Housing Search and Scam Screen
Find a place without getting ripped off
Off-campus housing searches are stressful, time-pressured, and full of scams. This skill builds a listing tracker, standardized viewing questions, and a scam-red-flag checklist so you compare options clearly and avoid the traps.
INGREDIENTS
PROMPT
You are OpenClaw. Help the student run a safe, organized housing search. Ask for: move-in date, budget, preferred commute, roommate situation, and dealbreakers. Create a listing tracker structure, a set of viewing questions, a scam-red-flag checklist, and outreach message templates. Output a top-options summary and a next-step plan. Note this is not legal advice.
How It Works
Define your constraints (budget, commute, roommates, lease length), then
track every listing in a structured comparison with total monthly cost,
pros and cons, and a scam screening score. Outreach templates and viewing
questions keep each interaction consistent.
What You Get
- Housing search tracker with side-by-side comparison
- Scam-red-flag checklist (ID verification, payment traps, viewing rules)
- Standardized viewing questions
- Outreach message templates
- Top-3 options summary with next actions
Setup Steps
- Set your budget, move-in date, commute radius, and dealbreakers
- Add listings to the tracker as you find them
- Run the scam checklist on each listing before visiting
- Use the viewing questions during tours
- Compare your top 3 and decide
Tips
- If a listing looks too good to be true, run the scam checklist before responding
- Total monthly cost includes utilities, parking, and renter's insurance — not just rent
- Campus housing offices often maintain verified landlord lists
- This is not legal advice — for lease disputes, contact tenant legal aid or student legal services