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To find a trustworthy realtor, check their track record, verify licensing, read real client reviews. Fortitude Living Homes offers verified, transparent guidance for homebuyers in new or unfamiliar areas.

Buying a home in Nairobi—especially in an area you’re not familiar with—requires guidance from someone who understands the market, the paperwork, and the real risks. A good realtor protects your money, your time, and your peace of mind.
But not all agents operate the same way.
Here’s how to identify a professional realtor you can actually trust.
Before speaking to any realtor, gather facts.
In Kenya, a professional real estate agent should be registered with:
Ask for their registration number.
If they hesitate, that’s a red flag.
A great realtor should have:
Experience in your neighborhood of interest is more important than general experience.
Check:
Agents with nothing online or consistently poor reviews should be avoided.
A good realtor is transparent, patient, and knowledgeable. Ask:
Local expertise = better negotiation + better due diligence.
If they only push one developer, you may not be getting unbiased advice.
They should freely disclose:
Lack of transparency = danger.
A trustworthy realtor explains title verification, approvals, and contracts—not just selling the house.
Avoid agents who show any of these behaviors:
Phrases like:
Pressure tactics often hide issues.
You should never be told:
Documents come first.
Professional realtors operate with:
If everything is verbal, walk away.
If it sounds too good to be true—
it is.
Reviews are useful, but only if you know what to look for.
Authentic reviews feel real, balanced, and specific.
Many realtors partner with developers. That’s normal.
The issue is bias.
Ask:
“Are you willing to show me alternatives?”
A trustworthy realtor always will.
When buying in a location you don’t know well, the right realtor becomes even more important.
They should:
If they seem unfamiliar with the area or unprepared, they’re not the right fit.
Fortitude Living Homes positions itself as an advisor first, not a salesperson.
We provide:
Only vetted properties with clean documents.
Title checks, developer background, approvals.
Data-driven insights for every neighborhood we recommend.
Transparent costs, clear reports, and no pressure.
From property search to post-purchase support.
Keep the conversation in one place—threads here stay linked to the story and in the forums.
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