Choosing a Roommate

 

 

Nothing is worse than having a hard day of work or school and coming home to find another set of issues.  Picking the right roommate can prevent unnecessary stress in your life, and can be a great experience if you and your roommate get along well.  

 

The golden rule of choosing a roommate is to remember that good friends do not always make the best roommates.  Many more factors that friendship go into sharing a living space with someone.  Some key points to think about when selecting your next roommate:

 

How do they live?  

 

Are they morning people or night owls, and how does that compare with you?  

 

Does your prospective roommate enjoying going out frequently or staying home?

 

Does he or she watch a lot of TV?

 

Are they tidy or messy?

 

Are they loud or quiet?


 

If given the chance to visit your candidate in their current living space, do so and take note of the space’s appearance.  It may tell you a lot about their cleaning habits (or lack thereof).  

 

After figuring out how compatible you are, it is also a good idea to do a criminal background check or even request a credit report on your new roommate.  Once everything is sorted out and you have made your decision, put responsibilities as clearly as possible in writing, so there aren’t too many gray areas.  It’s better to be clear up front than to run into disputes later on.  

 

If you’re having trouble finding people to interview for the roommate position, many websites offer free roommate finding services that match people based on schedules, age, and interests.  It may be a good idea especially if you’re new to an area.  

 

Apartments in Area:

Bristol Apartment - Shelby Heights Apartments

1 to 3 BDRM apartment in Bristol, TN from $950 to $1200


Johnson City Apartment - The Haven at Knob Creek Apartments

1 to 3 BDRM apartment in Johnson City, TN from $1115 to $1505


Johnson City Apartment - The Reserve

1 to 3 BDRM apartment in Johnson City, TN from $1354 to $1924


Johnson City Apartment - Homestead Properties

1 to 4 BDRM apartment in Johnson City, TN from $725 to $2200


TN Apartment - Town Park Lofts

1 to 3 BDRM apartment in TN, TN from $1309 to $1930


Johnson City Apartment - Evergreen Terrace Apartments

1 to 2 BDRM apartment in Johnson City, TN from $560 to $885


Jonesborough Apartment - Wolfe Development

apartment in Jonesborough, TN from Call for Pricing


Johnson City Apartment - Ridgeview Apartments

0¼ to 2 BDRM apartment in Johnson City, TN from $450 to $850


Bristol Apartment - Deer Run Apartments

1 to 3 BDRM apartment in Bristol, TN from $950 to $1500


Kingsport Apartment - Hilltop Apartments

1 to 2 BDRM apartment in Kingsport, TN from $500 to $700


Johnson City Apartment - Mountainview Villas

2 BDRM apartment in Johnson City, TN from $1100


Johnson City Apartment - The Rosemont

1 to 3 BDRM apartment in Johnson City, TN from $1079 to $1609


Bristol Apartment - Twin Oaks Apartments

1 to 3 BDRM apartment in Bristol, TN from $550 to $1220


Bristol Apartment - Creek Crossing

2 BDRM apartment in Bristol, TN from $1275


Jonesborough Apartment - Hillrise Apartments

1 to 2 BDRM apartment in Jonesborough, TN from $1450 to $1550



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