Purchasing a property is both exhilarating and nerve-wracking, similar to a game of poker. The stakes are high, and there are strong incentives to lie and ignore difficult facts, yet winning is always extremely satisfying. In a game of poker, no one is legally obligated to give you the truth, but in real estate, the broker is obligated to tell you the truth if he or she believes it is in your best interests.

Home buyers should never rely on the seller's information; whatever information the seller wishes to provide is good to listen to, but buyers should not assume it is genuine or legitimate.

Even with an experienced realtor, buying a property in Nigeria, where real estate transactions happen at a breakneck rate, may leave any buyer feeling bewildered and impatient. For a first-time buyer in Nigeria, the situation might be considerably worse.

To help you relax and find your perfect property, we've compiled a list of five brilliant questions that will help you avoid your worst real estate nightmare in Nigeria. Before placing an offer on a property, ask these questions.

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