Ask your potential apartment roommate these questions to determine whether the two of you are compatible.
Are you planning to add a new apartment roommate to your home? Living with a roommate can be a great way to split expenses for your apartment, so you can live where you want without breaking your budget. However, if you choose the wrong roommate, you may have more headaches than anticipated. If you are ready to find your best roommate for your Beechtree Apartments home, ask these questions to start your decision process.
Have You Had a Roommate Before?
If your potential apartment roommate hasn’t lived with anyone before, they may have unrealistic expectations for how much time you will spend together or how bills and other responsibilities will be divided. If they have had a roommate, ask them about the experience.
Do You Have a Job?
You should already know whether your possible roommate receives regular paychecks, but it doesn’t hurt to double-check that they have a steady income. You may also ask them about their job to see how they feel about it and judge whether they are likely to stay at their job. You want to ensure that your roommate will always be able to pay their share.
What Is Your Schedule?
It’s important to make sure that your potential apartment roommate has a schedule that will mesh well with yours. For example, if you are an early riser who is easily disturbed when sleeping, you may want to avoid living with a night owl who will be in the shared living room late into the night. Compare schedules and daily habits to see if there will be conflicts.
How Often Do You Have Visitors?
This is related to understanding your roommate’s lifestyle and schedule but is also important to help you know whether you can expect frequent additional guests. If your potential roommate has a significant other who plans to stay several nights a week, you may need to consider how that “extra” roommate will affect expenses and available space in your apartment.
How Often Do You Clean Your Apartment?
Some of the biggest arguments roommates may have are over the division of cleaning duties. Find someone who can work with your desired cleaning schedule or division of duties so that you can feel comfortable with your apartment’s cleanliness, and one person isn’t responsible for all of it.
What Temperature Settings Do You Prefer?
Thermostat settings can cause a surprising number of disagreements among roommates. It’s best to discuss whether your roommate has strong heating or air conditioning preferences.
Do You Have Allergies?
If your roommate is allergic to pets, and you are planning on adopting, that will influence your decision. Additionally, you will want to know if they are a smoker or drinker if either habit bothers you. These issues are often challenging to overcome and are best to know before living together.
What Do You Expect Out of a Roommate?
Finally, gauge whether your potential new roommate has the same expectations as you. If you are on the same page, you may have found your best new roommate.
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