Looking for a new roommate can be pretty challenging... sometimes even a little frustrating and stressful. There are several things that should be considered when looking for your perfect roomie.
1. Are they financially stable?? Bills are important!!! Nobody likes an eviction notice or utilities being turned off because the bill wasn't paid. Get proof of income and make sure that their half of the bills can and will be covered every month!
2. How well do you ACTUALLY know this person? Living with another person can be really hard sometimes. Truly knowing and understanding your roommate will help your living situation tremendously. Know and understand their flaws, pet peeves, and even their expectations of yourself. Being on the same page reduces tension and builds great friendships.
3. Are they trustworthy? Trust is important in any relationship. It's really as simple as that. Would you let someone live in your home that you can't trust?
4. Schedules. Does your potential roomie work late? Or does he/she get up early for school? How about a night owl? Do they prefer to sleep all day long? This is important!! Consider the others' schedule and make sure it will work with your own work and school schedule.
5. Personality. When looking for a roommate consider their personality!! Are they messy or a neat freak? Are they quiet and keep to themselves, OR is this person a huge partier who always has people over? Nothing is worse than living with someone whose personality is not what you're expecting and being trapped.
