7 Best Practices For Home Exchange
Swapoffi
22 May
The business of home exchange or home swapping has been around for several decades now. Traditional home exchanges focus on family vacations where families can save lots of money by swapping homes rather than paying for several bedrooms with an accommodation provider.
Swapoffi is a home exchange with a difference as our homes feature a workspace or a dedicated home office, as well as sleeping and living accommodation. We focus on digital nomads and remote workers who work as they travel.
If you are new to home swapping, read on for tips on how to make the most from your home exchange.
- Accurate Home Profile
- Give detailed and accurate information about your location, home, and workspace. A written description, photos and videos can help other members determine if your property is right for them.
All homes are different, and all have their own pros and cons.
Nobody wants to arrive at a property only to think it is not what they thought they were getting so it’s best to be truthful from the start. - Check Dates for Swapping
- Ensure you check all dates when your home is available for swapping. It is completely up to you how many days, weeks or months you make your property available to other members for swapping. There is no minimum or no maximum.
Do double check your availability calendar to avoid mistakes and confusion with your fellow members. - Engage with your Home Swap Community
- If you have any questions about the property or destination you are interested in swapping, you can ask your host before making any decisions. In home swapping, it is prudent to keep communications via the platform for your privacy and peace of mind.
- Be Open Minded
- If you cannot find your dream destination on our list of available homes, perhaps browse the homes instead? We know from extensive market research with digital nomads and remote workers, that many choose where to travel to, based on the cost of accommodation rather than the destination.
As there is no cost of accommodation with home exchanges such as Swapoffi, you can be open-minded in your travel plans.
We have global plans for Swapoffi however building a community takes time as well as effort. We appreciate your support as we self-fund this start-up for digital nomads by digital nomads. - Be Respectful
- Swapoffi is a community of like-minded people. We are all members for one reason - to travel the world without paying for accommodation. The spirit and ethos of our community is based on honesty, respect and a community minded approach.
Home Swapping Tips for Guests and Hosts
- Consider your Guest
- Most home swappers are seasoned travellers. You know what it is like to arrive in a new destination, and the challenges as well as the excitement that it brings. Helpful information for your home swappers might include tips on the easiest, cheapest and quickest ways of getting from the airport or ferry, bus or train terminal to your home. Don’t forget work friendly tips such as the wifi password. Personal tips such as your favourite neighbourhood eateries authenticate the travel experience and makes everyone feel like a local rather than a tourist.
- Consider your Host
- It should go without saying that guests should leave a home at least exactly as they found it. Also check with your host in advance if they have any specific requests for you such as watering plants.
Some hosts choose to store personal belongings in a locked room which is obviously off-limits during home swaps. With all home swaps, be mindful that you are staying in some-one else’s home and private space.
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