Tips to write a great roommate wanted ad

Reliable and responsible roommates are not that hard these days. People are serious about their jobs, shared apartments and bills. To post a great “roommate wanted ad” there are six steps to go:

Location

This makes the headline of the ad. Basic details like the kind of accommodation (House/apartment/room) and how many people are sharing it (roommates) should be included.

Features

No flowery tongue needed. How does your house/room/apartment look like? ; How easy is it to access public transport and downtown?; Is it a moderate/large/ house or apartment?; Does it have an eat-in kitchen?

About yourself

Telling about yourself will make the potential roommate comfy. What’s next? It should be about  sex and age of the roomies. How often the house is used? Have you got guests dropping in to stay for some time? Are there any night owls dwelling in? Who happens to stay at home all day? Who does what (chores)?

What does a potential roommate own

Make it clear cut about the qualities you’re looking for in a new roomie.

*Note: You’ll be taken to the court if you’re going to advertise, you need a roommate only of specific gender/age

A “responsible and reliable” roommate with a good social behavior should be the keyline.

Information on cost

Talk money to get things straight. Any shared house/apartment starts with utilities and bills. Make sure that arrangement costs are mentioned. Deposits play a key role.

Contact

Never ever use your personal email account for posting a roommate wanted ad. Use an another account , so that you don’t get scammed by con artists.

Posting your phone number is fine, provided that there’s a caller id. This will help you to find, if the person is reliable or he is a ghost roomie.

Framing short sentences makes your “roommate wanted ad” attractive!

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