How to Locate House Swapping Realtors Online

House swapping started as a way to go on an inexpensive vacation. You trade homes with someone for a period that suits both parties. With the tough real estate market, house swapping has evolved into an answer for people who need to relocate.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

1. Turn to the web for help by going to OnlineHouseTrading.com. The website connects people who need to move with houses that are similar to theirs. Homeowners can trade their houses.
2. Look at the three options on the homepage: What I'm Selling, What I'm Looking For and Who I Am.
3. Create a user name and password. Register your information with the website, including where you want to move and what kind of house you're looking for. You'll immediately receive a list of potential properties. Click on the property that looks the most interesting. You'll be asked to enter your home's information. Enter the website's private chat room to talk with house swappers about their homes.
4. Pay a one-time fee of $19.95. This ensures that your home stays in the database until it's sold. Wait for the emails featuring homes that meet your swapping criteria.
5. Check out Craigslist in the community you're looking to move to. This website has a house-swapping section and may help you find a new home.

Tips & Warnings

• Visit the home before you commit to the swap. This is common practice, so you can see it and know exactly what condition it's in.