How To Find a Roommate You Actually Like
Finding a new roommate can be tricky and finding one that you actually get along with and enjoy spending time with is doubly difficult. Some people can't afford to live by themselves and some people prefer to live with someone instead of alone. Whatever your situation might be if you are in the market for a new roomie it's important to find one that won't drive you crazy. Your home should be your safe zone and your place of serenity at the end of each day and having a kind, clean roommate can make the world of difference. Here are our tips for finding the right roommate for you.
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Consider Living With A Friend
When searching for a roommate it's important to not think of it as trying to find a new best friend, but think of it as someone to coexist and live under the same roof with. Some friends would be ideal people to live with because you already know their personality, share similar living habits and know you will have fun hanging out together. This might be the way to go, but some friends are best left as friends and nothing more. You wouldn't want to ruin a friendship by living together and having it totally blow up.
Branch Out To Mutual Friends
Living with a close friend might not be the best idea, but you can however let your friends play match maker. Friends, coworkers and alumni are trustworthy resources to find potential roommates. Ask your networks of friends to help you find somone to live with and to put you in contact with anyone they know of in the neighborhood. Living with mututal friends is one great way to find a roommate. They often pass the safety and compatibility test because your friend knows them so it might make you feel more comfortable living with them rather than someone random.
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Look Online
This may seem like a last resort for some people but last is certainly not always least when it comes to searching for a roommate. The internet offers everything (both good and bad) and many people successfully find great living circumstances on databases like Craigslist and Facebook. Be sure to thoughrly screen potential roommates and be sure to meet somewhere in person first like a coffee shop. Once you decide to live together it will be your landlords responsibility to run a background check on them and screen them even more.
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Published on Friday, April 28, 2017