Copied directly from the CHECtravel website:

CHEC is a response to the demands of home exchangers and exchange club owners themselves. Together a need was recognized for an organization that could create and maintain professional standards for exchange agencies, as well as a code of conduct for individual exchangers.

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At the moment just ten home exchange clubs are certified by CHECtravel and we encourage all potential home exchangers to join a club displaying the certification you see displayed to the left. The logo indicates that the the club has been assessed and approved by an independent committee consisting of club owners, industry professionals and experienced home exchangers. All CHEC-certified agencies have agreed to uphold CHEC’s high ethical standards of behavior for themselves and their members.

We also urge all our members, whether they be new or experienced, to join CHEC as a home exchanger. >> Click Here for more information.

Also, as an initial promotion, CHEC has told us that they are offering five of our Full (advertising) Members a free, one year membership. These will be awarded on a strictly first come, first served basis. To qualify you as a Full Member, you must enter the I.D. Number of the property you have listed with us when you sign up, plus, you must indicate that you are a member of ExchangeHomes.com .

Just as on our website, your privacy is paramount to CHEC. They never display any names or contact information in their member area database. All they list are city, country, exchange agency and exchange club number, with a direct link to the listing on our site. That way CHEC members can find fellow CHEC members in preferred destinations and home exchange agencies.

Even if you miss out on a free membership you should consider joining. Again, quoting from the CHEC website:

Individual CHEC exchangers benefit from the safety and security provided by CHEC member clubs. CHEC members enjoy peace of mind when exchanging with a fellow CHEC member who adheres to the same ethical standards.

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