Profile tips for tenants

Your profile is your introduction to potential hosts. A complete, honest and engaging profile really boosts your chances of finding a room. Here's how to make yours stand out.

The essentials

• Profile photo: Use a clear, recent photo where your face is visible. No group photos, no logos, no sunglasses. Hosts want to see who might be living in their home
• About you: Write a personal description. Who are you? What are your hobbies? What kind of housemate are you?
• Study or work: Hosts want to know what you do during the day. Are you a student, a working professional, an intern?
• What you're looking for: Describe your ideal living situation. Do you prefer a quiet household or a social one? Do you cook a lot?

What makes a profile great

• Be specific: "I'm a 24-year-old master's student in architecture who loves cooking Italian food and running" says far more than "I'm a student looking for a room"
• Be honest: Don't pretend to be someone you're not. If you're a night owl, say so, and you'll find a host who's fine with that
• Show personality: Hosts are looking for someone they'll feel comfortable living with, so let your personality come through
• Mention references: Lived with someone before? Mention it. It builds trust

Common mistakes

• No profile photo or an unclear photo
• A one-sentence description
• Only talking about what you want, not who you are
• Copying a generic text from the internet

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