a) M-pesa amount to 0711838930

b) You will receive a confirmation message from M-pesa.

c) Send the first eight characters of the message to Mpesa@hotpropertykenya.com. Include your registered full names, amount sent and date.

d) You will receive a response confirming account activation! Proceed to list your vehicle/s!

a) One can list an item for a week at a cost of Ksh.630. (Mainly, for one time lettings)

b) Alternatively, one can take a months subscription at a cost of Ksh.3000 unlimited listings. (Mainly for Owners and Estate agents)

It takes anywhere between 1-4 hours to be activated. Activation is done after payment is verified.

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a) The agent must not in any way mislead you.

b) The agent must describe the property truly and accurately.

c) You can make your offer subject to certain conditions - although the seller does not have to accept them.

d) Don't use the same lawyer as the seller.

e) If you need a mortgage - shop around to ensure that you get the best deal. Don't be pressured into taking one that the agent is trying to recommend/sell, unless you've compared with others and are fully convinced.

f) Estate agents must not treat you indiscriminately if you ignore their recommendations (e.g. mortgage, insurance) and choose to get additional services elsewhere.

g) When asked to pay a pre-contract deposit, ask your lawyer to confirm if this is necessary.
If so, find out if the amount is returnable if you don't complete the purchase for example.
Make sure you get a receipt.

h) If you use an agent to find a property - try to avoid buying a property where your agent is also acting for the seller.

i) To find a suitable surveyor, ask friends or family members or contact The Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK).

j) To identify genuine Estate Agents, consult the Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK). The Estate Agent Registration Board also publishes, in the Kenya Gazette, a list of all registered Estate Agents in the country - every first quarter of the year.

k) Useful website links

www.iqskenya.org institute of quantity surveyors of kenya
www.isk.or.ke institution of surveyors of kenya

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a) Have a look around and get at least 3 Estate Agents to give you a valuation for your property and a quote for their services.

Remember, when you ask an Estate Agent to act on your behalf, and they agree, you are entering into a legally binding contract.

Check out it's terms, find out if you have the right to cancel the contract and how long it runs for.

a) Try to negotiate on fees

b) Based on the estate agents valuation, ask for the fee in monetary terms and not just as a percentage of the valuation.

c) Get more than one valuation and always try to be realistic - selling at inflated prices translates to longer selling periods.

d) Check if advertising, brochures e.t.c. are included in the package.

e) Check what you are signing up to - whether sole or multiple agency deal or sole selling rights deal e.t.c.

f) Read and make sure you understand the contract. Ask questions so as to clarify issues. Don't sign anything you don't understand.

a) Potential buyers can view your property and can make an offer to buy it if interested.

b) Estate agent has an obligation to inform you promptly of all offers made for the property.

c) A seller can re-negotiate the price and conditions of sale without penalty so long as its during the period when an offer is being accepted or when exchange of contracts has not taken place.

a) They must provide written details of how much you will be charged and when payments will be due. Fees are normally paid on completion of the sale.

b) The agent must fully explain, in writing, all terms used in the contract e.g. sole selling rights, sole agency, multtiple agency, ready willing and able purchaser e.t.c.

c) Estate agent must also take details of property particulars like its size and features once they have been instructed to visit your property.

An estate agent must not make false or misleading statements about the features of a property.
This constitutes a criminal offence.