- If you prefer to select a friend or even someone you know as your roommate the process is fairly straightforward, send them message and ask them to forward it to people who might be interested.
- Next thing after you choose apartment is to make sure that your landlords allow some roommates for you.
- Choose someone who shares the same timeframe as you do.
- See if you are comfortable with someone who is unemployed, spending hours a day among your belongings in the apartment.
- Finding a roommate is hard work, but it is worth the extra effort to save on rent. To ensure the best chances for success, start early and set aside time to screen your potential roommate.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Selecting a Right Roommate for your apartment
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
General Tips for Your Apartment Search
Apartment hunting is not easy, especially when you are searching in metros like
Once you have started searching for apartment it is best to stay organized. Make sure to that you have established your priorities and you are surely known what you are looking for. Track each Apartment’s number of bedrooms, number of bathrooms, closet space, kitchen size, terms and lease options. Consider each apartment’s features, such as flooring type, separate dining rooms, gas and electric appliances, air conditioning, fireplace, washer and dryer dishwater and garbage disposal, balcony security system, storage, etc. Review each apartment’s neighborhood and community. You will probably also want to note the apartment’s closeness to public transportation schools, shopping centers your workplace, parks and recreation facilities, etc.