GUIDE TO OPTIMAL EXCHANGE 


We have collected some tips, use them as a guide for a successful exchange. 
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An exchange of success starts with a good dialogue between the parties: when you find a potential partner for the exchange, let him know, or telefonagli Write to establishing a dialogue to understand their preferences. Make an agreement, preferably written, before the exchange, stating the main points: dates, number of occupants and the agreed services. 
Indicates whether someone is available to meet you or your guests at the airport or train station.The dates of departure may not be the same, so this means that you have the opportunity to meet your guests. This is often appreciated as you explain to your guests a lot about your home, know the person before you go and clarify some doubts with them directly. Know in person helps to have confidence in our guests and to be sure that our house will be in good hands. 
Decide how to exchange keys and even where to leave at the end of your stay. Define also where it can be found a copy of keys for emergencies. 
You might decide to leave a small supply of food, a warm welcome is always appreciated! 
What you use in the home of your guests should be repurchased. Give some suggestions on where to shop. 
Prepare a list of interesting places to visit with instructions for use. Provide some maps of the surrounding area. 
Indicates the day of collection of waste and you must separate their waste. 
From information on any gardening tasks. Provide all relevant information. 
Lists emergency numbers (fire, police, medical assistance) and leave them near the phone. This information varies from country to country, and therefore does not mean that your hosts know.Also provide references to someone you have appointed to make decisions about your home. 
Make this your neighbors that someone staying in your home and encourage your guests to know. 
Put important documents and jewelry in a safe or bank. Do not leave valuables in the house especially if you have small children. If the house there are objects of great value metteli in a house (eg a room closed) and indicates that this room is not usable. 
Make an inventory of objects leaving the house, ask them to check and sign it upon arrival. This can be given to a neighbor or stored in a safe place. 
Give a reasonable distance in the closet and bathroom things for the guests. 
Give information on the operation of devices such as security systems and air conditioning. The manuals they gave you when you buy more than enough. Explains how to turn off the water gas and light. 
Try to leave the house in the same condition as you found it. 
Make sure your insurance company will cover in your absence. 
Define the payment of consumption such as telephone, water and gas. For short exchanges usually everybody pays their bills. 
Decide if your correspondence must be withdrawn by visitors or leave the post office. 
If you trade the car insurance company that also covers your guests. Some companies require a photocopy of the foreign driving license. Get information about your trip that your partners want to do and wishing km walk. The owner should be responsible for maintenance, you decide who will pay any damage and usually indicates where you turn for repairs. 
Just travel and dates were confirmed, book your flight and send a photocopy of the tickets to the partners of the exchange to demonstrate your willingness to make the exchange. 

Tell us about your experience at the end of the exchange, a successful exchange allows users to gain confidence to other potential trade.