Getting started with HomeExchange is simple and straightforward. Whether you’re new to home swapping or just curious about the process, the steps to sign up and begin exchanging are easy to follow. Here’s how it works.
| Step | What to do |
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| 1. Sign up for free | Create your account on HomeExchange.com with your email or social login. |
| 2. Complete your profile | Add your photo, a short bio, and verify your account to build trust with other members. |
| 3. List your home | Upload photos, describe your home and its amenities, and set your availability. |
| 4. Explore and connect | Use filters to search for homes and contact other members to propose an exchange. |
| 5. Finalize your first exchange | Agree on the details with your exchange partner, confirm via the platform, and you’re ready to go! |
1- Verified profiles make a difference
Taking the time to verify your profile adds credibility and helps you connect with other members faster. Verified accounts are more likely to receive responses.
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Learn more about the verification process.
2- Good photos matter
Homes with bright, clear pictures get significantly more interest. Show all the important spaces: bedrooms, kitchen, living room and any outdoor area. If you have specific amenities like a pool or baby gear, do not hesitate to show them in your photos.
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Here's how to take eye-catching photos of your home.
3- Use filters wisely
Looking for an accessible accommodation, pet-friendly homes, or a place with reliable Wi-Fi? Filters help you quickly find the perfect match.
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Sign up for free to unlock filters and find exactly what you’re looking for.
4- Don’t hesitate to reach out
Sending multiple personalized messages increases your chances of securing an exchange. A warm introduction and a few details about why you chose their home go a long way.
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Personalize your first message by mentioning what you liked about their home or location, as members are much more likely to respond when they see genuine interest.
What members say about HomeExchange
Just completed my first exchange through Home Exchange. The process was seamless. They offer lots of help, but I didn’t need it other than some ideas on how to prepare (like writing a house guide for the visitors). It was all super simple, including arranging the exchange in the first place through the app - it is very intuitive. You don’t even have to pay to join until you have an agreed exchange; you can just peruse the hundreds of houses available around the world. I saved thousands of dollars in accommodation costs, with just a bit of effort to set it up (and trust in the people I was exchanging with - they were great!).
Crods — Click to see their review
It was easy to organize exchanges and everything went very smoothly with the guests. The website made it very straight forward to list our home.
Megan — Click to see their review
We really valued the well-designed Home Exchange interface; it makes finding potential exchange homes intuitively easy and, in particular, we found the map interface and associated filters made it easy to find the optimally-located home. Guidance from staff, provided my email, was prompt and clear. Excellent support!
Brent — Click to see their review
I've loved every aspect of this platform. From signing up and getting a personalized orientation call to using the platform itself and coordinating a months-long international exchange that proved to be wonderful in every way. Highly recommend!
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