House Swap for Free at Christian Home Exchange

Don’t pay for a hotel. When you house swap, you can use the cash you saved to try new things.  It's free!

If you ever saw the film “The Holiday” by writer and director Nancy Meyers, you will know that this was the movie that help promote the most popular home swap website  Home Exchange.com.  The movie stars Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet who use Home Exchange.com as they trade homes between England and  Los Angeles .  Home exchange (home swap) is when two people have agreed to exchange their homes for a certain period of time. During the home exchange, each person lives in the other person's home and manage it and even use each others transportation if agreed.  Most people use home swap service for vacation. However, you swap your home for business travel,  study abroad, and even artistic retreats.  It is free to exchange your home.

New to HomeExchange Website

HomeExchange now  has a community of  Christian Home Exchangers who would like to exchange their homes with other brothers and sisters in the faith and so can you.

Cool Ways To Earn Money has teamed with ChristianHomeExchange.com to offer unique, comfortable and affordable vacation opportunities.  Plus when you join The Christian Home Exchange Community from this page, you receive a 25% discount on your Membership. To learn more, click here!

Benefits of Exchanging Homes

Instead of having to pay expenses to stay at a hotel, you will be staying in another person's home for free rather it be in Cancun, Buenos Aires or Tokyo!  You will be enjoying the many features of staying at someone else’s home  such as privacy, having access to various areas of the house, a kitchen area and so on.  If agreed, a car or housekeeping maybe included.  However, usually, you will have to do house cleaning yourself.  There is no need to worry about reservations and if you wanted to do a sporadic exchange at the last minute, you can.

Things to Consider

Even though, the home is free, there may be some costs while doing a home swap such as phone calls,  over heating or electricity as well as making sure you take the responsibility of keeping the other person’s home clean. The time frame of a home exchange can vary. When doing a home exchange, it is wise to  appoint a friend as a contact person for the home exchanger.

As a potential home exchanger,you might be worried about safety or damages to your home. However, numerous experienced home exchangers have given feedback that these concerns are a minor issues as both parties are staying in one another's home.  To keep a friendly and pleasant stay, I recommend that you  keep in contact with the person that you swap houses with.  Make sure you send photos, text, email and even call your home exchanger prior to visiting.  Note: Always stash away all value items or give them to a relative or friend you trust while traveling.

Is the process easy?

Yes! All you need to do is create a listing for your house or apartment so a community of people can view it.  Your listing should be unique and fun. Show it off where people will be interested in your home.  Also, include reasons why your listings is one-of-a kind!  When sending or receiving inquires, it is easy.  You just need to  browse listings of homes that are located where you want to go.  You can even read reviews from other home exchangers. When it is time to exchange, you can  plan your exchange any time and anywhere.

Interested?

Click here to get a discount on membership! and house swap for free today!

 

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Host Your Space for Extra Money

Host Your Space for Extra Money

 

Have extra space to rent out?  This might be a good choice for you whether you are renting a empty bedroom or renting your whole house for travelers.  You can rent out your unused space to pay your expenses or fund your next vacation.

I found this website three months ago on the web.  It never came to mind to rent my space at first because I was very reluctant to share my space with complete strangers. However, with Airbnb, I was able to get to know my guests through verified profiles and confirmed reviews which was splendid.  So, for a couple of months, I just rented my bedroom space to several travelers from various countries to get a feel of the company.  Later, I decided to become a host.  The great thing about becoming a host is that Airbnb will definitely inundate you with various tips and resources to help you start as a host. I definitely encourage anyone to read their Hospitality Standards and you can also download their app on your tablet or phone too and list your space there and find info about becoming a host in addition to using their service to travel on trips for others to host you too.

Why Host?

As a host, you can bring the world to your doorstep because you know your area better than anyone and you will be able to enjoy many travelers from all over the world.

As a host, you earn extra money and rent your space for whatever amount you please but at a reasonable price of course.  You can start earning money within the first or second week of signing up.  I did.

Again, you can get to know your guests through verified profiles and confirmed reviews.  Fortunately, Airbnb offers property coverage for up to $1,000,000.

Airbnb Host Tips

Understand the guidelines of Hosting: Make sure you covered every aspect that comes with hosting such as reading their Hospitality Standards. Again, you are protected by the $1,000,000 Airbnb host guarantee.

• Showcase the good, the  bad and the ugly: Make sure you are showing off your space with accurate photos such as only taking photos of areas that are only available to guests such as the bedroom, kitchen or balcony area.  In addition, include information about what to expect from your space.

• Check rules and regulations:  Are you allowed to sublet your space? Check your lease or local regulations in addition to reading  Airbnb's terms and conditions.


• Secure your valuables: Don't leave anything valuable or that is of significance to you laying around.  When hosting strangers, you are bound to have your house at risk, no matter how friendly they appear to be.


• Make sure your place is immaculate: First impression is imperative as a host. Make sure your house or apartment is spic and span.


• Be hospitable: Make sure your guest or guests feel welcome and at home. Offer a small and inexpensive welcome gift (like a bottle of wine), or a special gift for a couple who just got married and on their honeymoon.


• Communicate and communicate well: Thoroughly stress to your guest about what your expectations are during their stay.

Become a host today!

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