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How House Exchanges Work

Starting your journey with MyHomeSwaps is simple and straight forward, here's how:

STEP 1

Setup Your Account​

As a member, besides having access to all the features and benefits that the platform has to offer, you’ll also have access to a diverse network of unique homes worldwide.

  • Start by clicking the Get Started button.
  • Confirm your email
  • You will have access to the 1 Month Free Trial so that you can browse freely and explore the platform.
  • Create your profile by telling us a bit about yourself
  • Upload a picture of yourself and an ID for verification
  • Please note that all users on MyHomeSwaps are required to be verified to ensure a safe environment and take part in house exchanges.

STEP 2

Swap Your Way

To begin connecting and engaging in house exchanges with fellow members, the next step is to upload your home.

Photos: Feel free to select the photos that showcase your home’s beauty and amenities, highlighting what makes it unique.

Verification: Just like every profile on the platform, all properties undergo a thorough verification process. 

  • Approval: Once your property receives approval, it will earn a number of HomeCoins and become visible on the platform.

    Moving forward you will be able to pick what kind of swap you are interested in as highlighted above

STEP 3

Wrap it up

Once you find a place that meets your criteria, initiate a conversation with the other member to discuss the specifics of the Swap.

This is the stage where you can ask about their home, agree on the dates, and decide on any additional terms such as the care of pets or plants or any special instructions for the home.

Depending on the type of Swap that you selected:

    • If it is a Mutual Swap then details will be exchanged between members (such as address, number, etc)

    • If it’s a HomeCoin Swap then an amount of HomeCoins from your account will also be transferred to the other member.

    Ensure you’ve shared all necessary details with the other party. Both members will have access to the home addresses, and in the case of a HomeCoin swap, the appropriate transfer will occur.

    With everything in order, begin packing your bags!

    And remember, we’re here to assist you whenever you need us, so don’t hesitate to reach out for help!

Two easy ways to swap

Enjoy Unparalleled Control Over Your Home Swapping Journey

HomeCoin Swap​

  • HomeCoins serve as our virtual currency for facilitating house exchanges.
  • What if you come across a member with an available home, but they aren’t interested in staying at your place? In such cases, you can present them with HomeCoins, which they can then utilize to stay at another member’s home in the destination of their preference.
  • Every member receives HomeCoins upon signing up and hosting other members, creating a fair system for reciprocating hospitality within the community.

Mutual Swap

  • Two members participate in a house exchange known as a “mutual” swap, where they trade the use of each other’s homes for a specific amount of time, and without exchanging HomeCoins. 
  • This exchange occurs at the same time and involves a direct swap of residences. 
  • In essence, both families agree to welcome each other into their homes, providing an opportunity to experience a change of surroundings, culture, and ambiance while enjoying the comfort and familiarity of a home environment. 

1. After selecting the home you want to swap with, choose either HomeCoins Swap or Mutual Swap

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2. It's easy to check if a member has specific swap preferences and you can also set them for your home

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3. You can find your Sent, as well as Received Swaps in the profile menu

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4. You have the option to review the request before either approving or canceling it entirely

Approving HomeCoins Swaps

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Summary: Once you click on “Review HomeCoin Swap”, you’ll have access to a summary of the exchange, including the precise amount of HomeCoins you’ll receive upon Approval.

Transfer: Your HomeCoins will be credited or debited to your account, and you can easily track them in the menu.

Fees: The cleaning fee can still be requested and paid separately.

Cancellation: Any cancellation policies established before the swap will remain in effect. This ensures that if either party cancels the house exchange prematurely, the HomeCoins will be refunded. Read more here.

>To find out more about HomeCoins check out this guide!

Approving Mutual Swaps

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Summary: After you approve the mutual swap, both you and the other member will gain access to the trip details. In this type of swap, no HomeCoin amount will be exchanged.

Trip details: In the Trip details section, you will find the other member’s contact details, the location of the home, as well as any other shared information. Equivalent information will be made available to them as well.

Fees: Even though no HomeCoins will be exchanged the cleaning fee can still be requested and paid separately.

Cancellation: Cancellation policies are not enforced for this type of house exchange as we encourage members to effectively synchronize on the trip details.

5. After concluding the swap, you will have the opportunity to review your experience and share it with the community

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