Ms Wanjiru is, however, quick to acknowledge the unspoken mistrust that many Kenyan tenants have towards real estate agents. Define your expectationsThe first step of the process, Ms Wanjiru advises, is defining your expectations. “If the deal is too good, think twice,” Ms Wanjiru cautions, before proceeding to providing examples of how people are frequently duped. Bring along a professional if you may, but in most cases, Ms Wanjiru says, a friend to offer a second opinion will suffice. Ms Wanjiru cautions against committing in alacrity to a house that you have just seen.

Source: Daily Nation March 07, 2019 09:33 UTC