgets and projects.

Is a family assistant the same as a personal assistant?

Not quite. A family assistant supports the household: children's schedules, appointments, errands and household admin. A personal assistant supports one person's calendar, travel and work admin.

Can I hire a couple to work in my home?

You can describe the roles you need and say you are open to a couple. Each person has their own profile, and you talk to each of them directly.

Is HomeHire free for families?

Yes. Free for families through 2026. Candidates never pay. You post a role, review candidates and contact the ones you like at no charge.

Who is the employer?

The family is the employer. HomeHire helps families and candidates find each other and connect directly. We do not employ household staff, run payroll or hold wages. You and the candidate agree on pay and terms between yourselves.

Does HomeHire check candidates for me?

You run your own interviews, references and background checks. HomeHire does not do them for you. Some candidates show a "Verified by Checkr" label on their profile once they have completed it. It is one input, not a substitute for your own checks.

Can I keep my listing private?

Yes. A public listing only appears if you choose it, and it shows town and state only. Your exact address is not shown publicly.

Get started with HomeHire

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