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Home Exchange Inquiries

I know personally how disappointing it is when people fail to respond with even a short 'no thanks' to a home exchange inquiry.   Unfortunately, there will always be some people who don't respond to your inquiry.  Some may not check their email often, or may be away, while others could just be overwhelmed with responses. All members are encouraged to login and check their received messages folder on a regular basis as copies of each email message sent to you via the contact form are stored here.  

 

Help! Why aren't I receiving responses to my home exchange  inquiries? 

I know personally how disappointing it is when people fail to respond with even a short 'no thanks' to an exchange offer. Often I check my email regularly after having sent out inquiries. 

Unfortunately, there will always be some people who don't respond to your inquiry. Some may not check their email often, or may be away, while others could just be overwhelmed with responses.

Email spam filters

At times, members do not receive email to their inbox.  It i sent via the contact form and received, but because of spam filters that are set to high, responses and inquiries can go into one's email spam folder.  We ask members to check their email  spam folders for possible messages from others.  

A a copy of each inquiry that is sent via our Global Home Exchange contact form is stored in members sent or received folders, it is best to  login and check these folders on a regular basis.



You can't be sure of getting a response to all offers you send out but here's a few suggestions that might help increase your chances of getting responses: 

The first letter you send to potential exchangers should express your tentative interest, pending further correspondence. What you say can go a long way towards finding an exchange.

Introduce your family, the ages of your children, careers, hobbies and special interests. Especially when teens and kids are involved, including a family photo is a good idea.

Outline the advantages of your home–i.e., its proximity to tourist attractions, shopping, safe and quiet neighborhood, climate.

Provide a detailed description of the interior and exterior of your home, listing features like working fireplace, oriental carpets, antiques, childproofing, barbecue and outside eating area

If offering a car, give the make, year and condition. An automatic makes driving on an unaccustomed side of the road much easier.

Provide references if you are an experienced exchanger.

List your preferred dates and length of exchange. The more flexible you are, the better your chances.

Be honest. Your abode may be humbler than that villa in Tuscany where you’re hoping to go, but if the time and the place are right, your potential exchange partners would probably prefer your home to a hotel.

Be positive 

Request that they reply to your message as soon as they can as you are waiting to hear back even if they can't consider your offer at this time.

 

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