I have been looking for a roommate for the last 2 months and I'm not getting any bites?

Question

I have been looking for a roommate for the last 2 months and I'm not getting any bites? Can someone please help me and tell me what I am doing wrong or what I can do to get a good roommate? My ad is below and I am asking $600/mth. and that includes EVERYTHING!

Townhouse located in Charlotte, NC 2 miles from Lake Wylie and in walking distance to Rivergate shopping center. The home is also only 3 miles from both 485 and I-77. You will have your own room, office off of the bedroom and a private bathroom. I am fun and easy going, I work and like to have a good time. I am quiet and respectful and I ask the same from a roommate. I do have a pet so for right now one is enough and I am asking that whoever moves in does not have any pets. The room comes furnished or unfurnished. Feel free to email me at if you have any questions.

Answer 1

You should spell out what EVERYTHING is. Is it rent and utilities, or rent, utilities, satellite, internet, food, etc. Might make a difference.

Answer 2

Where are you putting the ad? Try Craigslist.org. Also contact the housing office of local college or University and ask if they have a housing list that you can post on.

Answer 3

The rent is to high for just that amount of room. I pay that much for a 3 bedroom apartment with a full basement. try lowering it a bit and see what happens. Why would you charge the same price for furnished or unfurnished? Unfurnished should be less. charge more for the furniture.

Answer 4

people might think it is too much to pay

Answer 5

That is quite pricey, try lowering the rent.