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In today's world, home exchange is getting quite popular due to below-given benefits:
Home swapping is a good option for many people who are interested to save money while traveling. Apart from that, there are also several benefits of home swapping that can transform your traveling into a memorable experience. So, let’s discuss those benefits and learn how to swap a home successfully.
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1. It’s a low-cost option
You don’t have to pay towards your lodging at the time you swap homes. The initial cost included with house swapping process is only a membership/premium fee that you'll pay for listing service. The membership fee, which is much cheaper than the average charges for one night in a hotel. For this reason, swapping home is quite popular among the travelers, businessmen and relocators. You’ll get a ready-made kitchen along with the house. So, if you can cook for yourself, you can also save a good amount on your food cost. Furthermore, you can also negotiate with your host to swap cars.
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Find the right person to exchange with
Once your listing is completed, you’ll need to find a perfect person. This process can take a little time. However, you’ll need to know everything about the family you’re swapping the home with and the country or city. Check closely the pictures they’ve sent to you and if possible ask for references from their past swaps, to be more cautious, you can ask our agent to checkup on your behalf (this only applies to premium users).
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Consult with your insurance company
If you are agreeing on a permanent swap, you have to make sure your property's documents are valid and meet your local government policy as well as your host. Your homeowner’s insurance will protect your personal things (like furniture), your personal assets, as well as your entire home from different damages that may occur during that period. It should also protect you from the costs if someone gets injured in your home and require medical attention. It’ll even save you if the victim decides to file a case upon you. You may call your insurance agent and review your policy details and limits. Also, you need to make sure that the person(s) with whom you are swapping homes can get all the coverage. In addition, you may also increase your coverage after consulting with the insurance company if required. If you’re also swapping cars, make sure to follow the similar review and policy coverage on your car insurance. After all, your car insurance must cover any damages done by a different driver as well.
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Leave proper instructions for your guests
If your guests are coming from a different part of the world, you must leave proper printed instructions to them on how to use your appliances. If Internet access is given, you must share the login password with them. Notify them about the important phone numbers (the fire department, medical helpline or the police, etc) which they can use at the time of any emergency.
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Clarify phone usage rules
Plan ahead about possible phone charges for your guests. Most of the travelers do carry their own cell phones with them. But, if they want to use your phone, make sure you notify them about the money you’ll charge for it.
