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Your service has been
invaluable, thank you for helping me find a wonderful roommate. -
Daniel
- fourth time i've gotten
roommates through YOU, great Site i love it. i've never
needed more than 30 day membership, and have used it four times
already. - Tim
- Thank you for the
opportunity.....again!! I like your site very much. If I need to move
again I will be back to reactivate! I recommend this site to everyone!
Thanks again! - Jeffrey
- Your site was very helpful in
finding a Roommate. It's easy to use and maintains your privacy. I
would definitely recommend it to others if it's their first time
looking for a roommate or 10th. - Jenni
- Great Service I
wasn't in a rush to find a roommate because I joined 2 months prior to
my lease terminating. I was trying to play it safe. It was nice to
know I could find something right away though. I received email
responses immediately after signing up. I had several options to
choose from, which was nice. I found a place to live and signed the
lease agreement within days of posting my info on your site. Now I
know for the future in case I need to get a roommate right away how
easy it is to get a roommate using your services. Thanks Again! - Paul
- I found a great match through
your service. I am so thankful this service exists. - Cynthia
- I couldn't even imagine the good
luck I had when choosing a user from this service. It is by FAR, the
best roommate experience I've ever had! I'm very thankful I stumbled
upon your site. Everyone I know who's looking for a place or a room to
rent, I always refer them to roommates.com. Again, thank you! - Lisa
- Roommates.com made my search to
fill my apartment easy and accessible. I was pleased with the
information provided and the match capabilities the site had to offer.
Thank you roommates.com for assisting me through the process of
finding the perfect match for my room! - Erin
- This website was amazing.
Without it,I would not have been able to find a decent roommate and
place. Thanks a whole lot! - Dave
- Thanks Roommates.com I found a
room mate here, or better he found my add and called. We hit it off
over the phone and now he's moving to Seattle from L.A.!! His wife is
starting medical school at the University of Washington. I wanted to
say thank you Roommates!! This is one of the only times I have
actually had a 1000% level of satisfaction from a website like this. I
was let down by 2 other sites but before I even had time to put in my
credit card information I had a room mate match!!! - Larry
- Thank you for your help in
finding roomies - I found a great place and great people! I will
recommend Roommates.com to everyone I know is looking. - Sterling
- It was an easy and effective way
to minimize extra expenses, lots of great people out there looking to
find the right roommate! Awesome website. - Jorge
- Roommates.com helped me find a
roommate in less than a week! - Corey
- Thank you, thank you! I found
the best roommate through using your service, and it only took me a
couple days! I will definitely come back to roommates.com when I need
a new place in the future. - Jennifer
- Thanks to Roommates.com, I found
a great roommate who is pleasant & very professional. Your service was
great, you response was always quick & you constantly update me with
new match. I get the chance to check on applicants profile before I
respond to them & from there I select which ones I invited to my home
for a tour & interview. Your service was referre to me by a friend &
now I will be referring you to others as well. - Teresa
- After some searching,meeting and
interviewing I found a place.Roommates.com was useful in helping me
find the right place and roommates.I would definitely use it again in
the future if I need. - Tony
- Thank you for providing such a
great service! Relocating to another state felt very overwhelming, but
Roommates.com made it easy to find the perfect place and a wonderful
new roommate. Thanks again! - Michelle
- I found the perfect roommate
situation fitting exactly what I needed and was looking for! Thanks
roommates.com! - TaMeicka
- This was a great place. I got
two roommates because of this site. Thank you. - Jessica
- This site is awesome. I found a
roommate in less than a week! Thank you so much! I will definitely use
this site in the future if I need it and recommend it to others. Thank
you! - Jennifer
- Great experience. Found
someone very fast and he's working out wonderfully! Thanks
roommates.com! - Kristen
- I was getting stressed out on
finding a roommate. I didn't know where or how to look. My friend
told me about this site. It was easy! The first to respond to my
email ended up moving in with me. Thank you so much. I really
appreciate it! - Eunice
- Thanks again Roommates.com! I
have had much success with this site - keep up the good work! -
Tarah
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the right place in less than two weeks. - Edgar
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selection of potential roommates than Craigs list without all the
spam. - Barb
- I found two roommates that I
am very compatible with. In just the part of town I was looking for!
- Charles
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Finding The Right Roommate
by: Dan The Roommate Man
The Search
Finally ready to move out of your parents' basement? Tried living alone
and didn't like it? Need to share so you can save a little bread? You're
not alone: By some estimates, 30 million Americans are renting these
days. That means a lot of interviewing is going on. How can you raise
your chances of finding the perfect—or at least a perfectly
good—roommate?
Ask and send e-mail messages to friends, classmates, and fellow workers
about whether they know other people who are looking. Place or answer
ads in the classified section of newspapers or trade publications. If
you play electric guitar, chances are that music trade mags will get you
closer to people who love midnight jams. Check the boards at favorite
stores and local colleges and universities.
Finding a Good Match
Picture speed dating—a roomful of singles who get, say, 12 minutes each
to talk to all other prospective partners in the room. At the end, each
one tells the host who they'd like to see again. And being able to
briefly "sample" prospective dates tends to evoke honest exchanges.
Roommate interviews shouldn't be as intense—or as condensed—but the more
of them you set up, the better your chances of finding a good match. Try
to talk openly about habits that might affect your ability to get along;
it will make it easier for others to do the same.
Watch out for 'tude. Mutual respect is as important as good chemistry.
Most roommate conflicts stem less from differences—we all have
those—than from how they're handled. Would this hip guy go ballistic if
you asked him to turn down the stereo because you're cramming for
finals? Would this cool woman lose it if she came home to an impromptu
beer party? Would you? Toss around some scenarios. It will break the
ice, and you'll come away with a sense of your personality mix.
Best buds versus ships in the night. Are you looking for someone to
share meals, friends, and gossip with, or just a decent roommate who
gives you space? Make sure you're on the same track.
Communication. In one renters' Web log, a student reported that his
roommate "painted the bathroom floor [unannounced] . . . and when we
came home from a party (lots of beer) she told us we couldn't use the
bathroom!" Spontaneity can be a good thing, but not at the cost of
courtesy.
Safety, sanity, privacy. Talk about "locking etiquette," from bathrooms
and bedrooms to front doors. If you'll be sharing a room, what if you or
your roommate found yourself in the middle of a thing called love—can
you count on always having access to your bedroom?
Food, glorious food. Compare eating habits—not only whether you eat
"things that have eyes," but also expectations about shared meals,
cooking and cleanup, and dinner guests. If you'd be keeping separate
food caches, discuss whether it would sometimes be okay to borrow.
Early birds and night owls. Conflicting schedules can interfere with
sleep patterns, homework, party time, and—let's face it—your style. It's
natural to have conflicts now and then, but lifelong habits aren't
likely to change.
When duty calls. Discuss sharing such unromantic chores as vacuuming,
cleaning the bathroom, shoveling snow, and taking out garbage, as well
as shopping for food and other necessities. Who will shop for toilet
paper, detergent, sponges—all that nice stuff—and when?
Scents and sensitivity. If you're scent-sensitive and your potential
roommate goes heavy on the cologne or perfume, air freshener, patchouli
incense, aromatherapy candles, Kool filters . . . well, you get the
idea.
The sound and the fury. If your tolerance for noise levels isn't in
sync, there'd better be something really good to make up for it (like
communication and humor and a great place and . . .).
Hot and cold. If you're one of those hardy souls who wears shorts until
the first snowfall, you might have trouble living with someone who
believes home is where the hearth is always heated. If you go for it
anyway, discuss how the heating bill should be divided.
It's an aesthetics thing. In established households, shared areas
probably already have a "look." How will you compromise if you want to
string spotted-cow lights around the china cabinet that holds your
roommate's Limoges collection?
Close encounters of the fur kind. Allergies aside, even pet lovers can
be frustrated to find their shredded shoes between the paws of a
roommate's smiling collie. If your entire wardrobe is black and two
white cats are eyeing you longingly during your interview, prepare to
stock up on lint rollers.
Close encounters II: Attraction. If your interview turns into a flirt
fest, exchange phone numbers rather than sharing a lease. Breaking up is
hard to do, but it's even harder when it involves broken contracts.
Really.
Close encounters III: Overnight guests. Discuss guest scenarios, from
long-term visits to sweetheart overnights. If your home started to
become a second residence for your roomie's boyfriend, would it be a
deal breaker, or would he be asked to pay his share? (Note: Your lease
probably has something to say about this.)
Nasty habits. If your idea of winding down is to light up, knock back a
brew, and crank up the music, it may not be appreciated by a nonsmoking,
nondrinking roommate who's working on his "Lutes in Shakespearean
England" thesis. But hey, you never know: One Parisian party girl we
know ended up rooming with a nun, and they became lifelong friends.
The Cost of Renting
Rent should be evenly divided among roommates, pure and simple, right?
Not always. Consider these possible exceptions:
Bedroom size. Sunlight, water view, private deck—there are lots of
reasons one room might seem better than others, and "who gets it"
usually comes down to seniority. Size is another matter: If rooms are
sized differently, figure out your home's square footage and pay equally
for common areas, but pay for private areas based on square feet.
One room will be rented by a couple. A couple should count as two people
in terms of utility costs, chores, shopping, and so on, but rent is a
little trickier. Typically, couples pay more than individual renters but
less than if they were renting two bedrooms, but it doesn't have to be
about money. Be creative.
One of you is the primary leaseholder. The leaseholder holds
responsibility if property is damaged or other renters leave without
notice—and has to fill vacancies even under better circumstances. A rent
break would be reasonable, but if that would cause household conflict,
discuss other forms of tradeoff.
Someone needs extra space. If some common areas are off limits because
they house a roommate's home office, sports gear, or stuffed-animal
collection, it might be reasonable for them to pay a little more.
Other expenses
Food. Do you want to keep separate food stashes and accounts, or share
and share alike? Consider a food "kitty" to which each roommate
contributes the same monthly amount. Keep a ledger in the same secure
location for signing cash in and out, and always attach receipts. If you
take the communal approach, but one of you eats like a horse and the
other like a bird, discuss a fair division of expenses.
Utilities. Utility bills should be divided equally if usage is similar.
But if, say, one of you telecommutes with the lights turned up and the
heat blazing, electric bills should be a discussion point. How will you
divide bill paying? If the CPA among you offers to collect for and pay
all the bills, maybe she should get a break on dish-washing duty.
The little details. All of those extra small expenses, from paper towels
to window cleaner to air freshener, should be shared equally by those
who use them.
Furniture. If you'll be moving into unfurnished digs together and you're
starting from scratch, how will you work out expenses? If you're low on
dough, is it more important to spring for that Ikea "Buddy" bookshelf,
or buy extra chairs for guests?
Before you sign . . .
Let's say you've found a great place and it feels like you've known your
prospective roommate forever. Before you finalize anything, follow up on
references from previous landlords. Consider asking for—and be willing
to provide—a recent credit report, along with a photo ID. It may sound
goofy, but it will help protect both of you.
Where do you both stand financially in case of sudden layoffs? Some
experts even advise that you do a criminal check. To show that your
heart's in the right place, try sweetening the meeting with a gift of
beer and phad thai. This could be the start of a beautiful friendship. |
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Your service has been
invaluable, thank you for helping me find a wonderful roommate. -
Daniel
- fourth time i've gotten
roommates through roommates.com, great Site i love it. i've never
needed more than 30 day membership, and have used it four times
already. - Tim
- Thank you for the
opportunity.....again!! I like your site very much. If I need to move
again I will be back to reactivate! I recommend this site to everyone!
Thanks again! - Jeffrey
- Your site was very helpful in
finding a Roommate. It's easy to use and maintains your privacy. I
would definitely recommend it to others if it's their first time
looking for a roommate or 10th. - Jenni
- Great Service RoomMates.com! I
wasn't in a rush to find a roommate because I joined 2 months prior to
my lease terminating. I was trying to play it safe. It was nice to
know I could find something right away though. I received email
responses immediately after signing up. I had several options to
choose from, which was nice. I found a place to live and signed the
lease agreement within days of posting my info on your site. Now I
know for the future in case I need to get a roommate right away how
easy it is to get a roommate using your services. Thanks Again! - Paul
- I found a great match through
your service. I am so thankful this service exists. - Cynthia
- I couldn't even imagine the good
luck I had when choosing a user from this service. It is by FAR, the
best roommate experience I've ever had! I'm very thankful I stumbled
upon your site. Everyone I know who's looking for a place or a room to
rent, I always refer them to roommates.com. Again, thank you! - Lisa
- Roommates.com made my search to
fill my apartment easy and accessible. I was pleased with the
information provided and the match capabilities the site had to offer.
Thank you roommates.com for assisting me through the process of
finding the perfect match for my room! - Erin
- This website was amazing.
Without it,I would not have been able to find a decent roommate and
place. Thanks a whole lot! - Dave
- Thanks Roommates.com I found a
room mate here, or better he found my add and called. We hit it off
over the phone and now he's moving to Seattle from L.A.!! His wife is
starting medical school at the University of Washington. I wanted to
say thank you Roommates!! This is one of the only times I have
actually had a 1000% level of satisfaction from a website like this. I
was let down by 2 other sites but before I even had time to put in my
credit card information I had a room mate match!!! - Larry
- Thank you for your help in
finding roomies - I found a great place and great people! I will
recommend Roommates.com to everyone I know is looking. - Sterling
- It was an easy and effective way
to minimize extra expenses, lots of great people out there looking to
find the right roommate! Awesome website. - Jorge
- Roommates.com helped me find a
roommate in less than a week! - Corey
- Thank you, thank you! I found
the best roommate through using your service, and it only took me a
couple days! I will definitely come back to roommates.com when I need
a new place in the future. - Jennifer
- Thanks to Roommates.com, I found
a great roommate who is pleasant & very professional. Your service was
great, you response was always quick & you constantly update me with
new match. I get the chance to check on applicants profile before I
respond to them & from there I select which ones I invited to my home
for a tour & interview. Your service was referre to me by a friend &
now I will be referring you to others as well. - Teresa
- After some searching,meeting and
interviewing I found a place.Roommates.com was useful in helping me
find the right place and roommates.I would definitely use it again in
the future if I need. - Tony
- Thank you for providing such a
great service! Relocating to another state felt very overwhelming, but
Roommates.com made it easy to find the perfect place and a wonderful
new roommate. Thanks again! - Michelle
- I found the perfect roommate
situation fitting exactly what I needed and was looking for! Thanks
roommates.com! - TaMeicka
- This was a great place. I got
two roommates because of this site. Thank you. - Jessica
- This site is awesome. I found a
roommate in less than a week! Thank you so much! I will definitely use
this site in the future if I need it and recommend it to others. Thank
you! - Jennifer
- Great experience. Found
someone very fast and he's working out wonderfully! Thanks
roommates.com! - Kristen
- I was getting stressed out on
finding a roommate. I didn't know where or how to look. My friend
told me about this site. It was easy! The first to respond to my
email ended up moving in with me. Thank you so much. I really
appreciate it! - Eunice
- Thanks again Roommates.com! I
have had much success with this site - keep up the good work! -
Tarah
- Thanks Roommates. I found just
the right place in less than two weeks. - Edgar
- Great service- much better
selection of potential roommates than Craigs list without all the
spam. - Barb
- I found two roommates that I
am very compatible with. In just the part of town I was looking for!
- Charles
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