How to Advertise a Share Accommodation

A new roommate can become a great friend.

Living in a share accommodation is a fantastic arrangement for a person who enjoys living with roommates. Due to the fact that space is shared, a share accommodation is likely to create an affordable, enjoyable and social living situation. It is important to select a roommate with whom you will be compatible and who fits well with your lifestyle. Likewise, you must fit your roommate's needs as well in order for the living situation to be successful.

Instructions

1. Create fliers to advertise your share accommodation. Include your name, phone number and some information about yourself. Also address details of the share accommodation, such as whether it is a single-family home or in an apartment building, the number of bathrooms in the home, and the number of people that live in the share accommodation.

2. Hand out your share accommodation fliers to friends and family members. Requesting help from those who know you is an effective way to find a compatible roommate. Since friends and family members understand your personality, they will likely recommend your share accommodation to people who would be suitable roommates for you.

3. Hang up fliers in places where people with similar interests spend time. For example, to find a college-age roommate, hang up fliers on a college campus. Or, to find roommates who enjoy going to cafes and relaxing, hang up your flier on a message board at a coffeehouse. You may also choose to display your poster at dance studios, libraries or music stores, based on your interests.

4. If you do not mind living with someone that you work or go to school with, advertise your share accommodation on your organization's Intranet or message board. This will allow you to not only gain a roommate, but potentially carpool with this person as well.

5. Post your request for a roommate on websites such as Craigslist (craigslist.org) or other websites that allow apartment advertisement. This will allow you to reach a wide range of people. However, be careful when disclosing personal information, and ensure that you properly research any potential roommates.

Tips & Warnings

• Ask your potential roommates for references so you can learn about them before moving in together.

• Discuss schedules and interests with potential roommates before making a final selection.

References

• Apartment Ratings: How to Find a Roommate
• MSN: How to Find a Reliable, Sane Roommate

Resources

• Craigslist.org
• ForRent.com