# \#did-you-know **URL:** https://forum.homeexchange.com/tag/did-you-know/789.md [Latest](https://forum.homeexchange.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.homeexchange.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.homeexchange.com/tags.md) --- ## [💡 Did you know? What happens to the feedback you share here?](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/did-you-know-what-happens-to-the-feedback-you-share-here/22496)
**Author:** [@Melissa.HomeExchange](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/Melissa.HomeExchange)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 9:44pm UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/did-you-know-what-happens-to-the-feedback-you-share-here/22496 "2026-09-21T21:44:11Z")
Do you ever wonder what happens to the topics and comments shared here? Please know that your questions, suggestions, criticisms, testimonials, ideas, and feedback, everything you share in this group is valuable. Most im… --- ## [💡 Tip of the Week: How to Plan a Long-Term Home Exchange – Advice from the Community](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/tip-of-the-week-how-to-plan-a-long-term-home-exchange-advice-from-the-community/21258)
**Author:** [@Melissa.HomeExchange](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/Melissa.HomeExchange)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 11:09am UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/tip-of-the-week-how-to-plan-a-long-term-home-exchange-advice-from-the-community/21258 "2026-07-29T11:09:32Z")
It’s Wednesday! :sun: And you know what that means… it’s time for another tip to help you become a home exchange pro! Don’t forget—you can find all of our previous tips anytime in the Pinned section of this category. To… --- ## [💡 Tip of the week: Should I ask my host’s permission if I want to invite someone over?](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/tip-of-the-week-should-i-ask-my-host-s-permission-if-i-want-to-invite-someone-over/21127)
**Author:** [@Melissa.HomeExchange](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/Melissa.HomeExchange)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/tip-of-the-week-should-i-ask-my-host-s-permission-if-i-want-to-invite-someone-over/21127 "2026-07-20T18:53:37Z")
It’s Wednesday! And you know what we do on Wednesdays? We share little tips to help you become a home exchange pro! Today, we’re talking about good guest etiquette, inspired by a question recently asked in the group: “… --- ## [💡 Tip of the Week: Do You Speak HomeExchange? 🤓](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/tip-of-the-week-do-you-speak-homeexchange/20728)
**Author:** [@Melissa.HomeExchange](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/Melissa.HomeExchange)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 12:42pm UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/tip-of-the-week-do-you-speak-homeexchange/20728 "2026-06-25T12:42:25Z")
We say it often in this Forum, but the way we communicate on the platform (or here too!) can say a lot about us as HomeExchangers, and can really influence our chances of finding great exchanges. A little reminder: we’r… --- ## [💡 Tip of the week: Finding a home exchange](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/tip-of-the-week-finding-a-home-exchange/21040)
**Author:** [@Melissa.HomeExchange](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/Melissa.HomeExchange)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 11:51am UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/tip-of-the-week-finding-a-home-exchange/21040 "2026-06-24T11:51:55Z")
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 exchan… --- ## [💡 Tip of the week: Your travel WISHLIST](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/tip-of-the-week-your-travel-wishlist/20918)
**Author:** [@Melissa.HomeExchange](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/Melissa.HomeExchange)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 11:33am UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/tip-of-the-week-your-travel-wishlist/20918 "2026-06-17T11:33:55Z")
It’s Wednesday! :sun: And you know what that means… time for a little tip to help you become a home exchange pro! Today, we’re focusing on travel wishlists! What are travel WISHLISTS for? They help you in two ways: 1. … --- ## [💡 Tip of the Week: Groups! (Web Only)](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/tip-of-the-week-groups-web-only/20765)
**Author:** [@Melissa.HomeExchange](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/Melissa.HomeExchange)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 11:38am UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/tip-of-the-week-groups-web-only/20765 "2026-06-10T11:38:58Z")
It’s Wednesday! And what do we do on Wednesdays? We read our handy tips for becoming a home exchange pro! Today, we’re focusing on Groups! No, not our Facebook groups, but the groups you can join on the platform based … --- ## [💡 Tip of the week: let your profile shine! ☀️](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/tip-of-the-week-let-your-profile-shine/20730)
**Author:** [@Melissa.HomeExchange](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/Melissa.HomeExchange)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 10:09am UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/tip-of-the-week-let-your-profile-shine/20730 "2026-06-09T10:09:47Z")
It’s time for another little tip to help you become a home exchange superstar Today, we’re talking about your Profile. The goal? A profile that feels complete, warm, and reassuring. Because a great home exchange isn’… --- ## [💡 Tip of the Week: Make Your Listing Photos Shine! 📷](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/tip-of-the-week-make-your-listing-photos-shine/20729)
**Author:** [@Melissa.HomeExchange](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/Melissa.HomeExchange)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 10:07am UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/tip-of-the-week-make-your-listing-photos-shine/20729 "2026-06-09T10:07:57Z")
“A picture is worth a thousand words,” as Confucius supposedly said. That’s true on HomeExchange too: when browsing listings on the platform, the first thing that catches our eye is the photos. So here are a few tips to … --- ## [💡 Tip of the Week: Reciprocal exchanges — with or without GuestPoints?](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/tip-of-the-week-reciprocal-exchanges-with-or-without-guestpoints/20238)
**Author:** [@Melissa.HomeExchange](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/Melissa.HomeExchange)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 1:41pm UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/tip-of-the-week-reciprocal-exchanges-with-or-without-guestpoints/20238 "2026-05-07T13:41:44Z")
As you know, at HomeExchange, you can choose to do your reciprocal exchanges (simultaneous or not) either with or without GuestPoints. It seems that most members choose reciprocal exchanges without GuestPoints, on the pr… --- ## [Tip of the week: Want to get more exchange offers? Here’s how to make your listing stand out](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/tip-of-the-week-want-to-get-more-exchange-offers-here-s-how-to-make-your-listing-stand-out/20001)
**Author:** [@Melissa.HomeExchange](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/Melissa.HomeExchange)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 11:46am UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/tip-of-the-week-want-to-get-more-exchange-offers-here-s-how-to-make-your-listing-stand-out/20001 "2026-04-22T11:46:34Z")
First things first: don’t forget that HomeExchange is an international platform. People from Australia, the US, and beyond will be checking out your listing. Unless you live in a major tourist city, you’ll need to put in…