Our ratings: how easy is it to find a swap partner?
Our new rating system is based on the criteria we think makes it easiest to find a swap partner. Hover over each criteria for details. Based on a scale of 0 to 3 houses:
Overall rating for 1st Home Exchange: 
| Detailed (Advanced)Search Options |
3
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Updated |
2
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| Reverse Search |
4
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Email Alerts of New or Updated Listings of Desired Locations |
0
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Saved Searches |
1
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Number of Listings Displayed |
1
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| Save Individual Listing to Favorites |
1
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Languages |
3
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| Sortability |
3
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Swap Partner Communication |
3
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| Search or Sort by Listings with Photos |
1
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Separation of Rentals From Exchanges |
3
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your ratings: Hover Over Rating Help for RaTing Definitions
RATING HELP
Searching: Think advanced and reverse search, maps etc.
Responses: How often and quickly do members respond to offers?
Track History:What does the site track? Think email, favorite listings, saved searches, previous contacts
Ease of Use: How simple and obvious is the navigation?
Aesthetics: How visually appealing is the site?
Cost: Is the club worth the cost?
Detailed (Advanced)Search
0 Browse only
1 Location and less than 5 other general categories (i.e. pets, transportation, sports)
2 Location and between 5 and 10 other general categories
3 Location and more than 10 general categories, including date
Are Listings Up to Date?
0 No way to tell
1 Latest listings on home page or member area
2 Last updated or activation date only
3. Listings removed when outdated, expiration date clearly listed
4 Activation and expiration date clearly stated
Reverse Search: Can I search for people who want to come to my city?
0 No reverse search
1 Country level or write – in only
2 Includes open to any destination
3 State level
4 Combination write-in and state level
Email Notifications: Am I notified when new members join or listings are updated in a place where I want to travel?
0 No
1 Yes
Saved Searches: Does the agency save your searches?
0 No
1 Yes
Save Listings to Favorites: Does the agency have a place where a member can save an interesting listing?
0 No
1 Yes
Languages: Does the agency make it easy for people of all countries to find a swap?
1 Only one language
2 Two languages (usually native and English)
3 More than 2 languages
4 Both listings and information available in multiple languages
Swap Partner Communications
1 Mail sent directly through email of swapper
2 Mail sent through server, but not kept on server
3 Record of listings contacted on server, but not actual email
