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.
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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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