How to Find Roommates in India Without Brokers (And Actually Like Them)

Why avoid brokers in the first place?

Brokers aren't always evil. Some are helpful. The problem is the incentive structure:

• They get paid once — when you move in.
• They're not paid to care about compatibility, hygiene, or vibe.
• They rarely appear when issues show up later.

If you're going to live with someone, you care more about how they actually live than whether the flat is "2BHK, semi-furnished". Brokers typically don't optimise for that. You should.

The problem with random WhatsApp and Facebook groups

Most people who swear off brokers end up in giant WhatsApp or Facebook groups. They look active but are usually:

• Unverified — anyone can post anything.
• Unstructured — important details buried in chat noise.
• Unmatched — you manually scroll, filter and guess.

You spend hours reading "Room available, DM" but still don't know about cleanliness, habits, guests or work schedules. That's how people end up saying, "I'll just pay a broker and get it over with."

What a broker‑free, sane roommate search looks like

A good, broker‑free roommate search in India should:

1. Start with you — your budget, city, preferred pockets and lifestyle.
2. Filter out bad fits early — pets, smoking, noise, schedule, guests.
3. Show verified people — real profiles, clear photos, real intent.
4. Help you have the right conversations before moving in — money, cleaning, guests, WFH.

That's exactly the problem space Homigo is built for — roommates and rooms in India, not generic "real estate listings".

Using Homigo to find roommates without brokers

1. Set up a clear profile

When you create your profile on Homigo, you're training the system to find people you'd actually live with. Cover:

• City and preferred areas (e.g. DLF Phases, HSR, Andheri, Hinjewadi).
• Budget range and stretch budget.
• Cleanliness, noise tolerance, pets, guests, WFH vs office.

2. Choose your intent properly

Inside Homigo, your intent can be:

• "Looking for a room" — join an existing flat.
• "Looking for a roommate" — you have a place, need a flatmate.

This changes how your profile is shown and who the app prioritises, so clarity here saves everyone time.

3. Swipe like it's your living situation, not a meme

When you swipe on Homigo, you're curating your future home. Look beyond photos:

• Vibe and bio — do you like how they describe themselves?
• Dealbreakers — smoking, pets, party habits, visitors.
• Location match — are they actually in your pockets of the city?

4. Have the important conversations early

Before you move in together, cover:

• Money: rent, deposit, Wi‑Fi, maid, electricity, how you split bills.
• House rules: guests, partners, loud calls, late nights, kitchen usage.
• Cleaning: maid frequency, division of chores, expectations.

Safety tips for broker‑free roommate hunting

• Never transfer money before seeing the place in person.
• Insist on a clear rent + deposit agreement in writing.
• Visit the area in daylight and after dark before committing.
• If you're a woman, prioritise safer societies and verified flatmates over the absolute cheapest rent.

Homigo profiles go through verification and are focused on roommates, not just random property posts — but you should always trust your own judgement first.

TL;DR – how to find roommates without brokers in India

• Start from your lifestyle, budget and pockets of the city, not a random listing.
• Use tools built for roommates (like Homigo), not just generic classifieds.
• Talk openly about money, cleaning, guests and WFH before moving in.
• Say no when the vibe is off — a slightly higher rent beats a bad year.

If you're ready to look beyond brokers and WhatsApp chaos, you can start matching with verified roommates across India on Homigo.