Getting Started with HomeBodies

Welcome to HomeBodies.

Whether you're a tenant looking for long-term housing or a homeowner listing a space, this guide will walk you through the first steps to get up and running.

HomeBodies is designed to reduce chaos and replace it with clarity. The stronger your setup, the better your experience.

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1. Create Your Account

Start by signing up using your email or Google account.

Once registered:

• Choose whether you're joining as a tenant or homeowner
• Complete the basic account details

This only takes a few minutes.

Your account gives you access to your public profile or listing — something you can share anywhere.

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2. Complete Your Profile (This Matters)

A complete profile improves trust, match quality, and response rates.

If you're a tenant, your profile becomes your rental introduction.
If you're a homeowner, your listing becomes your property’s first impression.

We recommend:

• Writing a clear headline
• Adding a thoughtful description
• Selecting relevant keywords
• Uploading at least one photo

The more specific and honest you are, the better the matching works.

Incomplete profiles are less likely to generate engagement.

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3. Explore Listings and Matches

Once your profile is live, you can begin browsing listings or viewing potential matches.

Use filters to narrow results by:

• Location
• Budget
• Property type
• Availability timeline

Filters help you refine by logistics.

But HomeBodies goes a step further.

How Match Scores Work

When you view a listing or profile, you may see a match score.

This score is based on how your selected keywords align with the other person’s keywords. For example:

• Lifestyle preferences (quiet, social, early riser, etc.)
• Pet preferences
• Smoking preferences
• Remote work or in-office schedules
• Long-term vs short-term intent

Important:
The match score does not filter people out.

It doesn’t block you from seeing someone.
It simply gives you a quick compatibility signal.

Think of it as guidance — not a gate.

If your keywords strongly align, the match score will be higher.
If there’s less overlap, the score will be lower — but you can still connect.

Why Keywords Matter

The more accurately you describe your lifestyle in your profile or listing, the more meaningful your match scores become.

If you skip keywords:

• Your compatibility score may be less accurate
• Your search results may feel less relevant

HomeBodies is designed to support better long-term alignment — not just price and location.

Take a moment to review profiles and listings thoughtfully.
A strong match is about lifestyle compatibility as much as logistics.

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4. Share Your Profile or Listing

One of the core features of HomeBodies is your shareable link.

You can:

• Post it in Facebook housing groups
• Send it via email
• Include it in direct messages
• Share it with someone you’re already speaking to

Instead of repeating your details, your profile speaks for you.

And every time someone views your link, they’re brought back to HomeBodies — where they can create their own account.

That’s how the network grows.

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5. Need More Guidance?

The Support Hub includes step-by-step articles tailored to both tenants and homeowners.

If you're unsure where to start next, visit:

• Tenant guides for building a strong rental profile
• Homeowner guides for creating effective listings
• General articles about matching and platform features

If something feels unclear, reach out. We’re still in beta, and thoughtful feedback helps improve the experience for everyone.

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Final Tip

Start simple.

Create your account.
Complete your profile.
Share your link.

From there, connections begin.