I don’t feel comfortable with this request. How should I handle it?
Hello. What do you mean by check your home ? Anyway when you don’t feel it, just refuse, it’s generally the best advice.
My first question would be is there something I can explain to you that is not clear in the pictures and description? I had one guest ask where is the third bedroom but it was because the two rooms looked so similar that they did not think it was a different room. They might also have concerns about accessibility. If it is something simple you can explain to them ok but I would then say this is not a booking site and people usually come from too far to come see the place. If you don’t feel comfortable don’t do it. I just can’t think of a good reason except mobility to explain this request.
After nearly three decades of home exchanging, the best advice I can give you is this: trust your instincts. If you’re not comfortable with what is being proposed, don’t feel obliged to pursue the exchange. You’ll eventually find another family with whom you have a good connection and feel completely at ease.
Thank you. I just needed to hear that!
I agree with all the previous replies, Maryharb
Once I’ve checked and, if necessary, asked for clarification on anything in my listing that isn’t clear, I’ll reply that this isn’t standard practice on Homeexchange.
Is this a newbie? Do they have any reviews?
I’ve never heard or received such a strange request in my life.
How would they check your house? Aren’t the pictures uploaded enough?
Personally I would refuse them.
He does have good reviews. I refused him because I didn’t feel right about hosting. He was passing by and wanted to check the house out before I approved. I have a detailed explanation of my home with lots of pictures and pictures of the surrounding area. It just didn’t feel right to me. He would have arrived a few days after checking out the house, so I would have had to get it ready and make a plan to leave on a maybe.
Hi @Maryharb,
if only he had explained better the reason of his request it would probably have been easier for you to understand.
I would have done the same you did.
B.R.
I would have done as you did and pass on this exchange. It seems like either it is alright or not, not I will come a few days before and see if it is alright. For rentals I have sent videos to people who could not see a place and did not understand well the description and pictures but that seems a bit much for HE except maybe someone with a special need.