AI-powered housing matches with verified video tours for college students.
College students waste hours on misleading virtual tours and unverified listings while searching for affordable off-campus housing.
DormMatch uses AI to match users to off-campus housing based on budget, lifestyle, and campus proximity, featuring verified 360° video tours uploaded by residents. It cuts search time by scoring listings on reliability and fit, with unverified ones deprioritized. Students get personalized recommendations without sifting through junk.
College students seeking off-campus housing near campuses
AI matching engine trained on student housing data with mandatory video verification.
supportive
Quick quiz generates personalized housing recommendations.
Upload and verify 360° tours for listings.
AI-ranked search results by match score.
Build profile for ongoing matches.
Email/push notifications for new matches.
Immersive 360° video viewer.
Share recommendations with roommates.
Match history insights.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| campus_id | uuid | No |
| preferences | text | Yes |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| title | text | No |
| video_url | text | No |
| price | int | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| match_score_factors | text | Yes |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| listing_id | uuid | No |
| score | int | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
/api/matchesGet user's matches
/api/quizGenerate matches from quiz
/api/listings/videoUpload & verify video
/api/searchAI search listings
/api/profilesUpdate preferences
No alerts
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 250 | 1.5% | $94 | $1,125 |
| Month 6 | 1,200 | 3.5% | $1,050 | $12,600 |
Personalized recs with real video tours—no more wasted time.
Partner with student influencers on TikTok/Instagram for campus housing (pay $20 shoutout each). Offer free Pro to first 10 quiz-takers in university Discords. Email housing offices for referrals.
Student focus
No AI or videos
AI + verified videos
Local
Unverified chaos
AI curation
Proprietary AI model improving with user data.
Rise of AI tools and video content for trust-building.
AI accuracy issues
Fallback manual scoring
Video upload friction
In-app recording
AI API costs
Caching & limits
Success: 100 signups
Success: 80% satisfaction
Success: 3% conv
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