With a proven track record at Hallmark Valuers, I excel in property valuations and negotiations, leveraging my analytical skills and communication prowess. My expertise spans real estate management to conducting detailed market research, significantly enhancing property portfolio values and client satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Valuer and Estate Agent
Hallmark Valuers
07.2021 - Current
Receive valuation instructions.
Engaging clients regarding the valuation assignments, including negotiations of the valuation fees.
Engage third parties, clients, such as financial institutions, and other interested parties in regard to the valuation tasks at hand.
Identification of properties for inspection purposes on the Survey Plans, Registry Index Maps, F.R. Maps, and Google Maps.
Confirming the correspondence of property boundaries and measurements on the survey maps, Google Maps, and the ground.
Inspection of properties for valuation, which includes taking measurements of properties, photographs, and confirming construction and confirmation details of improvements, if any.
Conducting market research in order to compute property values and write the reports.
Preparation of Valuation Reports.
Finalizing, reviewing, and discussing reports with Valuation Director(s).
Keeping the property listing up to date with all documentation, including prices, registered owners, and market details, among others.
Marketing properties for sale on different marketing platforms, including social media and workshops.
Lead generation and keeping the leads listing up to date.
Showing potential buyers the properties on sale, and following up to close the sales.
Negotiation and giving counteroffers to potential clients, engaging them, as well as guiding them through the sale/purchase process.
Receiving instructions from clients, as well as engaging them to guide in drafting the scope of the assignment as per their needs.
Site inspections and collecting relevant data related to the market survey at hand.
Preparation of market survey reports.
Valuation of Property, Plant, and Machinery of Asili Plus Limited, Isiolo County.
Valuation of Property, Plant, and Machinery of Jungle Nuts Ltd, Thika, Kiambu County.
Valuation of approximately 1,000-acre parcel of land in the Ruai area of Nairobi County.
Valuation of several commercial properties, such as ABSA Headquarters, Westlands, Nairobi County.
Valuation of property, including loose assets, plant and machinery, and biological assets of Chulu Farm, Nanyuki, Meru County.
Valuation of Property, Plant, and Machinery of Tet Tea Factory, Bomet County.
Valuation of learning institutions, including Lakewood Schools in Utawala and Kitengela.
Valuation of property, plant, machinery, and loose assets belonging to High Chem East Africa Limited.
Valuer
Orion Valuers
10.2019 - 12.2020
Receive Valuation instructions
Negotiate Valuation fees with clients and engage them on matters regarding the valuation assignments
Obtain properties’ official searches and Survey maps from respective land registries and survey offices
Identify properties for inspection purposes on Survey Plans, Registry Index Maps and Google maps
Confirming the correspondence of properties boundaries and measurements on the Survey Maps, Google maps and the ground
Inspection of Properties for Valuation which includes taking measurements of properties, photographs and confirming construction and accommodation details of improvements if any
Conducting market research in order to compute properties values
Preparation of Valuation Reports
Finalize and release reports to clients after reviewing and approval by Director
Valuation of Property, Plant and Machinery and the loose assets of Nestle Kenya Limited
Feasibility Study of Affordable Housing Development for Mhasibu Sacco Housing Company Limited
Contractual Internal Valuer
Pacis Insurance Company Ltd
05.2019 - 09.2019
Receive instructions for Valuation
Inspection of Properties for Valuation
Conducting market research in order to compute properties values
Preparation of Google maps extracts, Route Sketch Maps and Properties outlay and orientation as they are on the ground
Preparation of Valuation Reports
Finalize and release reports to underwriting and marketing departments
Reviewing and updating of existing Valuation Reports
Valuation of Property and Assets of Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Valuation of Property and Assets of Catholic Diocese of Lodwar
Valuation of Property and Assets of Catholic Diocese of Meru
Valuation of Property and Assets of Catholic Diocese of Nakuru
Valuation of Property and Assets of Catholic Diocese of Malindi
Identify properties for inspection purposes on both Registry Index Maps and Google Maps.
Inspection of properties for valuation, which includes taking measurements of properties, photographs, and confirming construction details of improvements, if any.
Conducting market research in order to compute property values.
Preparation of Valuation Reports
Valuation advisory to the Agency Department.
Ensured accuracy and completeness of property listings by maintaining up-to-date documentation.
Working with the marketing department on marketing properties.
Conducted property tours for potential buyers to highlight key features.
Assisting in the identification of prime and good land for investors.
Conducting due diligence before the acquisition of land.
Coordinating and supervising survey work.
Coordinated processing of titles with appropriate authorities in various land offices.
Oversaw and organized value-added tasks across active projects.
Preparing, keeping, and managing records for projects.
Education
Bachelor of Real Estate -
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
01.2016
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
NJABINI BOYS SECONDARY SCHOOL
01.2011
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
NDIKO PRIMARY SCHOOL
01.2006
Skills
Communication Skills
Computer skills
Effective Team Management
Safe Driving Practices
Flexible
Team player
Highly organized
Problem solving
Analytical skills
Land surveying, taxation, and administration expertise
Real Estate Agency
Real Estate Management
Facilities Management
Adherence to Professional Ethics
Property Dispute Resolution
Feasibility studies
Knowledge of Kenyan Property Law
Lease analysis
Property valuations
Property tours and inspections
Negotiations expert
Contract negotiation
Lead follow up
Excellent communicator
Highly professional
Technological proficiency
References
Mr. Charles Watahi, B.A Land Economics (Hons, UoN), Registered Estate Agent, Director Hallmark Valuers, +254 722 398 685, Cwatahi@hallmarkvaluers.com
Ms. Mary Warigia, B.A Land Economics (Hons, UoN), Registered Estate Agent, Director Orion Valuers, +254 722 498 582, mary.warigia@orionvaluers.co.ke
Mr. Gabriel Wanyoike Chege, B.A Land Economics (Hons, UoN), Registered and Practicing Valuer, Senior Valuer, COG Consultants Limited, +254 720 891 660, gabchege@gmail.com
Hobbies and Interests
Farming
Reading Articles on Real Estate, Economy/Economics, Investment, Business, and Politics
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