by Diane Dilov-Schultheis

Created on: June 22, 2009   Last Updated: June 27, 2009

Tips to Find a Roommate Online and Locally

A roommate can help you with the monthly living expenses. This can reduce all of your housing bills instantly. This is a significant difference, but do you know where to look? You do not want to let just any one become your roommate, since you will be sharing your home with them. It will take a little effort on your part to find a suitable roommate, but it is possible to locate one.

Set Your Roommate Qualifications

Establish an idea of your desired roommate. You should begin by figuring out any specifics about your roommate. Do you want only males or females? Is there a specific age or range of ages you prefer? Will you allow your roommate to have children? Or pets? You should know what you are looking for, before you begin to look.

Find a Roommate Online

Look online to find a roommate. You can check the online websites of any of your local publications or even free classified sites like Craigslist.com. There are specific websites you can draw on to look for roommates. Some of them do not charge and others do. You should check them out thoroughly, if there is a cost incurred to be certain you understand the fees. Try several of the roommate websites to see which you prefer. Some of them are more detailed in the selection process than others. Get something to write notes on and go online.

Narrow your selections by cost and begin your search. If money is an issue with you, you can skip the ones that charge and only check out the free ones. Write the name of the websites and leave room for details about it. Open one of the websites you are interested in. Read over the company information and any reviews or testimonials. If they have an About Us or FAQ page, be sure to examine them. Make note of any thing you want to remember about the website. Do this for each one.

Look for your town or area on the roommate finder websites. One of the first things you should check is if your location is even listed with them. Select your state and enter your zip code (or city name) to see any roommates in the area. If there is none, you may be able to find a nearby region to check. If not, you will have to use another roommate locater website.

Examine the differences of the online roommate finder websites. See what each website offers and make notes of it on your paper. Some of them have pictures, ask detailed questions of both parties, offer resources to use and other options you can apply to your roommate

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