Mutual Expectations Talk for Housemates
It is important to discuss a wide variety of details with any prospective housemate before you each know if the living arrangement will be a good...
Because sharing a home is a very personal experience, it’s natural for questions to arise. At Silvernest, we receive questions about everything from how our website and features work to general inquiries about creating a happy shared home. If you want to learn more about these topics, this is the place to start! Here are some of the most common questions we get about our offerings, our pricing and homesharing in general.
Top Five Questions About Silvernest
Our website is built to be a full-service homesharing solution with tools to help you at each step in the process. Here’s a look at the major components of Silvernest:
There are two ways to use Silvernest: Silvernest Essential and Silvernest Plus.
Silvernest Essential includes all these features for free:
For hosts:
For homeseekers:
Silvernest Plus includes everything in Silvernest Essential, plus the following:
For hosts ($24.95/month):
For homeseekers ($14.95/month):
Learn more about Silvernest features and pricing.
It boils down to this:
Don’t worry—we’ll also show you people who don’t match your preferences 100% so you can review and decide for yourself. Additionally, while some metros will have more available homes or homeseekers than others, we’re always working on bringing new homesharers on board nationwide! Learn more about matching.
Yes! Silvernest is available nationwide, with thousands of active users. Here’s what some of them have to say:
“Silvernest made finding a housemate easy and convenient. I’m impressed by the professionalism and quality of this program. I’m very pleased with the entire process and would definitely use Silvernest again!”
- Ralph P., CO
“I'm happy to report my space to share has been successfully rented thanks to Silvernest's web site. Background check, offer and then a lease all provided in timely manner. Thank you, Silvernest team.”
- Cheryl S., CA
“I’m 68 and rent a room in a beautiful home in a walkable area. My landlady Renée and I have developed a wonderful relationship, and we both hope it continues for a long time. Silvernest has worked for both of us beyond our preconditions, perceptions and concerns. I’m as happy as a clam.”
- Jim C., AZ
Silvernest hosts earn an average of $850/month by renting out space in their homes for homesharing. Renters save an average of $750/month compared to market rent for a one-bedroom apartment.
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