A shared-apartment viewing in Ikeja should help you imagine a normal working day in the home. Record what you observe during the visit, what the household explains and what you still need to test. The scorecard below keeps those kinds of information separate.
Use the same card for each property. It is designed to support your own decision, not to rate a neighbourhood or make claims about every home in the area.
Fill the first line of the scorecard from an advert
The Ikeja room-in-flat advert seeking a female flatmate showed ₦1,300,000 annually and was marked unfurnished when checked on 13 September 2026. Those are advertised facts you can put in the “explained” column before a visit.
The exact bedroom, storage, bathroom users, power setup and your working-day route belong in “unresolved” until you check them. Ask which furniture you would need to bring, then attach the full cost quote to the same room record. The advert is a useful starting point, not a completed scorecard.
Listing snapshot checked 13 September 2026. Prices, terms and availability may change; reopen the advert and confirm the current offer with the lister.
Prepare five questions that matter to your week
Before the visit, identify your fixed commitments: departure time, destination, calls or study periods, sleeping needs and the amount you can pay at move-in. Turn each into a question about the actual room.
For example, “Can I leave early without waking someone to open the gate?” is more actionable than “Is the place convenient?” “How many people use this bathroom before work?” gives more information than “Is the household organised?”
Use an evidence scorecard
| Check | Observed | Explained | Unresolved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offered bedroom and storage | What you saw | What stays | Any missing measurements |
| Bathroom and kitchen use | Layout | Morning routine | Potential overlap |
| Access and route | Arrival route | Entry procedure | Workday journey |
| Power and internet | Demonstration | Payment arrangement | Work requirements |
| Costs | Written quote | What each item covers | Unconfirmed charges |
Use brief notes rather than a tick for everything. “Router present” is an observation; “internet will support my work” is a conclusion that may need more evidence. “Room is quiet during this visit” does not describe every time of day.
Focus on the offered room
Confirm that the room you inspect is the one available for the quoted amount. Check whether it is private or shared, whether furniture remains and how bathroom access works. If the lister offers another room later, update the scorecard rather than carrying over the first room's answers.
Ask permission before testing ordinary fixtures or taking photos. Do not photograph another resident's private space simply to complete your notes.
Meet the routine, not just the property
If appropriate, ask to speak with someone who lives there about cooking times, guests and shared responsibilities. Keep the conversation respectful and specific. You are assessing household fit, not interviewing people about unrelated private matters.
Ask how residents deal with an occasional early meeting or late return. An arrangement that works only when every day is identical may need more discussion.
Choose a useful follow-up
After the viewing, circle the unresolved items that could change your decision. Request answers to those first. If your work depends on a particular route or connection, prioritise testing it over returning simply to admire the room again.
Keep the final quote attached to the same scorecard, including rent coverage and payment dates. Do not use a favourable room impression to fill in an unknown cost.
Compare shortlisted options consistently
Browse shared apartments in Ikeja and carry one scorecard to each visit. For people who want to search together, the Ikeja roommate page is a starting point. The utilities questions provide more detail for the technical parts of the conversation.
About this guide: Prepared for Flatmate with AI assistance to turn room-search and household questions into practical checklists and examples. Hypothetical scenarios are labelled. Any listing examples are dated observations of public adverts, not property inspections or interviews with residents.