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Tips for a good and smooth trade.

  • Always be honest.
  • Have a written agreement.
  • Give the exchange family any house rules.
  • Complete major repairs.
  • Clean bathrooms and kitchen throughly.
  • Have fresh linens in bathrooms and bedrooms.
  • Supply basic paper products such as paper towel and toilet paper.
  • Have some local menus for your favorite restaurants.
  • Local coupons. Usually, there are always local coupons online and in the newpaper. Save some of
    these for your exchange family.
  • Have a little something special for your exchange family.  If you know the exchange family enjoys
    cooking,  write some recipes cards of local or family favorites for them to take home or have your
    children make small goody bags for the kids or maybe a map showing all the best playgrounds or a
    basket with items for a pasta dinner. Be creative and have fun.
  • Before you leave your home. TELL YOUR NEIGHBORS!
  • Always leave the home as you found it.
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