Things You'll Need:
- A spare room
- Furniture for the room
- A computer
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Step 1
Make a list of what your potential tenant will be looking for in a room. You need to be able to sell the qualities of your space so that a person will choose to rent your room instead of another.
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Step 2
The qualities should include:
If the room is a large one
If the room has an en suite bathroom
If the room has a sofa bed or is large enough for a bed and a sofa
If the room has cooking facilities
If the house is close to amenities such as local transport. -
Step 3
You need to mention in your advert if you have any pets because some people may not like animals or could be allergic. You don't want to waste their time or your time.
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Step 4
The last thing you need to decide is how much the room is on offer for. To set the price, you should look at other adverts and compare what they are offering for your price range.
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Step 5
Keep your advert as compact as possible. Short and sweet is definitely the way to attract potential renters. Make sure you put all the important details that a renter needs from a room.
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Step 6
Rent Out Your Spare RoomOnce you are happy with your advert, register with Gumtree.com and type up your advert in the correct category.
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Step 7
Use your email address for people to contact you and wait for potential renters to be impressed with your spare room. A regular monthly income will be a lovely welcome.
