It’s Wednesday!
And what do we do on Wednesdays? We read the little tips to become a home exchange expert!
Today, a few tips to help you find the exchange you’re looking for .
You don’t exchange with a house, you exchange with people
Behind every listing, there is one or more people. These are the people you are asking to lend you their home. So:
Target your search carefully: use the right filters.
Read each listing before contacting them: check that it really matches your criteria and that you match the member’s requirements (minimum stay, number of people, etc.)
Also read the profiles and reviews if available (to find the right home AND the member you feel a connection with).
Send a great, personalized request: and make sure it is realistic.
Be flexible
Use the map to look at homes around major tourist cities. These members receive fewer requests and may be very happy to welcome you.
When entering your dates in the search, add some flexibility if possible.
Dare to be surprised by a destination you may not have thought of!
Send a great message
Introduce yourself , as well as each person who may be traveling with you.
Explain why you want to take this trip, and why you chose this home rather than another one.
Show that you have read the listing carefully.
You need to make the person want to get to know you and trust you .
Tips
For a reciprocal exchange, use the reverse search to see who has added your location among their favorite destinations.
Be sincere and transparent throughout the whole process.
Have you found your exchange? Then let the other members you contacted know. And if, in the end, 3 members say yes, avoid leaving them waiting without any updates — put yourself in their position and be transparent.
Do you have any other advice or tips? Feel free to share them in the comments!
See you soon for more tips!