What Are HostDirect Matches
Matches refer to other members with whom you have successfully made housing arrangements, either as a host or tenant, using HostDirect. For every match facilitated through our platform, a Made-a-Match Fee of USD $50 (or its equivalent) is required from each individual. Members can announce or confirm their matches and, in return, earn Trust Points for each successful match.
Crafting the Perfect Match
Explore Our Vast Database: Thousands of Home Listings for Rent, Home Exchanges, and Tenants in Search of a Home
With access to our extensive database, you can effortlessly search through thousands of listings for homes for rent, homes available for exchange, and tenants actively seeking a place to call home. Take advantage of over 50 customizable filters to refine your search results, making it easier to find the perfect match that aligns with your preferences and requirements.
Verifying References & Arranging Accommodations Independently
Once you discover another member who appears to be a suitable match for your housing requirements, both parties will proceed to check references and establish a contract outside of our platform. All financial transactions, such as payments between members, will be conducted directly between the involved parties.
Respectful communication is a fundamental expectation for all our members. We encourage an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding throughout the housing arrangement process. Our platform is designed to grant members the autonomy to create their own temporary housing arrangements while offering assistance and resources to guide you through the entire process.
To announce or confirm matches, members are required to pay a Made-a-Match Fee
Once all housing arrangements have been successfully finalized, it’s time to announce the match! We highly recommend taking care of this step before the start of the stay to ensure a seamless experience. However, if you happen to prefer announcing or confirming the match during or after the stay, you are still able to do so.
When you decide to announce or confirm a match, a Made-a-Match Fee of USD $50 (or the equivalent in your currency) is required from both members for each match. This fee structure enables us to keep our listing fees low and maintain accessible services for all scholars, providing them with the opportunity to travel and share their ideas.
Trust Indicator
Each time you announce or confirm a match or write a review, you will earn Trust Points as part of the matching process. Reviews play an essential role in this process, and we encourage members to provide factual and constructive feedback, regardless of whether the housing arrangements were short term, medium term, or longer-term.
To help illustrate the level of connection our members have within the HostDirect community, we have introduced the Trust Score. As you earn Trust Points through your activities, you will notice the Matched Member icon appearing on your public profile and listings, indicating your engagement and positive interactions within the community.
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