HOME EXCHANGES AND HOUSE SWAPS: Your House for Mine

We are big fans of home exchanges using the homeexchange.com platform. Home exchanges are very popular in Europe but less common in the US. Home exchanges are a fantastic way to see the world saving money on housing so more can be spent on exploring and living like a local. We've done reciprocal and we've used the points system, and in this video, we share what home exchanges are, how to use the platform, how to prepare for an exchange, and more.

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00:00 Introduction: Home exchanges
00:35 Home exchange: Paris France
01:42 Way too much luggage
02:08 Making lifelong friends from around the world
02:19 Lead with: we are clean and tidy people
02:49 Be open to going to new places
03:25 Don't discount your home or location
04:59 Homeexchange.com platform
05:22 Points vs. reciprocal exchanges
06:06 Home exchanges make travel more affordable
06:52 How does a home exchange work?
07:33 Still skeptical or nervous?
09:03 Insurance coverage
09:31 What if there's nothing there when you arrive?
10:01 Reducing risk and getting comfortable over time
10:41 Pro tip: do a video call before confirming the exchange
11:41 Pro tip: prep your house and make space for guests
12:29 Pro tip: create a binder or eFolder to share info on the house/neighborhood
13:21 Don't be afraid; it's easier than it sounds
13:51 Blog post: https://www.zekeandterri.com/blog/hom...
14:06 Pro tip: schedule house cleaning before and after
15:43 Pro tip: start with reciprocal exchanges
16:21 Pro tip: avoid listings that charge fees
16:45 Share your home exchange experience with us: zekeandterri@gmail.com
17:47 Still have questions? Ask in the comments or send us an email at zekeandterri@gmail.com

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