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Guides and market stats

Plain, practical reading for house hunters and agents in Nairobi. Every guide is short and to the point.

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Nairobi market stats

Live numbers from the site: what hunters ask for, and the lowest, highest and average prices by area and home type.

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House prices by area

What homes actually cost in each Nairobi area, calculated from live listings and updated as listings change.

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All guides

How to get started as a real estate agent in Nairobi on Meridian Estates

Free account, your first 3 listings, and the simple steps agents use to turn listings into viewings and deals.

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How to start as a rental agent in Nairobi

No office, no car, no big budget. The exact steps to get your first rental listings in Nairobi and get paid for them.

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How to handle property leads and close more deals

A lead is not a deal. Answer fast, check what the person really needs, agree fees in advance, and follow up until it closes.

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How to buy land in Kenya safely: a simple checklist

Six checks to finish before any money moves. Plain steps in the right order, and the red flags that mean walk away.

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Nairobi house hunting checklist: what to check before you pay

Take this to every viewing. Water, power, money, the house, the area, and what to do before you pay.

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Estate agent commission in Kenya: how to protect yours

Most lost commission comes from nothing agreed in writing. Four steps so you get paid for the work you do.

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Move-in costs in Nairobi: what to budget beyond the rent

Rent is only the start. The money you need before you get the keys, and the questions to ask at the viewing.

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How to avoid rental scams in Kenya

The warning signs, the checks to finish before you send money, and what to do when something feels wrong.

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How to get more house hunters to contact you about your listings

Clear photos, a real price, full details and a link you share. The things that make a listing easy to contact.

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Agents: the lead pool is open

House hunters tell us what they are looking for, and those requests go into our lead pool. If you have an agent account, you can browse the pool right now and claim the leads that match what you have.

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