Welcome to Homeboy, your one-stop solution for finding the perfect living space! We know the process of apartment hunting can be overwhelming, which is why we've designed our platform to be as user-friendly and intuitive as possible. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned pro at the housing game, setting up your Homeboy account is a breeze. Here's a step-by-step guide that will walk you through the process and help you optimize your search, so you can find your dream home faster.
Create an Account
Unlock a world of housing possibilities with just a few clicks. No need to download any additional apps or software. Just head over to our website and register to create your account. You’ll be all set to start your housing journey in no time!
Steps:
Navigate to home-boy.io
Click on the menu button (or on “Log in” the top-right corner on desktop)
Click on “Log in”
Choose “Sign Up”
Follow the on-screen instructions
Confirm your email address to complete the registration
Your account is ready to go! Now activate a subscription to start receiving alerts.
Activate a Subscription
Find a subscription plan that’s tailored to your needs. Don’t worry about getting locked into a long-term commitment; you can cancel your subscription anytime, and it will automatically expire at the end of the current cycle.
Steps:
Head to the Plans & Pricing page
Select your desired subscription package
Log in (if you’re not already)
Fill out the necessary details during the check-out process
After activating your subscription, you’re ready to deep-dive into setting up your personalized search profiles.
Create Search Profiles
Why settle for generic alerts when you can customize your own? Homeboy allows you to create up to four different search profiles with individual settings and recipients. Take advantage of additional settings to refine your search further.
Steps:
Access the Search Profiles section in your account area
Click “Add” to start a new search profile
Specify your search criteria for more personalized results
Hit “Submit” to activate your new search profile
If you have chosen email to receive alerts in, you’ll start receiving alerts shortly. Did you choose WhatsApp? Then make sure to complete the next step.
Activate WhatsApp Alerts
If you've opted for alerts via WhatsApp, prepare for speedy, real-time updates on the newest housing opportunities. Activation is easy and quick!
Steps:
Did you select WhatsApp as your preferred alert method in your Search Profile?
Open the introductory WhatsApp message you received from Homeboy
Reply with “START” to activate the service
Now as soon as a newly published property fits your search preferences, you’ll receive a WhatsApp message straight away!
Fine-tune Your Search Settings
Dial in on your perfect living situation with our customizable filter options. You can choose to include or exclude specific kinds of offers, such as Short-term Rentals, Premium Offers, WBS Offers, and Flat Share Offers, so you get alerts that truly matter to you.
Steps:
Go to Search Settings located in your account area
Set your filters based on your housing needs
Click “Save” to update your search criteria
Now, sit back and let the perfect home find you!