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Quick one for anyone who's been told "you need millions to start in real estate."
You don't. Not if you're earning commission instead of buying property.
Here's how people do it:
• Sales commission: Around 5% on land or house sales (negotiable). ₦20M property = ₦1M. One deal.
• Rental fees: Traditionally about 10% of annual rent. Do a few and it stacks up.
• Referrals: Connect a serious buyer to a verified agent, get a referral fee. Agree in writing first.
• Lead generation: Good on WhatsApp or IG? Developers pay for real buyers.
What to do first:
1. Learn your documents: C of O, Governor's Consent, Deed of Assignment, survey plan.
2. Pick ONE area and stick to it.
3. Work with verified developers. Check registration. Don't push what you haven't verified.
4. Post useful stuff online, not just listings.
5. Keep a follow-up list. Most deals come from follow-up, not first contact.
6. Everything in writing. Especially commission.
Mistakes to avoid: unverified listings, "double your money" talk, no agreement, ghosting clients after sale, quitting after two months.
If you want a platform to plug into instead of going solo, I'd check out Brizon Connect: brizonglobal.com
Nothing here is guaranteed, and results depend on effort and the deals you close. Verify everything.
Questions? Drop them below, I'll answer what I can.