As a busy mom and entrepreneur, I know firsthand how overwhelming household responsibilities can be. If you’re constantly juggling tasks and feeling burned out, hiring a House Manager might be the solution you need.
A house manager can take over the daily logistics of running your home so you can focus on what truly matters, your family, career, and personal well-being.
Let’s dive into the five essential steps to hiring the right house manager for your home. Skip ahead and let Sage Haus do all the heavy lifting for you and learn more about our hiring service here.
Step 1: Identify Your Household Needs
Before you start the hiring process, take a moment to assess your household needs.
Here’s how:
- List Household Tasks: Write down everything from laundry and meal prep to grocery shopping and scheduling maintenance.
- Prioritize Responsibilities: Highlight the most time-consuming and stressful tasks.
- Assign a Joy Rating: Identify the tasks you enjoy and those you’d rather delegate.
This clarity will help you define the exact role and responsibilities of your house manager so they align with your household’s needs.
If you need help figuring out how many hours you spend managing your home, you can take our FREE quiz here and let us find it out for you!
Step 2: Calculate Your Budget & Time Value
Time is your most valuable resource. A house manager helps you reclaim time that can be better spent on work, family, or self-care. But how much time are you actually spending managing your home? Again, you can take our FREE quiz here and find out.
Calculate Your Hourly Rate
Divide your annual salary by 2,080 (40 hours per week x 52 weeks) to see what your time is worth.
Consider how much more productive or relaxed you’d be with the extra time. Hiring a house manager is not just about the cost, it is about the value of your time. Consider not only what you’d pay per hour, but also what an extra hour in your day is truly worth.
Would you use that time to grow your business, be more present with your family, or recharge with time for yourself? The ability to focus on what matters most is priceless, and a house manager helps you reclaim your freedom!
Determine a Budget
Set a realistic budget for hiring a house manager. We have an entire article about finances here that you can dive into.
Explore Cost Savings
See if existing household help, like cleaners or nannies, can take on additional duties. We actually have an amazing and FREE guide teaching you how to transition your nanny into a house manager, download it for free here.
Hiring a house manager isn’t just about convenience, it’s about reclaiming your time, reducing stress, and improving your overall quality of life.
Step 3: Create a Job Description
A strong job description will attract the right candidates. Be sure to include:
- Responsibilities: List daily, weekly, and occasional tasks.
- Skills & Qualities: Describe the experience and personality traits needed.
- Schedule & Availability: Indicate part-time, full-time, live-in, or live-out preferences.
Step 4: Interview Candidates & Check References
Once you’ve received applications, follow this structured process:
- Screen Applicants: Review resumes and eliminate those who don’t meet your criteria.
- Conduct Initial Interviews: Ask about their experience, problem-solving skills, and fit with your family.
- Schedule Trial Runs: Have top candidates complete a paid trial shift to see how they handle real-life tasks.
- Check References: Contact at least two references to verify reliability, professionalism, and past performance.
Step 5: Hire with an Employment Agreement & Onboarding Plan
Once you’ve selected your ideal house manager, make it official:
- Draft an Employment Agreement: Set clear expectations regarding responsibilities, pay, and confidentiality.
- Use an Attorney-Drafted Template: Ensure legal protection with a solid agreement.
- Set Up Payroll: If hiring full-time, consider payroll services for taxes and benefits.
- Onboard Effectively: Provide home access, go over schedules, and set expectations to ensure a smooth transition.
Hiring a House Manager isn’t just about convenience, it’s about reclaiming your time, reducing stress, and improving your overall quality of life.
Let Sage Haus Do the Heavy Lifting
Finding the right person, the kind who fits seamlessly into your home, anticipates needs, and takes ownership of the daily chaos, takes more than a quick online search. That’s where our private recruiting services come in.
At Sage Haus, we specialize in matching busy families with proactive, trustworthy household support that fits like a glove. Whether you need a part-time house manager, a family assistant, or a meal prep chef, we do the heavy lifting, so you can finally stop doing it all and start focusing on what matters most.
Learn more about our hiring services or book a free info call
The Pay-off… Get the Support You Deserve
I know how exhausting it is to try to do it all. That’s why I created Sage Haus, to help busy moms like you find relief from the mental load. If you’re ready to optimize your home and free up your time, we offer:
- More Presence: Spend meaningful time with your kids, connect with your spouse, and focus on your career.
- Time Freedom: Delegate tasks and value your hours.
- Less Spousal Resentment: When responsibilities are shared, stress and burnout decrease.
- Your Village: Hire the right people to support your home so you can thrive.
If you enjoyed this article, 5 Steps to Hiring a House Manager and Reclaiming Your Time, you might also enjoy:
- Everything I Did To Successfully Onboard a New House Manager
- Transitioning your Nanny to a House Manager
- How to Run Your Home Like a Business
Frequently Asked Questions about Hiring a House Manager:
A house manager oversees the daily operations of a household, ensuring everything runs smoothly by managing the rest of the village, schedules, maintenance, and budgets. They may also handle event planning, inventory, and administrative tasks to support the homeowner’s needs.
A House Manager is worth it if you have a large or busy household that requires organization and daily upkeep, freeing you from handling logistics yourself. Many clients find that even part-time assistance can make a huge difference, reclaiming 5-10 hours per week can be immensely valuable for focusing on family, career, or personal well-being. Their value ultimately depends on your lifestyle, budget, and the complexity of your household needs.
A housekeeper primarily focuses on cleaning, laundry, and maintaining the home’s tidiness, performing hands-on tasks like vacuuming, dusting, and organizing. A house manager, on the other hand, oversees the entire household’s operations and an extra pair of hands for day to day home operations; from light cleaning and organizing, to laundry and errand running. (Sometimes this role can include childcare and meal prep!)
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