You've reached the final part of the course. You know how home exchanging works, how to set up your profile and start looking for and finalizing exchanges. In this section, we'll explore how you can actually organize your exchanges. We'll get into the details of the main things to take note of before, during, and after your exchanges to make it the best possible experience for you and your exchange partner!
Communication is key! This should seem familiar from our HomeExchange fundamentals, but we can't stress it enough. In this section, we'll take you through the different communication channels you can use, as well as some important topics you should always communicate with your exchange partner about.
Reviews are an important way to share your experience with other members in the community. In this section, we'll share how you can leave a review on the platform and what to take into consideration when leaving a review.
Cleaning can be a concern to new home exchangers, but it doesn't have to be! As with everything else, it all boils down to what you and your exchange partner agree on.
We've also prepared a guide dedicated to preparing for your first exchange.
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Some preparation has to be done when you're preparing for your first exchange such as what you'll do about the keys, how you'll share information about your home, etc., but these things will be like second nature to you once you get the hang of it. In the meantime, we've prepared a little summary about some things you wouldn't want to forget as you preare for the exchange.
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There's nothing like arriving to your home exchange and seeing the warm welcome that your host prepared for you. How you leave your home to your guests and how you welcome them can set the tone of their trip.
It's not uncommon for members to organize consecutive exchanges, whether as a host or as a guest.
Gratitude is another one of HomeExchange's six principles. As our hosts prepare their homes and extend a warm welcome to us, we should offer the same warmth to them however we can.
HomeExchangers share how they thank their hosts for their hospitality.
Remember that home exchanges are not like rentals; they are real people's homes and deserve to be treated the same way you would treat your home. Guests should ensure the home is in the same condition it was in when they arrived.
Although uncommon, we recognize that unexpected things can happen during an exchange— maybe the electricity goes out, you can't get the dishwasher to work, or you accidentally broke a glass. Our member support team and your exchange partner are here for you.
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