Communication between member
As a courtesy to fellow members, be sure to respond to messages within two business days. Responding to inquiries promptly and politely promotes open lines of communication. Take time to ask meaningful questions and expect clear answers. If the replies are not clear, be suspicious. You are not obliged to respond to an unsatisfactory query, and if you feel that it is dubious or inappropriate please contact us.
You are encouraged to keep your communications on the website in your Messages dashboard until you check references and have a “chemistry check” conversation or video call. You are then welcome to move your communication off of our platform.
We cannot guarantee the integrity of every person using the site.
Hosting/Rentals:
If visitors will arrive soon, make sure their accommodations are cozy. The key to a great visit is to thoroughly clean your house before guests come. We’ve put up a useful cleaning checklist to assist you in getting your house ready. The SabbaticalHomes.com academic community awards an A+ for cleanliness.
Having a notepad ready for your tenant, house sitter, or fellow exchanger when they arrive will help them feel at home and give them a better understanding of your home.
Tenant:
In order for potential hosts to get to know you and feel comfortable having you stay in their house for a long amount of time, be sure to include information about yourself and what you’re looking for in your tenant listing.
While staying in their home, be respectful of their belongings and neighborhood – treat the home as if it were your own. Be sure to promptly communicate any issues/questions with them.
Members are expected to keep lines of communication open and courteous. Please take your time to ask thoughtful questions and anticipate lucid responses.
Our members prefer high-quality questions than lots of them. Carefully examine the details of each advertisement before getting in touch with the member so you can make questions to individuals who are the greatest possible fit. Some of the most successful members of our community send out five well chosen questions, wait for answers, and only if required, do another search to contact an additional five or six people.
Always verify one other’s references before committing to any arrangements and always make a chemistry check call after conversing on the website.
The first stage of finding the ideal partner is building a relationship.
Members are expected to maintain respectful and open channels of communication. Do take the time to ask thoughtful questions and demand clear responses. Our members prioritize inquiry quality above number. Before to contacting a member, please take sure to read the details about each profile so you may send queries to individuals who are the greatest prospective matches. Some of our most successful members reach out to five or six carefully chosen members, wait for answers, and only if required, do another search to find more members. A chemistry check call should be made following online communication, and references should always be checked before agreeing to any arrangements. Finding the ideal partner requires first building a relationship.