Chapter #4
Find a house
After starting his new job and having significantly improved his linguistic skills, Umar realizes that he needs stable accommodation outside the reception center. The search for a place to live becomes an absolute priority, but he knows that he has to do it in an prudent way to save on costs. Thanks to his ability to use his smartphone, in particular Google Maps, Umar has also identified some local real estate agencies that seem reliable. He is now ready to start his search for a roof that he can call the house.
One evening, after work, Umar takes his smartphone and opens the Google Maps app. He decides to look for real estate agencies in his area to start his search for accommodation. Using the research function of the app, it inserts "real estate agencies" in the search bar. In a few moments, the map fills with small icons that represent local real estate agencies.
Umar begins to examine the various options, clicking on each icon to view further details. The app provides him with important information such as the address, telephone number and the agencies website. Thanks to the images of the agencies, Umar can have an idea of ββthe available proposals, even if he knows that he should go physically on site for a more detailed vision.
With his smartphone in hand, Umar begins to call the real estate agencies to ask for information on apartments or rooms for rent that fall into his budget. The possibility of communicating with Italian agencies is made easier thanks to its improved linguistic skills. During the calls, he takes notes on the available offers and on the dates of the visits.
Once all the necessary information has been collected, Umar plans visits to the various apartments and rooms for rent. Use Google Maps once again to trace an optimal path between the different destinations. The app provides it with detailed indications on how to reach each position using public transport.
Visits are an exciting and UMAR experience uses its smartphone to take photos of the spaces, ask questions to the owners and carefully evaluate each option. He manages to find a small apartment in a quiet area, perfect for his needs.
Once you have chosen her new refuge, UMAR still uses its smartphone to manage all contract formalities and payment quickly and efficiently. Take photos of the documents, digitally signs and transfers funds through online payment apps.
Now, with a roof above the head, Umar feels even safer and more stable in his new life in Italy. Thanks to the help of its smartphone, it has overcome the challenge of finding adequate accommodation and can focus on other aspects of its integration, such as the deepening of its linguistic skills and the expansion of its social network.