How to Swap
Six steps from listing to closing.
Create Your Listing
List any asset valued at $5,000 or more: a house, condo, land, car, RV, boat, aircraft, or an entire business. Add photos, an honest description, and your swap criteria: the asset types, locations, and price range you want in return. Those criteria are what the platform uses to find your matches.
Find Matches and Propose a Swap
Search the marketplace yourself, or check the matches GoSwap finds by comparing your swap criteria with other listings. When a listing fits, send a swap proposal. It lists the assets on each side and opens a conversation with the other owner.
Negotiate and Accept
Discuss condition, documents, and timing, and revise the terms until both of you agree. The two sides have to balance in value within a small tolerance: 0.5% of the larger side, up to $1,000. Cash or financing on one side can make up the difference. When both of you accept the same revision, the proposal moves to Contact & Payment.
Contact & Payment
Each side completes a closing contact profile and pays a platform and document fee in credits. Contact details are shared once both profiles are complete. The fee is refunded if the swap ends before documents unlock. After that, whoever ends the swap forfeits their fee.
LOI & Signing
Once both fees are paid, GoSwap prepares a letter of intent (LOI): a non-binding summary of the assets, any balancing payment, and the conditions you agreed on. Both of you e-sign it on the swap page.
Pre-Closing
Take the signed LOI to the professionals who handle the transfer: a title company or real estate attorney for property, the DMV or a marine title agent for vehicles and boats. They prepare the binding documents. Exchange titles and keys at a bank or title office, or by a delivery method you both agree on.
Good to Know Before You Start
- New members start with free GoSwap Credits, enough to create a listing and send swap proposals without spending anything.
- When both parties accept a swap, each side pays a platform and document fee for preparing the letter of intent (LOI) and the closing checklist. Most asset types pay a flat number of credits per listing. Aircraft, art, collectibles, domains, and services pay a percentage of the listing value. The fee is refunded if the swap ends before documents unlock.
- Two assets rarely match in value exactly. Add cash or financing on one side so the two totals balance.
- GoSwap connects you with your swap partner and helps formalize terms. The closing itself is handled by the licensed professionals you choose, just like a conventional sale.
Curious why people swap instead of selling first and buying second? Read why swap or browse the FAQ for details on credits, fees, and closing.
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