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About you

A little context helps us read your answers.

Which describes you best?

International studentStudentYoung professionalMoving for a new jobOther

Where do you live now?

Where would you like to live next?

Your next move

When is your next move?

Within a monthIn 1–3 monthsIn 3–6 monthsIn 6+ monthsNot sure

What are you looking for?

Private roomShared roomStudioEntire apartmentNot sure yet

What’s your monthly budget for your share of rent?

Under $800$800–$1,200$1,200–$1,600$1,600–$2,000Over $2,000

How you search today

Where do you look for housing today?

Pick all that apply.

Facebook Marketplace or groupsWhatsApp or Telegram groupsCraigslistZillow, StreetEasy or Apartments.comUniversity housing boardsFriends and referralsBrokersRedditOther

How long did your last search take?

Under 2 weeks2–4 weeks1–2 monthsOver 2 monthsStill searching

What was the hardest part?

Pick all that apply.

Finding listings in my budgetKnowing if a listing is realMissing details like utilities or move-in dateGetting repliesFinding compatible roommatesSearching from another city or countryCredit history or documentsOther

Trust

Have you come across a listing you thought was a scam?

Yes, and I lost moneyYes, but I didn’t lose moneyNoNot sure

What makes you distrust a listing?

Pick all that apply.

Asked to pay before a viewingPhotos look too good or copiedRent far below similar homesWon’t video-callPressure to decide fastVague addressOther

What would make you trust a new platform?

Pick all that apply.

ID-checked profilesChecked listingsReviews from past roommatesIn-app messagingLive video toursClear feesAn easy report button

Roommates

Will you live with roommates?

Yes, and I’d like help finding themYes, I already have themMaybeNo

What matters most in a roommate?

Pick up to three.

CleanlinessSleep scheduleNoiseGuests and partnersPetsCooking and kitchen usePaying bills on timeCommunication styleSimilar routines

Has a roommate situation gone badly for you? What happened? (optional)

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How likely are you to use one app for both homes and roommates?

12345

Not likelyVery likely

Which features excite you most?

Pick up to three.

Filters that actually workRoommate matching with reasonsBadges that say what’s checkedPlain-language searchChatting before moving inA move-in checklistThe mobile app

Would you pay for optional premium features?

YesMaybeNo

Anything else we should know? (optional)

Stay in touch?

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Email (optional)

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I’m open to a 20-minute follow-up call

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