How Swaphouse works

At Swaphouse, great swaps start with a great match. Our match-based system, inspired by dating apps, ensures you’ll only connect with people who are equally excited about swapping homes with you. Let us explain more below!

How it works - Swaphouse mobile phone
Step 1

Sign up and list your home

Start your home swapping adventure by signing up with LinkedIn. We only use your name, email, and profile picture to create your account.

Once your account is set up, it’s time to list your home. Share details about available (WFH) amenities, test your Wi-Fi speeds, and upload high-quality photos (the more, the better!).

Optionally, you can enrich your profile and write a short introduction, share links to any social account and add your swap availability.

step 1 sign up and list your home
step 2 explore homes for swapping
Step 2

Explore homes for swapping

After you listed your home, you’ll get access to the Explore page. Here, we show one home at a time, tailored to the filters you set like location, amount of rooms, WiFi speed, or pet-friendliness.

If you come across a home you’d love to swap with—whether it’s for next month, next year, or sometime in the future—tap the green heart button to ‘like’ it. If it’s not the right fit, just hit the red pass button.

Keep browsing by choosing ‘like’ or ‘pass’ to explore all the homes!

Step 3

Collect matches & start chatting

When you like a home and another swapper likes yours back, it’s a match! This unlocks the ability to chat with each other, ensuring you only receive messages from people whose homes you're interested in.

Take your time to get to know each other, and discuss availability for a potential home swap.

💡 Tip: Schedule a video call to build trust and create a personal connection before finalizing plans!

step 3 collect matches start chatting
step 4 plan your home swap
Step 4

Plan your swap & pack your bags

When dates align and you feel comfortable opening your home to your match, it’s time to plan the details. Coordinate key exchange, agree on cleaning expectations, and share home rules and tips for a smooth swap.

Get ready to settle into your new home and experience life like a local. Have questions? Check out our FAQ or contact us—we’re here to help!

Happy home swapping! 🌍

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15/12/2024 12:42:58