Profile tips
Filling out your profile on HomeExchange is the basis of your account: HomeExchange members won't be exchanging their home with strangers, they will be axchanging with you!
Congratulations!
In this section of the HomeExchange Academy, you will see how easy it is to get started in 3 easy steps with the HomeExchange platform, to create your profile and home listing, start looking for an exchange, and go on unique and authentic holidays with you family or friends! And all of this for only $220 a year, enjoying all our services and guarantees for 12 months of stress free vacation!
How to create an account on HomeExchange
How to fill your profile?
Discover the groups
Did you know that on your profile you can join groups of interest to get to chat with members sharing the same passions as you? And that you can use them to filter your search so that you can even exchange your home with fellow passionates?
Become verified
To assist in fostering a trustworthy community, our services include a free verification to demonstrate to other members that you are an actual person who lives in a home with a physical address. Theverification also helps to increase your chances of making exchanges!
Don't have a HomeExchange account yet? Create one for free now!
How to subscribe to the membership
Are you ready to embark your next great adventure with HomeExchange? Subscribe to the membership today and benefit from all our exclusive features and advantages!
How to find and finalize an exchange
How to use the search features
All about the search filters
To help you find the home exchange that is perfect for you, we have many types of filters, ranging from the number of beds to members' hobbies (via the groups feature), home equipment (like a "jacuzzi" and "fireplace" filter), type of accommodation, and response rate! All these filters help refine your search results to help you find the home that corresponds to your needs and desires.
Preferred destinations
Do you dream of going to Rome, South Africa, or Argentina, but haven't found the right home just yet? Add your dream cities and countries to your preferred destinations! Then, you'll receive an email alert when a new home in that location is added to HomeExchange or has new availability. Not only can you be among the first to send an exchange request, but you can also appear in the reverse search results for members living in that location.
Find out more about preferred destinations and reverse search.
Favorites homes
The favorite homes feature allows you to save and group together the homes you love so you can easily contact them later. The "They like my home" page allows you to see who has added your home to their favorites. When your favorite homes update their availability, you'll receive an email to alert you of this change so you can contact them immediately if these dates match yours!
How to send the perfect exchange request
Tips for sending exchange requests
Writing a request for an exchange isn't rocket science when you have these tips.
Here's everything you need to know to send an excellent exchange request.
How to send a message
The HomeExchange mailbox allows you to contact other members of the community and organize your future exchanges.