Finding a room in a busy student city… it is a bit of a chaos 😵‍💫 You scroll, reply, wait. Sometimes you hear nothing. Sometimes you are too late. And if you are lucky, you get to attend a house viewing interview with 20 others. Welcome to the student housing market. But do not stress, with these clever moves you will get quite far 👇

1. Get to know the city

Every city has its own way of searching. In one city, everything is spread across different websites. In another, it goes through word of mouth or various applications. So, you should first investigate. Where are rooms posted?
How quickly do people respond? If you understand the rules, you will play the game much better.

2. Use everything available (yes… sometimes even Facebook)

Facebook groups still exist. And sometimes that one room suddenly appears there. But honestly: it takes time. A lot of time. You have to keep refreshing. React quickly. And hope to stand out among dozens of others. It works sometimes, but it is indeed a grind 😬

3. Ensure a strong introductory message

This is your moment. Keep it concise. Show who you are. And above all: how you are as a housemate. Eating together? Door open? Social or more keep-to-yourself? Households are not looking for a perfect person. They are looking for someone who fits in. Therefore, make it easy for them to say "yes" to you.

The best tip? Make it easier for yourself

You can keep searching through all kinds of channels. Checking groups. Sending messages. Hoping for a response. Or you can take a smarter approach. Go for Dingdong. A highly convenient application.

With Dingdong, you can conveniently swipe through rooms that suit you. And households swipe on you too. Hence, when there is a match, you know immediately: this is a good fit. No endless refreshing. No gambling. Simply clear overview, speed, and a better chance of a suitable match 🏡 And yes, rooms go fast.

Therefore… seize your opportunity, download the application, and swipe to your new room 😉🚀