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WAYS OF FINDING QUALITY REAL ESTATE LEADS

Real estate houses in Kenya In Real Estate, Lead generation is a process or rather an action of stimulating and cultivating potential customers for a business's products or services. How can someone find quality Real Estate lead generation? Here are the major ways you can always go for and how to convert those leads once you have them: Contact your sphere. It is actually very important to make contacts with your sphere. This is one of the ways to generate quality leads as a Real Estate  Investor. Make your customers aware that you are taking new listings. Communication! Communication! Communication is indeed very vital in any kind of business. As a matter of fact, good communication with your clients  would truly do you good. Give them a call just to check on them and know their whereabouts. Note that you may make countless calls before you really get desired results. Don't despair! Call expired listings. Expired listing is regarded as the most qualified lead that exists....

LAND AS THE GREATEST FINANCIAL INVESTMENT IN KENYA.

Photography of a raw land in Kenya. Do most people in Kenya prefer to invest in Land? Of course yes! Land or real estate at large is one of the greatest investment we have here in Kenya. You want to find out how and why? This article will answer all your questions concerning importance of land investment. In comparison to other investments we have in our country, land investment/Real estate investment stands out. 1. Land appreciates fast. Unlike other commodities, land's value keeps appreciating with time. Here in Kenya for example, when you compare the price of land you bought five years ago, the same size of land today has relatively appreciated in terms of value and price. Being a scarce commodity in Kenya, land is treated as  precious as gold. Owning that piece of land is indeed a privilege.  In addition, If you conduct your due diligence correctly and make sure that the piece of land is in a path of growth, you might end up making as much profit as five times the original...

HOW TO SELL VACANT LAND FAST IN KENYA.

Every individual who owns a vacant land or raw land can tell you how hard it is to actually sell it compared to selling existing property like a home. This is because it is bare land which makes it difficult for potential buyers to visualize the potential of the property and see its value. You just need to tailor your tools, strategies and focus for selling this type of property. Here are the tips on how how you can minimize the sales cycle and help you get fast money from your land. 1. Price your land right. Coming up with the right price for your land is one of the fastest ways of selling off your vacant land  in Kenya. To achieve this, you can either: Talk to a Real Estate Agent who can guide you further on how to price your land basing on how other people in the same area are selling their land. Alternatively, find a Real Estate Professional who will help you valuate the property. You might fall in a trap of setting a price which is not in line with market prices. Most lan...

LAND TRANSFER IN KENYA.

Agricultural land in Kenya. It is a dream of every person in Kenya to own a piece of land. Majority of the people don’t know how to make it happen. Baoriat Agencies can help you achieve this dream. We have experience of doing this not forgetting that we strive to develop long-lasting relationships that are built on trust with our customers. We do not compromise on our reputation, values, or ethics to get results. Below are the five stages involved in land transfer in Kenya: STEP 1: LAND SEARCH. Land search is the first step for any land transaction. A search is a document issued by the land registry showing the owner of the land, land’s size, location of the land, encumbrances (a claim or liability against real estate including liens, easements encroachments or licenses) and restrictions. It takes one day to get and costs Kenya Shillings 2,500 only. STEP 2: ACQUIRE LAND TRANSFER DOCUMENTS. Involves contacting a lawyer to facilitate obtain and notarize the land transfer documents....

TYPES OF LAND TENURE IN KENYA.

Photography illustrating Kenyan Land. Land tenure is the relationship that individuals and groups hold with respect to land and related resources. Land tenure rules define ways in which property rights to land are allocated, transferred, used or managed in a particular Society. There are different types of land tenure in Kenya. They include; 1. Freehold. Freehold Land tenure also referred to as Absolute proprietorship is that which allows the owner to hold the land for an indefinite period. This means it gives the holder absolute ownership of land for life. Generally, a  freehold title deed has no restrictions as to the occupation. On the contrary, there are conditional freeholds that restrict the use of the land for example, for agricultural purposes only.  2. Leasehold. Leasehold term confers upon the owner a limited term which can be extended upon expiry. Payment of rates is made to the respective county governments for services rendered. Leases are granted by the Governmen...

FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN RENTING OFFICE SPACE.

  office space in Kenya. Do you want to find suitable, affordable and inspiring office space for your business to run effectively? When looking for office space for rent, you want to find the best possible premises for your business.  The following factors should be consider when renting your office space: Business Type. Consider your company’s type of business always when selecting an office space. Different spaces may cater for different types of businesses. For instance, a downtown spot may not be the best choice if you are expecting frequent shipments of goods. On the other hand, if you’re a startup and are looking at shared offices, then one in a downtown hub may present opportunities for networking. Location of the Business.   The location of your office is important no matter what type of business you operate. Look for an office in a location that’s easy to get to and convenient for both employees and clients. Check to see if the nearby buildings are occupie...

ARCHITECTURAL HOME WALL DECOR IDEAS IN KENYA.

living room wall decor design Are you a Home owner and you wonder how you can achieve attractive  stylish  wall decors to your house? Below are the seven architectural home wall decor ideas in Kenya you can buy: 1.      Paint a Mural. A mural is any piece of artwork painted or applied directly on a wall or an art projector. A pencil is used to trace the image on the wall.  There are various Mural techniques one can use namely: Glazing, sponging, stippling, stenciling and antiquing. Whether you hand-paint your wall or you choose a wall covering, let your wall transport you to another place by adding a mural on it. An eggshell sheen works best for mural simply because it can be easily be cleaned and safely accept layers of paint on top of it. 2.      Hang Mirrors. Mirrors features the perfect blend of style and function. While they serve a decorative purpose they are also essential for making small space feel larger and darker room appear ...

THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE BUYING A HOME IN KENYA.

Finding a place to call your own home is totally a great feeling anyone can experience. The following are take-home things you need to put in consideration before buying a home here in Kenya especially for the first time home buyers; 1. The type of a home that suites your needs. When purchasing a residential property, you have multiple options. For example; a townhouse, a condominium, a co-operative or a multi-family building with up to four units. Whichever option you go for, always remember that it comes with its package of pros and cons basing on your home-ownership goals. Therefore, you need to decide which type of property will help you attain your goals. You could also save on the buying price in any category by choosing a fixer-upper. Although the amount of time, sweat equity and money involved to turn a fixer-upper into your dream home might be much more than you bargained for . 2. Features your ideal home will have. You deserve to have a home that fits both your need...

FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING ROOFING MATERIALS.

Picking out your roofing materials deserves careful consideration for something that takes up to 5% of the total construction expenditure. Apparently,  there is a wide pool of choices that are cool and architecturally thrilling. Below are the factors to put in consideration when selecting roofing materials for your house: Durability of the roofing materials . Go for long-lasting materials for your roofing. By this we mean, materials that can withstand very harsh weather conditions such as heavy winds and rains. If you ain't sure of your selection, it is therefore very important to seek experts' advice. Alternatively, you can learn more about the roofing materials by visiting the manufacturer website.    Slate and tile are two of the most durable options on the market today.  They both  don’t get damaged easily and withstand many storms without you worrying about leaks Opt for Visual Appealing materials. Particular architectural styles look great with c...

6 INNOVATIVE WAYS OF CUTTING OFF BUILDING COST.

Every home owner would really like to have a good house that won’t cost them heavily. The following are six innovative techniques that you can use to minimize the building cost; Engage professionals throughout your construction process. This is one of the ways you can cut off your construction cost by engaging professionals for instant, Architects, Quantity Surveyors, and Engineers. These professionals will advise you on how best to carry out your object from the actual planning to implementation. Choose a relatively standard size for your house. Use even numbers like; 0, 2,4,6,8 to minimize wastage of resources. Do away with extra rooms that will barely be used by your family. Reduce the number of windows and doors to cut off construction expenditure. Go for popular/common building materials that have high rate of supply. These materials are less expensive and have high rate of supply. Alternatively, you can do away with unnecessary features that will cost you handsomely. Using common...