Strategy

Should You Send Multiple Swap Proposals? The Smart Strategy Guide

On Swappy, you can receive and send multiple swap proposals simultaneously. Here's the smart strategy for maximising your chances while staying organised and not over-committing.

Multiple swap proposals strategy

Can You Send Multiple Proposals?

Yes — you can send proposals to multiple listings simultaneously on Swappy. This is recommended, as not every proposal will be accepted. Think of it like sending multiple job applications: you cast a wide net and choose the best offer you receive.

The Golden Rule: Don't Over-Commit

The key is to never commit to actually calling DVSA until you've chosen your preferred match and declined the others. Sending 5 proposals is fine. Agreeing a DVSA call time with all 5 simultaneously is not — you only have 2 changes per booking.

Send proposals broadly: Reach out to 3–5 compatible listings to maximise your response rate.
Negotiate call times: When you get responses, negotiate a call time to see who's most compatible and available.
Choose your best match: Accept one and politely decline the rest before committing to a DVSA call.
Protect your 2 changes: Only call DVSA once you have a confirmed, committed match. Don't waste a change.

Receiving Proposals: How to Handle Them

When you receive a proposal, Swappy shows you the proposer's test details. You can accept, decline, or counter-propose a different time. Review each proposal carefully and respond promptly — a quick response builds trust with your match and increases the chance of completing the swap.

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