Home exchange: a vacation idea to enter emergency

Did you remember to share your house or apartment? An original that is attracting more and more French ... The reasons for such popularity? Everyone can play the game of trade: small two-bedroom villa with swimming against a house in the campaign against studio in town ... Everything is possible!

Provided they do it in advance: "Although one can always find something at the last minute, an exchange takes between three to six months to organize. "

"Even when you're like me tenant, says Karine, it is absolutely the right to lend its housing. It is better to prevent the owner but not an obligation! ". "I've taken the plunge five years ago by sharing my house in Normandy against an apartment on the Riviera. "Since then, seduced by the concept, it became a real fan," Spain, Portugal, Italy ... I was able to discover the Southern Europe. "See the country at lower cost is the advantage of barter home. Checklist for a successful barter.

First step: the inscription on a dedicated website
"There really are spoiled for choice, says Stephen," swingers "for three years. Intervac is the pioneer in the field, Homelink is a market leader, specializes in Echangedemaison barter in France / Canada, SwitchHome offers free membership ... I registered with several agencies because it is much more efficient . As France is a favorite destination for tourists, I often great success! "

Step two: take good care of its announcement
Detailed Description of the home and photos are required. To put the odds on his side, Patrick, he recommends the "home staging". A trend coming from the United States of putting its housing value on a shoestring. "A lick of paint or rearranging the furniture is often enough to make your home more user friendly! "

Next step: get in touch with owners
Once you've found your dream home, take time to talk to make sure that people are reliable. What matters? Mutual trust. "At first, of course, was a little afraid to leave his house to strangers, or they'll drop eight days before departure. This is also a bit the same for them! But after numerous exchanges by mail and by phone, we are finally reassured. "

Last step: the preparation phase
To find a house clean and welcoming, it is pampering his own: you will not escape the general cleaning! "I also want to make room in my closets! "But no question as to move all his business:" I just put fragile items away ... do not forget to leave instructions for use to facilitate everyday life. It should also make sure everything is in order next insurance. "The little attention the difference? A welcome gift: "I like to leave a bottle of wine, it's always fun. "

Do not wait to get away!
www.switchome.org (free membership)
www.Homelink.fr (€ 125 membership fee)
www.intervac.com (membership from 95 €)
www.echangedemaison.com (€ 45 registration fee)