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Our HomeLink community is composed of people from all over the world, with diverse backgrounds, ages, and life experiences. Yet we are all similar, connected by our sense of adventure, our love of life and pleasure from authentic experiences. We pride ourselves on our personal service, as do our highly experienced colleagues in 27 countries around the world who are happy to provide help and advice when you need it. Here are some important questions and answers you want to know about Homelink.

Getting to the point of finding a good Exchange opportunity starts with being as transparent as possible. Having a complete Profile is important in attracting Exchange Partners. The more you share about yourself, your Home and your interest, the more likely you are to attract interest from other Members. The Vetting process, when properly done will make you and your Exchange Partners comfortable with Exchanging your Homes. Getting to the point of finding a good Exchange opportunity starts with being as transparent as possible. Having a complete Profile is important in attracting Exchange Partners. The more you share about yourself, your Home and your interest, the more likely you are to attract interest from other Members. The Vetting process, when properly done will make you and your Exchange Partners comfortable with Exchanging your Homes. The attributes available to you in your Personal and Property profiles are designed to help other members narrow their search for the Exchange they seek. By filling out as many applicable details about yourself and your Home, other Exchange Members are able to quickly and easily differentiate and find you. Being able to stand out for other Exchange Members is the key to increased opportunities for Home Exchanges.

Western NY has some of the most wonderful summers on the entire planet. While laying on our deck lounges searching for satellites that scurry north and south across the night sky, I start. "Where did you get the idea of exchanging homes in the first place?" "I saw it either in the travel section of the paper or somewhere in a travel magazine." "You know, the idea is intriguing. I can see the potential financial advantage. But there would be a lot of work on my part to get the house prepared for an exchange." "Like what?", she wants to know. "Well, the quick list includes figuring out how to deal with and secure our personal information, making sure the people we are swapping with know the important things about the house. Stuff you and I take for granted because if something goes wrong, I just go take care of it, fix it if need be." Clearly pleased with the tenor of our conversation and acting the consummate tactician, she says, "let's get back to the satellites. We can talk more about it next weekend." She can feel the thaw in my resolve.

There are many benefits to home exchanging, including cost savings, meeting new people, discovering new places and cultures, forging friendships around the world, and living like a local. When you become a member you receive full access to all member details in the HomeLink community, to which your home details will be added. As a member, you simply contact other members whose exchange offer interests you, and that begins the dialogue. Your exchange may result from the propositions you initiate, or exchange invitations you receive from other members. Your membership confirmation email will contain brief instructions on how to start navigating our website. For begin seeking an exchange in advance, you should start the process of seeking and arranging an exchange anywhere between 3 to 6 months prior to the exchange. If you are planning to attend a popular event, you might want to start the process earlier than that. Getting to know your exchange partner and addressing all your needs and concerns prior to an exchange are essential to every successful exchange. You may exchange as many times as you like, as long as your HomeLink membership is valid. Exchange during the summer, at Christmas, for the Easter holidays, and on weekends - all around the world - at no extra cost! Generally, member continue to pay their own utility bills at home (heating, water etc.) while on an exchange. Exchangers agree beforehand who will pay the extra-ordinary expenses such as long-distance phone calls. If a car exchange is involved, exchangers agree to reimburse the vehicle owner for the non-claimable portion of any insurance claim. These conditions are easy to stipulate in the HomeLink Exchange Agreement Form.