Holiday Home Swap 101
Finding a Holiday Home Swap
New to home swapping?
Read our practical tips for securing a home swap.
Be Pro-active
Post an Listing
You need to post a home swap listing. Simply scanning listed home swap listings isn't sufficient. Why?
There are many people who only review listings. If you are not listed, you have missed out on all these potential exchangers.
Our Web site statistics show that there are at least 20 visitors viewing offers for every person that lists an exchange. So make sure
to post a home swap listing so as to not miss out on potential exchangers.
Include Photos
We highly recommend that you include photos of your home. Home exchange listings with photos
receive significantly more responses than those without.
Listings without photos may also give the impression that there may be something wrong with the home
and as a result some visitors skip homes without photos.
When taking photos, ensure your home is clean and bright.
Include photos that will appeal to prospective home swappers.
For example, a refreshing pool, a great garden for the kids to play in, a fantastic view, a kitchen designed
for a chef, and that cosy neighborhood cafe or
restaurant. And don't forget to include lots of photos!
Don't forget to have additional photos ready to e-mail upon request. These should include photos of yourself and your family.
Market Your Holiday Home Swap Offer
Be sure to describe the positive aspects of your home but keep it honest.
Describe why you enjoy your neighborhood and its advantages.
For example, quiet, walk to everywhere, short walk to public transportation, fantastic view, lots of young families, etc.
Try to personalize your listing by including information about your
interests and profession. You can also include information about the languages you speak.
If you are fluent in several languages, translate your listing into another common language. Always include an English
version since this is likely to be the language that most readers have some understanding of.
Review Home Swap Listings Often
You need to come back often and review the listings. New listings are added every day.
Make Contact
The more people you contact, the higher the likelihood that one will result in a swap.
Post on Several Sites
That's right we're actually telling you to find other home swap Web sites and post there also. The more people that see
your offer the better your odds of finding an exchange partner.
And no matter how well we promote 1stHomeExchange.com, not everyone
is going to find our home swap site.
