SELLERS' GUIDE

If you’re looking to sell a residential or commercial property in Rwanda, here is a step-by-step guide to selling a property.

1. Prepare the Ownership Documentation As you prepare to sell your property it is very crucial that you have the proper ownership legal documentation. This is mandatory to proceed with the sale of the property and avoid any legal complications. This may include but is not limited to; Title/Deed, Identification Documents, and any other relevant legal documents. Please verify your property ownership documents by dialing *651# 2. Get an Accurate Market Appraisal- If the price is too high it is difficult to generate viewings and offers. Informed buyers will only view properties they feel are accurately priced. Pricing too high and subsequently reducing the price weeks later can result in a lower sale figure than had the price been right to begin with. Our strategy is to get it right from the beginning maximizing price and speed of sale. 3. Picking an Agent This can be tricky with so many options. It is important to consider more than just the valuation figure; does the agent seem informed, have they done their research and provided comparable evidence. This is important as it represents how they will deal with prospective purchasers. Using multiple agents can send the wrong message to buyers and is also more expensive. In our experience, sole agency leads to the best price and a swift transaction. 4. Preparing for viewings We can advise you on whether there are any home improvements necessary before showing your property. It is important to tick off all those little jobs that you’ve been putting off - a buyer will probably notice and your best chance of getting the highest price relies on there being minimal issues for a purchaser to raise. 5. Finding a buyer We ensure that your property has maximum exposure in order to secure the right buyer. Our comprehensive marketing campaign will include exposure on our website, via email alerts to our registered database of applicants, our social media platforms, etc. We want to make sure no stone is left unturned! 6. Offers We will communicate all offers to you in full, including any conditions, so that you can make an informed decision. In some cases, depending on the marketing price being right, we may receive enough offers to proceed to the best bids process. This means you get to choose your buyer based on what figure and funding arrangement suits you best. 7. Exchange and completion Accepting an offer is just the first step and keeping a sale on track and requires a diligent and knowledgeable agent to facilitate the process. We keep in contact with both the buyer and seller throughout to ensure everybody is kept well informed of progress. 8. Title and Deed Processing It is important to get the right expertise to assist you in dealing with the sometimes complex and time-consuming bureaucratic land title issues within the respective districts and local councils. Let our experienced team guide you through this entire process. CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION!