Just about every home swapper is nervous and thinks differently about preparing their home for guests. Some people prefer to hire a professional, while others prepare a self-checklist of tasks to complete before the guest arrival. Whichever method you choose a here’s a comprehensive preparation list for the house swapping day:-

Outside the House and Surrounding Area

1. Make sure the house number plate is clean and clear to see from a distance.
2. Get rid of the weeds and prune any plants to make the entrance feel inviting.
3. Clean the doormat at the entrance to prevent muddy shoes from stepping into your house.
4. Put all the necessary keys in one location so that your guests won’t have any difficulty in locating them.

Inside the House

• Check the fire alarm batteries and CO2 detectors.
• Managing a different heating and air conditioning system can be complicated. Therefore, leave clear instructions for your guests on how to change temperature settings.
• Yes, this is a home exchange deal, not offering a hotel, but you want your property to look terrific.

The Living Room

• Ensure all the remote controls are labeled, with new batteries.
• Make sure you the wi-fi connection is on and leave them your password
• Put away all valuables and family heirloom, in a safe place. Depending If your guests have kids, it might be worthwhile to put any fragile items away.
• A general clean-up should provide a grand welcome to your guests for house swap vacation.
• Add home comforts such as cozy blankets and board games to keep your guests happy and comfortable during their stay at your house.

The Bedroom

• Clean sheets on the bed are obviously a must.
• Some people are allergic to feather pillows, so provide anti-allergy or synthetic pillows.
• Make sure there’s enough room in the closets and drawers for your guest’s belongings.
• The amount of space needed depends upon the length of the vacation home swap, also the requirement of the swapper.

Read: 6 Tips for  A Successful Home Swapping

The Bathroom

• You’d want a spotless bathroom, so will your guests
• Be sure there are fresh towels in each bathroom
• If you’ve anything to add to this house exchange checklist, please share it with us via the comment section below.