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Sign up RENTERS How to Write an Awesome Housemate or Roommate Bio Briana Yablonski Rent anywhere. Move anytime. Find home rentals, apartments, and rooms for rent for 1—12+ month stays in over 100 cities across the United States. Search rentals When you're looking for a new roommate, your roommate profile is your introduction the world. It's used by some housing applications to match you with potentially compatible roommates, and it's viewed by other people during their roommate selection process. It spells out who you are and what you're looking for in a roommate ... or at least it should. ‍ What information should you include in a roommate bio? ‍ person with quotes about himself Your roommate bio is your introduction to the world. Make sure to include all information that will help people determine if you're a good match for them. | Illustration by Courtney Sabo ‍ Your bio serves as your introduction to potential roommates. Therefore, it's important to be honest and thorough. This isn't the time to withhold details or pretend you're someone you're not! If you lie on your bio, the truth will likely come out when potential roommates start asking you questions. And you might end up having to deal with a horrible roommate you're not compatible with! When someone is looking for roommates or housemates in Facebook Groups or on Kopa, they'll likely dismiss profiles that don't provide all the necessary information. So, make sure to include all of the following items (even though it seems like a lot!). Whether or not you're willing to share a bedroom When you're hoping to move in Your sleep schedule Your work schedule Your housing budget Your ideal housing location Your thoughts on guests and partying What you like to do in your free time (show some personality!) Your cleanliness standards Whether you drink/smoke and if you're okay with roommates drinking/smoking Any pet peeves How your close friends describe you What you're looking for in an ideal roommate ‍ Examples of Bad, Okay, and Awesome Roommate Bios ‍ A Bad Bio I'm looking for a roomie. My college roommate I shared a dorm room with during my first year of college said I was the best, so take her word for it. I could be the perfect roommate for you! I'm even open to living with college students (get out of that residence hall already!). I'm moving to New York City this summer to start a new part time job at a company. People say I'm easy to live with. I clean up after myself. I'm honest. I have a cat. I'm a fun guy. My favorite show is The Office. If we would get along, reply to my roommate-wanted ad! I can't wait to meet my new friend! ‍ The good: This person gives a general idea of where they're looking for a place to live. They also include some aspects of their personality. The bad: This bio is missing a lot of necessary information. What is this person's name? What is their budget? What area of NYC do they want to live in? Are they okay with sharing a bedroom? How do they feel about partying? ‍ An Okay Bio My name is Jen. My lease is about to end and my current roommate is moving, so I'm looking for a new house and roommate. We as couple wants to move to new shared house. I work at restaurant my hours are pretty normal. I'm not much into partying or drugs. I don't want my house to resemble a scene out of a crazy college life movie.