How to Interview House Swapping Candidates
House swapping is the new rage in vacationing. It consists of listing list your house as available on a house swapping website or through a realtor and planning a vacation the same time as someone else. You stay in their house and they stay in yours, enabling you to save on vacationing costs. Use these steps to learn more about house swapping and how to interview house swapping candidates.
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Use a trusted house swapping site or realtor. There are lots of home swapping companies out there to choose from. A good site will ask a lot of questions and screen the members when they join which should save you some of the hassle. If you are still unsure, contact the site administrator to inquire about their screening guidelines and process.
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Sit down and write out a list of guidelines you have and don't be afraid to include direct things about the people you would allow to stay in your house. Cover the basics like smoking, children, additional guests and pets.
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Contact the prospective candidates you have chosen and send them some questions or additional information or questions you may have. Get a feel for them through email, then move to phone conversations. Consider a background check if you can afford it.
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Contact their references and speak with them in depth. If you know someone in the area, contact them for information as well. Contact their local police department to inquire about the people; if there have been incidents of any kind, they will know.
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Tips & Warnings
Consider speaking with your home insurance company to make sure you have the coverage required for house swapping.
