How to handle nonresponsive potential client
This is the second time I've had this happen. I receive a request from a potential client, new to me, about a potential stay. I message back and say I'm available. I tell them I would like to schedule a meet & greet and tell them my schedule. Then no response for 3 days. I send another message asking if they're still interested and they say yes and propose a date/time, ironically which does not fit into the times I originally requested. I message back with a formal scheduling request, no response. I'm sure I'm not the only one this has happened to, and I understand they may be interviewing other sitters.
How long do I wait before archiving the request and making other plans? I'd like to just cancel the whole request and end the conversation altogether.
My more experienced friend prompts them to respond by saying: "Doing a check in since I haven't heard from you. I wanted to know if you're still interested or if you've found another sitter. If you've already booked, I'll archive this so I can free up my availability."