Author: Peris Gachago
Buying land is one of the biggest financial decisions you will make in life. You need to make this decision with all the details necessary to safeguard your money. There are so many stories of people who lost their money and I do not want you to be one of them. I have listed below the key steps to follow when you are finally ready to buy land. Whether you are buying land from an individual or a company, follow the steps below. 1. Land Identification. 2. Conducting Due Diligence. 3. Offer Letter and Signature. 4. Obtaining County Clearance. 5. Transfer of Ownership. Step 1. Land Identification…
A lot of people ask how they can become the best top-selling real estate agents. Most of them want to know how they can sell tens or hundreds of homes and make millions. Well, this article will show how to do that in 5 easy steps. You can be a real estate agent working on your own or a real estate agent employed by a company to sell their products. In case you are interested in getting a job as a real estate agent, then just go to the company and drop your CV/resume. Then after several years working as…
Real estate is becoming a very competitive field. You need to find a way to list properties available for sale. Beyond listing your land and houses for sale, buyers and sellers are expecting a lot more. To succeed as a real estate agent, you need to have something extra. Several skills can give you an edge and help you make more sales. These skills will also set you apart from the competition. Let’s read together based on my experience in the industry and what I have found to be important. You will also note that most of these skills are important…
Real estate is always a tough market. There are thousands of properties for sale in the area, and a shortage of buyers. This can be from all the competition or from the fact that people don’t know how to find properties they’re interested in. Either way, getting your property noticed can sometimes be difficult. With these tips, you’ll be able to catch the eyes of potential buyers. 1. Use good SEO practices Search engine optimization, also known as SEO, is the secret to getting your listing prioritized and seen. Thorough keyword research is necessary for this. This helps users utilizing an online search engine…
If used in the right way, social media can help you as real estate agents reach a wide audience, within a very short time. This is because today’s buyers are living their lives through digital technology. If you make good use of social media, you will get more leads, close more leads, you will grow your audience and this will definitely increase your income. We have identified 8 most effective social media tips that will elevate your marketing strategy. 1. Create a relevant content The first thing to do before creating social media content is to have your customers in mind.…
Real estate agents understand the laws related to property transactions and are relied upon during the process of buying or selling properties. As the agents are not the owners of the properties, they need permission to act as an agent for the property owner or buyer. An authorization letter is a document that gives someone else the authority to conduct business, carry out transactions on behalf of someone else. Buyers and sellers should provide real estate agents with letters that authorize the real estate agent to act on their behalf. Property Authorization letters need to be written carefully to prevent any miscommunications. While sourcing letters should be provided by the principal, you can assist them…
Nowadays, buyers are searching for properties for sale on the internet and conduct online research before partnering with an agent. If you’re anything like me, you can ALWAYS use another real estate listing website to advertise your property listings especially when that platform is FREE. Here is a comprehensive list of the best real estate listing websites in Kenya. I have included a mix of property listing websites that you will easily recognize, some of these real estate advertising websites are more established, some of them have a more targeted audience for real estate. You will also find included real estate listing sites with varying amount of traffic than others. So, let’s dive in.…
There are most common reason why a property fails to sell faster and these comes from common mistakes made by real estate agents. See 5 common pitfalls to avoid. 1. Avoid using bad photos Your potential buyers are utilizing the internet to look for properties to purchase. The first impression is what matters most. It doesn’t matter how many channels you are advertising your properties from, if you use low quality photos you will scare off potential buyers. The photos and the videos you use to showcase your properties should be present to the eye. Potential buyers will only go to…
Are you looking forward to making prime commercial or residential developments within the Nairobi metropolis where land sells for under Ksh1, 000, 000? Well, if yes, then this is the right article for you, as I have listed 7 different areas that you should consider checking out in this quest. 1. Kangundo road. Kangundo road should definitely be your fast destination as there are plenty of vacant plots for sale in different areas. It is located 19 kilometers from Nairobi Central Business Division (CBD). Some of these areas you can choose from are; Kamulu, Joska, Malaa, Kantafu, and Ruai which are all along Kangundo road…
Real estate is one of the most preferred methods of investing because not only does it provide good returns, but it also cushions one from inflation. However, real estate investment is very capital intensive. As the old saying goes, it takes money to make money and finding the right sources of finance is important. This post provides ideas to get your business fired up and ready to go. 1. Use employment Income. If you are formally employed, don’t quit straight away to start your business. Use the income you’re your current job to help get your real estate business off the…