Think about it, why would you spend 10 minutes viewing a
property you may end up living in for years? RE/MAX Nigeria has compiled a
checklist of things NOT to overlook and how to steer clear of dodgy houses and
agents!
Agents
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The average Nigerian agent is a hustler and time is money to
him/her. They are going to try to rush you through the viewing but that won’t
be happening. Always remember that agents have taken their time to inspect the
properties and they will not mention or worse still, try to hide flaws they’ve noticed
just to get that cheque! Stand your ground, be firm and most importantly take
your sweet time. A genuine agent will understand and assist your need to take
your time in making a life defining decision.
Plumbing & Electric
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Go ahead to inspect the bathroom and kitchen fittings, are
they attached? Does water run? Anything broken? Run the taps to check for water
pressure, if there are water heaters, do they work? What is the water supply
like – Local supply or Borehole? Be sure to check and ask these questions.
When it comes to electricity, agents and landlords can be
quite evasive, however there are some general questions you need to ask such as
the general situation of power supply to the area and how many electric outlets
are assigned to each room, note them down. Be sure not to get carried away by
the appearance of things, be thorough.
History & Construction
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Has the property repeatedly changed hands? How long has the
property been on the market? When was it built? These are questions you may not
think to ask initially but trust me, when you get a serial leaky roof you’d
want to have known it was 29 going 30 years without any maintenance and checks.
Most importantly check the walls for hairline cracks and
damp. A coat of paint won’t hide a poor construction job, ensure the house you’re
moving into is structurally sound enough to stand the test of time. Again, it’s
easy to be distracted with a fresh coat of egg white paint so constantly remind
yourself that it’s not your home but a building that needs inspecting.
Location, Location, Location!
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Spend your time in your prospecting neighbourhood. Is it child and family friendly? Proximity to work and general amenities or are you the social kind? Is it in convenient proximity to your favourite karaoke bar? Also be sure that the area is secure, spend time (on other occasions) going around the neighbourhood at different times of the day just to have a good idea of what you’re getting yourself into. If you can, speak to your potential neighbours and hear what they have to say, remember, there is a home, no matter how quaint or distinct that has your name on the front door. Don’t be in a hurry to settle.
WHY RE/MAX?
Nowadays choosing an agent in this economy is like a game of
Russian roulette. You keep pulling the trigger praying it doesn’t go off
because then, you’re one step closer to your goal. Well, what if I told you
that you can put the gun down and still achieve your dream? With RE/MAX you’re
sure to get the best in real estate whether you’re selling, buying or leasing a
property. Our best practices and world class service have been modified to suit
the peculiarity of the Nigerian real estate industry and this gives us the
confidence to say that no one else sells real estate like we do.
Think Real Estate, think RE/MAX.
Have you been looking for the opportunity to be the best at
what you do? Well you’re on the right path and coincidentally, reading the
right stuff. Why, you ask? RE/MAX Nigeria has franchise opportunities for a
unique set of individuals who realise that the norm isn’t enough anymore and
are looking to take the next step towards personal and industry-wide
revolution.
Like I mentioned, this opportunity is not for everyone but
if you think you’re ready to be a part of a movement so big, it might just make
history then get in touch. We await you.
Contact
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Address: 52A Omorinre Johnson St. Lekki Phase 1. Lagos.
Phone: 0700-GO-REMAX, 07004673629
Email: Info@remax.ng
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