JOE NIGERIA REAL ESTATE BLOG FOR SMART INVESTORS

  INTRODUCTION The United Nations Organisation recommended ten impactful actions to control climate change: Save energy at home Walk, bike, or take public transport Eat more vegetables Consider your travel Throw away less food Reduce, reuse, repair, recycle Change your home's source of energy Switch to an electric vehicle Choose eco-friendly products Speak up There is no doubt that humanity is today facing an existential threat due to Climate Change and its impact on humanity. Across the globe and in Nigeria, there are reports of unusual wildfire, floods, droughts, famines, desertification, climate refugees, and climate-related diseases. As people disrupt the delicate ecological balance of the planet to build cities and roads, the potential for catastrophe rises. Ongoing environmental destruction puts people in close contact with wildlife, increasing the risk of the spread of zoonotic diseases from species to species including humans. Climate Change and the many consequences of env...

  Building a septic tank also called the soak way by some Nigerians, is not hard nor does it take much time. All you need is the materials experienced workers and you are done. We are going to look at how much exactly one can see building this type of building for waste. First, let’s consider the difference between a septic tank and soak away, it somehow causes confusion. What is soak Away in this context? In brief, a Soak way is where water from the kitchen, bathroom, and other wastewater goes into. Depending on the plumber he can do a cross-connection between the septic tank and soak way to capture the excess from the septic tank, or he can leave it with its own compartment. The Soakaway is not actually very deep as it is usually less in-depth compared to a septic tank. A standard soak way in Nigeria is usually 4 by 4.  What is a Septic tank? This is still an underground building that is responsible for the waste this time the waste that comes from toilets, a...

The end of a  real estate  transaction doesn’t mark the end of your relationship with the client. In fact, this is a transitionary period that will really determine if your relationship develops into more money-making opportunities. “We believe that the next transaction is embedded in the current transaction. A simple ‘ask’ is all that is needed,” says Michael Hickman, CEO, and president of Seven Gables Real Estate. There’s a big misconception among new agents. Just because the transaction is over doesn’t mean the real estate  agent  and buyer and seller relationship has to be, too. You actually want to continue building a close connection, because guess what? That’s how you’re going to get their return business—and, more importantly, that’s how you’re going to get quality referrals.   “People like to do business with those they know, like, and trust. Referrals end up being about 85%-plus of our business,” says Carrie Lukins, broker/owner of ...

  You don’t necessarily have to possess a certain personality type, come from a particular background, or even have the same  goals  as the people around you to find success in real estate. It’s a profession in which many different kinds of people have found success. But despite their differences, successful  real estate agents  have often mastered similar skill set s that give them an advantage over their competitors. Just what are those skills, exactly? Keep reading because we’ve compiled the 10 most important ones for you. Client Happiness Skills First, let’s start with skills one to three. We call these the “client happiness” skills. “Buying and selling  houses  can be stressful, and the agent needs to make sure that the client is feeling supported and happy,” said real estate agent Lucy White in an interview on RealEstate.com. Our first three skills center on how to do this. Develop expert communicating skills . Every client has a...

  If you own  real estate  and decide to  lease  it out to someone else, then congratulations: you are now a landlord in the eyes of the law. Whether you lease out a single family home or  apartments  in a multiplex building, there are many landlord responsibilities that come with the territory. Some duties seem clear, like collecting rent or finding tenants for a vacant unit. Others, however, may be less obvious. The more you learn, the more success you will have with your real estate  investments . Let’s examine 10 landlord responsibilities you may have overlooked. 1. Knowing the Landlord-Tenant Laws for Your Jurisdiction Ignorance of the law is no excuse. It’s your responsibility as a landlord to know and understand all  tenant-landlord regulations  for your city and state. Landlords can be (and often are) sued for not obeying their state’s laws, even if they weren’t aware they existed. 2. Preparing a Legal Lease Document ...