Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Apartment Selection Tips

If you are looking for a new rented apartment consider my tips first before selecting your final apartment to move in. I am not simply sharing this, I have experienced when I moved to my current Atlanta apartment. Selecting an apartment is not as simple as you are thinking. So consider my tips before selecting them for you.
  • Physically check the apartment thoroughly and do not hesitate to ask landlords if you found any thing is not proper for you.
  • See the security system of the apartment. See if it has solid core front door with deadbolt and eye-viewer.
  • Make sure that locks and window latches are working properly.
  • Check out if the number rooms are enough for you and your family to live in.
  • Check out the size and physical structure of the kitchen.
  • Check out number of bed rooms, bathrooms and their spaces.
  • Ask yourself that if you need separate dining room, study room, drawing room, etc.
  • Check out the parking place of the apartment. Is it convenient enough to drive and park your vehicles? And also make sure that parking also has some security systems arranged.
  • Check the property after dark. Check the lighting; is it sufficient for you to see your way and feel reasonably comfortable.
I hope the above tips make you bit easy to evaluate your options and select best one for you to live in.

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Finding a Roommate in San Diego

Need to find a roommate for your San Diego Apartment? San Diego is a very large and diverse city, so finding a roommate can present a hard challenge. Fortunately, many services are available to simplify your roommate search. Make your roommate search easier by developing a list of basic roommate requirements. Some good examples of roommate “deal-breakers” include; smoker vs. non-smoker, pets or no pets, male or female, etc.

Select your roommates those who are roughly as clean or as messy as you are. Select some one who can share in financial aspects. Have a clear saying in between about inviting their friends. Know your respective timings of going to bed and how sound you are at sleep. Do not skip to remember friends may not become your best roommates. But you may also make your best friends from roommates. So know each others preferences and limits before staying in same apartment.

Another important groundwork is required after you have selected a potential roommate. You may now require conducting a background check on this person and his/her background before signing the lease. Many roommate locator services can refer you to a service for credit and background checks. So use all your brains and select a best roommate whom you can easily share your apartment.