The Roommate Matching Service Takes a Note From Online Dating
Alyson Wyers — February 7, 2015 — Lifestyle
References: leasebuddies & psfk
Living with someone you don't get along with can be a nightmarish experience, which is why this roommate matching service exists. Similar to dating sites Tinder and Match.com, LeaseBuddies works as a matchmaking site but for people seeking roommates. Standard sites let you simply preview the space (hopefully with pictures) while any personal details about the tenant(s) are offered in the description.
The LeaseBuddies roommate matching service covers eight areas they believe are necessary to a peaceful cohabitation experience that users must answer questions on. Instead of physical appearance, however, the profile discusses things like rent budget, quiet hours, noise preferences, levels of introversion/extroversion, cleaning habits, preferred groceries and utilities arrangements, mutual interests and mutual friends.
The LeaseBuddies roommate matching service covers eight areas they believe are necessary to a peaceful cohabitation experience that users must answer questions on. Instead of physical appearance, however, the profile discusses things like rent budget, quiet hours, noise preferences, levels of introversion/extroversion, cleaning habits, preferred groceries and utilities arrangements, mutual interests and mutual friends.
Trend Themes
1. Compatibility-based Roommate Matching - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop an enhanced algorithm that matches roommates based on compatibility, taking into account not only basic preferences but also personality traits and lifestyle choices.
2. Personalized Residential Matchmaking - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a comprehensive roommate matching service that goes beyond basic compatibility criteria, offering personalized recommendations and tailored search options based on individual preferences and needs.
3. Data-driven Roommate Pairing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize advanced data analysis techniques to analyze user profiles and optimize roommate pairing, leveraging insights to improve the success rate of cohabitation arrangements.
Industry Implications
1. Real Estate - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate compatibility-based roommate matching services into the real estate industry, providing a value-added service for property owners and potential tenants.
2. Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative mobile applications and online platforms specifically designed for roommate matching, enhancing the user experience and simplifying the process of finding compatible roommates.
3. Social Networking - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a social networking platform dedicated to connecting individuals in need of roommates, fostering a sense of community and facilitating roommate finding in a more interactive and engaging way.
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