Two of the major factors to consider as you look for a roommate are compatibility and reliability. A roommate pays rent promptly and shares the bills equally but doesn’t assist with cleaning can be difficult to live with. Also, a roommate who feels like a best friend but doesn’t often pay bills or rent causes another problem.
All these issues are carefully addressed by roommate finders with the use of tags and filters to match users with their needs and personalities.
Some even link to social media accounts to find out if they have any mutual friends, and some offer ID verification and background screening for more security.