Why You Should Finalize Your Swap on Our Secure Website

Congratulations on getting one step closer to traveling the home swap way! You've agreed on dates with your exchange partner, and the excitement is building. Whether you made the connection on our platform or through our home exchange group, it's crucial to bring the conversation back to our website to finalize the exchange securely. Here’s why:

1. Leave and Receive Reviews: Finalizing your swap on our website allows you to leave a review for your exchange partner and receive reviews on your listing. These reviews build trust within the community, making your profile more attractive to future exchange partners and opening you up to more requests.
2. Complete Your Swap with Verified Members: Finalizing the swap on our platform ensures that you are dealing with a verified member. This added layer of security helps protect both parties, giving you peace of mind as you embark on your home exchange adventure.

How To Finalise Your Home Swap

How you choose to finalize your home swap is entirely up to you. Here is your step-by-step guide to finalizing your home swap:

Reciprocal Swap: Exchange homes with your partner at the same time. This is a straightforward swap where both parties benefit simultaneously.

Non-Reciprocal Swap: Swap homes at different times that suit both parties. This allows more flexibility in scheduling and doesn't require simultaneous travel.

Hosting: Host a guest in your home without needing to swap. This option is perfect if you enjoy having guests and don't necessarily need a place to stay yourself at the same time. You will receive Sanddollars for doing so.

SandDollars: Use our Sanddollars for greater flexibility. This system allows you to stay at a member's home without them staying in your home, giving you more options and convenience.

You can find and reply to your messages by clicking on the messaging tab in the top right-hand corner once you are logged in to your account. Your inbox will open with all your conversations. Simply click on the conversation regarding the swap you would like to finalize.

How to Pre-Approve

Once you've located the conversation with the member you're swapping with and confirmed the dates, you're ready to proceed to the next step. Begin by clicking "Pre-Approve." This will take you to a confirmation page that displays your conversation history and indicates that your swap has been accepted.

On this page, you can finalize the agreement details to ensure everything is clear and documented. Click on the agreement link, which will direct you to an external form. Completing this form will take about 20 to 25 minutes. After filling out the form, submit it to share the necessary details with your exchange partner through Habiqo. The form will include important information such as the number of guests, arrival and departure dates, and emergency contact details.

The final step

After completing the form and returning to the Habiqo website, you'll notice the "Finalize" button on the right-hand side of the screen. By clicking on "Finalize," you'll access the "My Upcoming Trip" section, which displays all the agreed-upon details.