Our step-by-step process works. We have built it for success. Each step includes everything you need to know and everything you need to do to find compatible homemates and a home to live in together.
To learn why you need to take your time with each step, read
“Take Your Time: A happy home doesn’t happen in a day”
Step 1: Learn
To begin, check out our articles about shared living here. The more you learn now about shared living, the better prepared you will be for the next steps.
If you need some help to navigate our website, we're working on some documentation and will have "office hours" online twice a week.
Step 2: Creating your profile
The first thing that happens when you join our website is the creation of your profile. Your profile explains what you are looking for and lets other subscribers know something about you. You simply respond to all of the questions and then write your own Introduction to add your own appeal.
Step 3: Shop for Compatible Homemates
Once your profile is complete, you can search through other profiles looking for and noting the women you think are the best fit for you.
In our Subscriber Articles, we provide tips on how to choose wisely, and a checklist to help you prepare to meet and talk with potential homemates.
Step 4: Chat with Potential Homemates
Subscribers can chat in regional or topical channels, or send direct messages to get to know one another, and then set up in-person meetings with one or more potential homemates. Spending time together before you live together is a key to success. See Using Zulip for more information about our chat platform.
Step 5: Co-create a Homemate Agreement
Once you find the women you want to live with, we will show you how to create an effective homemate agreement. These agreements are essential for success.
We happily provide personalized help creating an agreement that is perfect for your homemate group.
We provide support throughout the entire process.
Step 6: Find your New Home
You might choose to live with a member who owns her home. Or as a homemate group of two or more, we will show you how to find a home that is perfect for all of you. Your homemate group could also choose to work with our real estate investor who will purchase the home you want and then become your landlord.
Step 7: Living the Dream
Even after your homemate group has moved in to your new home, you can stay involved with us. We are here to help. We will check in with you every few months and offer support as needed. Or if you run into a snag, you can ask for individual help from one of our volunteers.
