16 Feb
Real Estates

Breaking! De-GraceLand Homes Ltd commits to business integrity, unveils brand ambassador.

De-GraceLand Home Consults Ltd commits to business integrity, unveils Veteran Actor Obi Dike as brand ambassador.

De-GraceLand Homes, a real estate brokerage, investment and development firm in Anambra State, is committed to doing real estate business that has integrity and deep consideration for human feelings.

The real estate business in Anambra State, the South East commercial nerve centre, is volatile and fraudulent to some extent which is why we at De-GraceLand Homes, have decided to do it differently by giving it a human face.

We felt that the real estate market needed a company that has human feeling in mind. We have come to fill that gap. We put ourselves in people’s shoes and feel we should solve their needs.

As a brand, De-GraceLand Homes stands for integrity and trust in the business we do.

Putting human interest first means we are not going to cheat or shortchange anyone. We believe that when we begin to put humanity first in all that we do as individuals and even as a country, things will change for the better.

Our reasons for the choice of Veteran Actor Obi Dike as our Brand Ambassador is based on research and popular demand, that he fits into the kind of brand ambassador we wanted to represent our company on national, continental and global scheme of things.

We want to scale up our operations and that is why we went out to get Obi Dike as our brand ambassador; because, as a brand, he stands for genuineness, originality, perseverance and service.

Obi Dike is a Nigerian actor, model and media personality. The Veteran actor from Anambra State, has been in the Nigerian movie industry for over 20 years.

Our choice of Obi Dike also signposts our company’s next business move which is focusing on the youth.

We are now looking at the youth and that is why we are starting a programme in which we want to make one million youths millionaires. We started out in January this year. The aim of that is to empower as many young people as possible.

The youth are the largest segment of the Nigerian society, if we have many of them with the right mindset, we will have a better nation.

To do that, you have to empower them. We have therefore set up a real estate marketing structure and this year alone, we have registered businesses for some of them and we are not going to stop there. We are training them on how to become business owners. We teach them how to run, own and structure a business. We teach them how to set up a business and make it a global brand.

As far as Anambra State Real Estate brokerage is concerned, we will keep giving out our best in the industry.

27 Jan
Real Estates

4 Tips To Identify An Overpriced Property in Anambra State

4 Tips To Identify An Overpriced Property in Anambra State
The issues concerning the price of properties, has remained an empirical issue in Anambra State Real Estate development in recent time.

You invest your life’s savings in buying your dream Land. Along with detailed research and careful planning, you zero-in on the right property.

To put it simply, buying a land often boils down to the price. There are a few ways you can quickly identify properties which are overpriced, and this knowledge will put you in a better position when you are looking to buy. It could be a refreshing change to find that a property you love is actually overpriced, and not just completely out of your budget. Read on to discover how to spot an overpriced house.

Here are 4 signs to look out for when buying a land.

  1. The location of the property

Location is everything. This is an extension of evaluating the local neighbourhood in some ways
The price of the property can be judged by its location. This is the key criterion to judge a property. It is said that a good land is equal to a good location. The more desirable the location, the expensive it is going to be. Take for instance a low dense area harboring Estate like #NgozikaHousingEstate, #FourWaysCourtEstate, #SmithCityEstate, #BeverlyHillsEstate and Dubai Estate will worth more than High dense/Populated area like Okpuno, Isu, Mgbaku, Urum, Amansea all in Awka Capital development territories

  1. Does it match the value of neighbouring properties? The second sign to look out for is how the land compares relative to surrounding lands on sale. If the property next door is worth a fraction of the home for sale something is amiss. Land prices should be, within reason, comparable. Take a look at current listings and recently sold properties; this should give you a realistic view of the local market as what lands are listed at isn’t always what they sell for.

Although the lands will possibly have different sizes, you will be able to compare prices. Remember, you are evaluating the area’s price range. Just because the land you are interested in is larger than a neighboring land, that does not mean it is worth significantly more.

  1. Has it been on the market for a long time?

Typically, the first month on the market is when a property gets the most action. When the flurry of activity dies down and the property has been for sale for six months, it can become stale. An often-quoted statistic is if a land has been on the market for 90 days or more, the chances are it’s not priced correctly. Although, it is worth noting that high-end lands are often on sale for a longer period.
It has been noted that properties tend to get sold off within a few weeks of being listed. Overpriced properties hardly get customers.

  1. Check with the neighbourhood

Factors like limited accessibility to good schools, good hospitals; busy main street location; and ghettos near the area bring down the worth of the property. So, buyers should double-check from the developer and compare the available amenities to the value of the property. If the two fundamentals are not balanced properly, then the property is definitely overpriced.

To get cheap and affordable Land in a good location here in Awka the Capital City of Anambra State.

We can only give you the best.

Contact
De-GraceLand Homes Consults LTD
08063394115

www.degracelandhomes.com

Or visit Us @:

Office Address:

De-GraceLand Homes
2nd Floor Pax Christi Plaza, Kwata Junction by Fly-over (near UNIZIK Junction), Onitsha / Enugu Expressway, AWKA. Anambra State.

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25 Jan
Uncategorized

Career Change? Becoming A Real Estate Agent

Career Change? Becoming A Real-Estate Agent

Thinking of being a real-estate agent, but do not know where to start? First, you would have to determine if this kind of career is the right one for you. Most people usually think that to be a successful real-estate agent, you just need to be good in convincing people to buy properties and houses. Good communication and persuasion skills are, of course, plus points,but that is not all. To be honest, you also need to be familiar with the industry.

Real estate agents ensure that the buyers would be able to find their dream homes, while sellers get their property’s worth. It would take skill and mastery before you could become successful in this career, just like in any kind of occupation. You would need proper training and education.

You would also need to attend seminars even if you are already licensed. The real-estate industry is continually evolving or changing. A real-estate agent should always be aware of changes in laws and regulations in the state where they are located.

But taking up real-estate courses are not the only thing that would prepare you for the industry. It is recommended that you work with a mentor broker for about 1 to 3 years to get experience. It is like apprenticeship. After that period of time, you could start thinking about setting up an individual practice.

The fact remains that technical requirements like coursework and license will equip you, but it is your attitude, integrity and honesty that will help you become successful in your field.

As a real-estate agent, you need to be sociable or a people person. You would be working with different kinds of people, not only the buyers and the sellers. A real-estate agent will also work with lawyers, brokers and even land-use officials.

A real-estate agent is on call for 24 hours. Clients would often call an agent during the time when they are available, asking for updates or advice, not minding if it’s convenient for the Real Estate Agent.

Flexibility is another attribute you would need to develop. Client base could be a problem for beginning agents. You would need patience since it would take time before you have your own client list.

Another concern for real estate agents is the income. Most experts would recommend that those who are only starting to learn the industry should have an alternative source of income. But if you are selling multi-million worth of houses every week/Month, then you would not have any problem with income at all.

But success would surely come if you would work hard and learn from every step you take in the Real Estate Industry.

Do you want to become a successful Real Estate Agent? Or are you looking for a reputable Real Estate company to work with?

Contact
Okoli Okechukwu
De-GraceLand Homes Consults LTD
08063394115

www.degracelandhomes.com

Or visit Us @:

Office Address:

De-GraceLand Homes
2nd Floor Pax Christi Plaza, Kwata Junction by Fly-over (near UNIZIK Junction), Onitsha / Enugu Expressway, AWKA. Anambra State.

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05 Jan
update

Procedures And Steps In Registration Of Deeds Of Assignment In Anambra State

All land ownership transactions should be registered in the Deeds Registry. This is to ensure that the State Government at every point in time has accurate records of title status of all lands within its jurisdiction as well as to serve as reference point for members of the public who may be interested in knowing about the existence of any rights over land in the State.

General Requirements
1. The applicant is to purchase and fill an Application Form from any of the designated Banks

2. The Deed of Assignment or Conveyance in 5 parts duly executed by the parties to the transaction

3. Current 3 years’ tax clearance receipts of the applicant or in the case of a corporate body, that of two of the directors.

4. An affidavit by the applicant, or in the case of a corporate body, a Director or the Secretary, verifying the information stated in the Application form

5. Affidavit of attestation sworn to by every person who signed as a witness to the transaction

Application and Registration Procedure
The following steps are taken in sucessfull allocation of plots;

1. Title applicant obtains an Application Form and returns the completed Application Form to the Lands Department together with the following supporting documents;

2. 5 copies of Deed of Assignment executed by the parties,

3. Current Tax Clearance Certificate of the assignee

4. An affidavit by the applicant, or in the case of a corporate body, a Director or the Secretary, verifying the information stated in the Application Form

5. Affidavit of attestation sworn to by every person who signed as a witness to the transaction

6. The Commissioner forwards the Application form together with other support documents to the Permanent Secretary who forwards to the Director of Lands to process the application

7. The Director of Lands instructs the Schedule Land Officer responsible for the area in question to open a file, assign a file number to it and forward the file to the Principal Valuation Officer to value the property
This is done by a Land Officer II who attaches a sketch plan of the property and submits to the Principal Valuation Officer

8. The Principal Valuation Officer reviews the inspection and valuation report. If there are no errors in computation and the report, the Principal Valuation Officer signs the report and sends the file back to the Schedule Land Officer.

9. The Schedule Land Officer notifies the applicant of fees to be paid and the designated Banks where the relevant payments are to be made. A copy of the schedule of fees is submitted to the Head of Accounts and/or Sub-Treasurer

10. The applicant makes the payments at the designated Banks, he submits copies of the Bank tellers at the Sub-treasury and the Accounts Department
The Sub-treasury office confirms payments by checking the Bank tellers against the bank manifests. If the payment details are in the manifest, a receipt is issued to the applicant. However, where there is no evidence of payment in the manifest, the applicant is advised to rectify payments before a receipt can be issued. The Director of Lands should be informed of such situations.

11. The applicant submits a copy of the receipts to the Schedule Land Officer, who attaches the receipts to the file and sends the file to the Director of Lands requesting for approval.

12. The Director of Lands checks the application to ensure all the necessary information have been provided before making his comments, and forwards the file to the Permanent Secretary, requesting for the Commissioner’s approval

13. The Permanent Secretary reviews the whole process and sends the file to the Commissioner for approval if the transaction is in line with laid down procedures

14. The Commissioner signs the approval and forwards the file to the Permanent Secretary who sends the file back to the Director of Lands
The Director of Lands instructs the Schedule Land Officer to arrange for the stamping and registration and also notify the applicant of the date to collect the registered Title document.

15. The Schedule Land Officer submits the file to the Registrar of Deeds for stamping and registration.

16. The Registrar of Deeds registers the document

17. The applicant signs and collects the registered title document

Fees Payable
The fees that the applicant will be required to pay In this transaction include the following:

1. Consent/ registration fee

2. Stamp duty

3. Ground rent arrears

4. Inspection / preparation fee

5. Computer fee

6. 10% penalty incase of defaults.

Thank You

Consult De-GraceLand Home Consults to help you Register a deed of assignment in Lands.

Invest in any of our property and be assured of good Land documentations.
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Okoli Okechukwu Loveday
De-GraceLand Home Consults
08063394115

19 Nov
Real Estates

Habit of a Successful Real Estate Agents in Anambra State


Habits of trusted property Real Estate Agents in Nigeria

To become a successful real estate agent in Nigeria, you have to develop certain habits. If you love your job as a property agent and look forward to becoming even better at what you do, I have come up with a list to help you excel.

1. Leverage on technology and the power of the internet

Technology is not restricted to the internet alone. Millions of Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora are on the internet. Technology makes the task of reaching them, enlightening them and selling to them much easier than was possible 25 years ago. In essence, leverage the power of online exposure to grow your businesses.

For instance, you could use social media Apps to reach mobile customers.

Using nice phones device also gives you an opportunity to capture images and videos showing exciting views of properties.

You really can’t underestimate the power of social media when it comes to property marketing.

2. Know your neighbourhoods

To build a reputation of a reliable real estate agent, it’s important to know your neighbourhoods in details. For instance, if you introduce yourself as a real estate agent with expertise on the Awka in Anambra State, it would be a shame if you don’t know neighbourhoods like Udoka Estate, Ngozika Estate, FourWays Court Estate, Millennium City Layout, Okpuno, Amawbia, Awka GRA, Ifite, Obinagu, and Serenity Estate

However, it is not enough to know just the districts, you should also have a broad knowledge of the best schools around, the best restaurants, the kind of people who go there, the best places to shop. Your clients will have a lot of questions when they approach you to rent or buy an apartment or a property, which reinforces the need to know your neighbourhood.

Also note that when you really know your neighbourhoods, people can tell when you are talking about it and it leaves a strong impression about you and your work.

3. Listen to your client
Ohh Yes!!!!
A dependable real estate agent pays a lot of attention to the needs of his/her clients. Make their needs a priority and what you should focus on is getting them a property that is right for them and not one that you feel is right for them.

If for example, your client is adamant on a specific price range, don’t distract the client by showing him/her more expensive properties in the hope that he/she will be carried away by the beauty of the property.

Same applies to their preferences on location.

As a property agent, your reputation counts as much as the things you pay attention to.

4. Respond to clients in good time.
As a real estate agent, responding to clients is as important as getting them. Regardless of whether the client come in via emails, phone calls or Direct Messages on your social media accounts, they are all important. Make it a priority to respond to them as quickly as you can.

5. Advertise online
This is very important especially in this our competitive property market.

Paid adverts are effective ways to reach your audience. You must understand that advertising is highly targeted. Your clients are people and companies that need your service. Therefore, you can create ads that target such people. For example, Google is the most popular search engine in Nigeria and people use it to search for everyday stuff. Reaching people at the point of need using Google ads, for example, delivers better ROI than other channels of marketing.

Paid search advertising essentially stands out as an effective online channel, which leads to fast results. It also attracts good Return On Investment.

6. Don’t ignore social media
I must have to say this again and again. Don’t ignore social media.

Social media sites like Facebook, Twitter (though it’s banned in our country today), Instagram, WhatsApp and Snapchat are powerful tools in the hands of a real estate agent.

As a property agent, consider the internet your friend because, the larger your network, the wider the number of people you will be able to reach. You should also encourage your friends to share your social media posts on their timelines. The idea is to reach far more people that you would have pulled on your own social media accounts to facilitate a quicker sale.

In Conclusion,

A successful real estate agent never stops learning. Regardless of how successful you are, find yourself a mentor.

Having a good mentor comes with a flurry of personal and professional benefits, which include:

Tight Spots: If you ever find yourself in a situation that you find tricky to navigate, you can rely on the wisdom and experience of a mentor to bail you out

Building on Your Success: A mentor is not just there to guide you through tough moments. You can share your success stories with a mentor as they are in a good position to help you build on the success you have recorded

Staying Focused: In this era of fleeting attention span, you can easily get distracted. Successful real estate agents in Nigeria rely on mentors to keep them on track and this is precisely what you should also set your sights on. A mentor will help you focus on the things that are important even when you suddenly find yourself veering off track

Personal Development: Your personal development never stops regardless of how successful you become. Mentorship in the real estate circle gives you the opportunity to build a strong network of people who add value to your experience.

Accelerated Growth: Having a mentor comes with the benefit of having someone to talk things through with. The sheer experience and network strength of a mentor give the advantage of achieving great results quicker than you would have if you decide to take the longer route.

Successful real estate agents in Nigeria don’t take their mentors for granted; neither should you

The career of successful real estate agents in Nigeria do not happen accidentally. You have to be deliberate about your choices and the things you pay attention to.

When you win the trust of your client and offer them true value, they will be more likely to refer you to their friends and family.

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