FAQ [Frequently Asked Questions]
How much does it cost to join?
Joining the RED membership is free for all Real
Estate Agents/Brokers and will remain so, however, if an Agent's website
is directly linked to our database (RED) then such an agent will incur an annual
fee for maintaining the database of properties and also to ensure that the agents
account is available online 24/7.
How does the Real Estate Database benefit [Mufunira
wa!]?
We expect
to get our benefits from the adverts/advertisers on the website, as the number of
members increases the number of visitors is also expected to grow and hence the
number of advertisers will grow too, the advertisers will thus cater for the cost
of sustaining the website.
What if i have a personal house/property how do i get it on your website?
If you have a personal property and you would like it to appear on our
website; please contact any of our member agents (listed on the landlords page)
and they would take the images of your property then upload it into our database;
ie its only member-agents who have the ability to upload properties to this website.
What makes the Real Estate Database different
from any other Website?
The Real Estate Database is a property search engine that is easy to use; not
so may websites have such an advanced search system locally, we also endeavor to
provide as many houses as possible from all Agents/Brokers in one place so
that clients have a variety of choices from which they can select the specific property
which suits their needs.
Our website also makes things easy for Agents and brokers since the process of updating
their properties is straight forward and can be done by the agent himself from
anywhere online with out coming to our offices [Do it your self], and further more;
all member Agents/Brokers get an equal opportunity to display their properties with
contact details.
How does an Agent get Access to the Real Estate Database
services?
An agent simply has to register on
our website [free of charge but subject to the membership
agreement] then he/she will be able to login and upload/update as many properties
as his/her account can allow.
What if I don't have pictures/images for my
properties?
In order to upload any properties to the Real Estate Database website; you
need to have at least 2 images/pictures for each property, it is not possible therefore
to upload any properties without any images. so please get a digital camera [or
phone camera] and take photos of your properties then; upload them (you can also
use abstract photos if you dont have actual images of the property). NB:- if you
need help on how to get your photos from the digital camera please contact us we
shall assist you if your camera has a "data-cable" or blue tooth/infrared, you can
also take pictures with an ordinary camera then later scan them and upload.
What if the landlord does not want
images/pictures of his property on the web.
If a land lord does not want images of his properties on the net then you
can upload your company logo instead of the actual picture for the property, this means
that when the property is listed; your logo will appear along side the text data
of that specific house and not a picture of the house its self. so at the point
where you should have uploaded an image of the property; you will upload your company
logo instead.
Where does the Real Estate Database get its
properties?
The properties on our website are posted/uploaded by all real estate Agents/Brokers
who are registered with us as members, i.e. a member is free to upload/post as many
properties as his account can allow, that is very easy to do as long as the agent
has access to the internet, hence an agent does not have to come to our premises;
they can upload properties from any where on the internet if they have the
details and images of the property they need to upload.
How do I trust the Agents/Brokers on your website
We do not guarantee total fairness of all Agents/Broker on our website,
however we endeavor to screen all agents who register with us and in addition to
that we rank each and every agent, the ranks range from "Zero Star to Five Star"
so you can also use that as a gauge to know who may provide you with a better/fair
service, but just in case you don't get a good service from an Agent/Broker on our
website then please contact us so that we can panelize that specific Agent/Broker
by decreasing his ranking or eliminating him/her completely from the website service.
Does the Real Estate Database make a commission
on a purchase or sale of homes?
No! not at all, the RED is entirely supported by members subscriptions
and banner advertising fees. No fee or percentage of the sale price is paid to us;
Nor do we represent buyers or sellers in the purchase or sale of any property. That
is between the agent and client, we only provide the public with information about
properties from different agents; that's all.
How do I make an appointment to visit a home listed
on the Real Estate Datanase website?
Directly contact the real estate Agent/Broker whose name and contact information
is always shown for each property that is listed.
What are your legal "Terms and Conditions"?
Please see the "membership agreement"
Will the RED share my email
address or personal information with outsiders?
For the clients or house hunter; No!. For the Agents or Broker; Yes! we
shall only display such information that is considered as contact information so
that clients can easily contact the agents directly.
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