MUTUA ANTHONY KATAMA
Property Valuer/ Property Manager
Nairobi
Summary
I am a passionate individual able to form good rapport with my fellow workers and seniors for better work efficiency.
Professional with strong background in property valuation. Adept at market analysis, property appraisal, and client consultation, ensuring accurate and reliable assessments. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability, and delivering consistent results. Valued for analytical skills, attention to detail, and integrity in all evaluations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
20
20
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Property Valuer/ Property Manager
Fair Valuers Limited
12.2023 - Current
- Contributed to company growth by securing valuable referral sources from satisfied clients and professional contacts within the industry.
- Supported senior appraisers in preparing detailed reports containing all aspects of the subject property''s worth.
- Collaborated with financial institutions to provide accurate appraisals for mortgage underwriting purposes.
- Expanded clientele base through effective networking at industry events and conferences.
- Demonstrated adaptability by successfully managing a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural properties across different regions.
- Strengthened client relations through regular communication updates throughout the valuation process.
- Utilized advanced software tools to analyze properties'' features and condition, ensuring comprehensive valuation reports.
- Worked closely with clients to facilitate appropriate loans, inspections, and credit reports.
- Collected and maintained careful records of rental payments and payment dates.
- Implemented and enforced policies and procedures to maintain properties to highest standards.
- Communicated effectively with owners, residents, and on-site associates.
- Delivered emergency 24-hour on-call service for tenants on building issues.
- Conducted regular inspections of both interior and exterior of properties for damage.
- Enhanced security measures, significantly reducing incidents on property premises.
- Conducted thorough tenant screenings to ensure reliable and respectful tenant base.
- Increased revenue with strategic lease renewal negotiations, focusing on tenant retention.
- Streamlined rent collection processes, significantly reducing late payments.
- Maintained rigorous compliance with all housing laws and regulations, avoiding potential legal issues.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive property maintenance plan, leading to increase in property values.
- Improved community engagement by organizing tenant appreciation events and feedback sessions.
- Facilitated successful acquisition and integration of new properties into management portfolio.
- Boosted property occupancy rates through targeted marketing campaigns and personalized property showings.
- Collaborated with real estate agents and brokers to showcase properties effectively, attracting prospective tenants or buyers quickly.
- Implemented energy-saving initiatives, resulting in cost savings and environmental benefits.
- Developed comprehensive emergency response plan, improving preparedness for unexpected events.
Valuer/Property Manager
Verity Management Limited
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Perusal of land related documents to ensure they conform to Survey and registration statutory in place
- Engaged in carrying out valuations on a wide range of asset types such as residential, commercial and industrial properties
- Taking briefs and instructions from directors
- Property Inspection and report writing
- Uphold a company's vision and voice across all assigned projects
- Any other duties as may be assigned by directors
- Develop, update and maintain a database of potential customers
Valuer
Cambrian Valuers Limited
06.2022 - 09.2022
- KRA Rental Assessment Assignment The assignment entailed the following:
- Conduct inspections for office spaces in all counties
- Prepare rental assessment reports
- Conduct rental market research and get sufficient comparables
- Coordination of projects and overseeing effective and efficient delivery of company services
- Detailed inspection of properties
- Preparation of detailed reports and presentation of valuation advice to clients
- Acting as a technical advisor to junior colleagues in valuation matters
- Generating new business for the company
- Building and maintaining excellent client relationship
- Valuation of Real properties for various purposes which includes Mortgage, Insurance, Court Purposes, Sale, Liquidation, compensation and Acquisition
- Feasibility studies for various developments to ascertain their viability
- Perusal of land related documents to ensure they conform to Survey and registration statutory in place
- Working in collaboration with planners and Surveyors in case of Land subdivisions to ensure land survey and registration documentation conforms to the requirements
- Compiling of valuation related data and ensure they are up to date
Sales Executive
Litala Properties Limited
06.2022 - 06.2022
- On-boarding new customers & customers follow up
- Ensure clients are making consistent installments as it should be
- Uphold a company's vision and voice across all assigned projects
- Any other duties as may be assigned by directors
- Develop, update and maintain a database of potential customers
- Design and implement marketing strategies to increase sales
- Contact potential clients and create rapport by networking, cold calling and using referrals
- Physically taking clients to site
- Retain continuous awareness of transactions, sales and terms and keep
Valuer/Property Manager
Ascendas Kenya Limited
10.2021 - 05.2022
- GSM sites acquisition - purchasing of relevant survey maps and conducting searches to ascertain ownership status
- Perusal of land related documents to ensure they conform to Survey and registration statutory in place
- Compiling of valuation related data and ensure they are up to date
- Engaged in carrying out valuations on a wide range of asset types such as residential, commercial and industrial properties
- Taking briefs and instructions from directors
- Property Inspection and report writing
Intern Valuer
Premier Valuers Limited
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Valuation of land, buildings and assets for various purposes
- Inspection of landed properties and assets
- Writing detailed valuation reports
- Formulating and successfully implementing company policy
- Developing strategic operating plans that reflect the longer-term objectives and priorities established by the board
- Valuation and development appraisals together with due diligence for loan, acquisition and accounts purposes
- Representing the company to major customers and professional associations
- Engaged in carrying out valuations on a wide range of asset types such as residential, commercial and industrial properties
- Carrying out title searches and obtaining survey maps
- Taking briefs and instructions from directors
Trainee Valuer/Property Manager
State Department of Housing and Urban Development
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Crosscheck payments for arrears processing
- Counter check on arrears
- Valuation of government property
- Put payment slips to book
- Liaise with clients to check payments
- Communicate with clients on arrears
- Maintenance of government property
Education
Masters of Arts - Valuation & Property Management
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI (UON)
09.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Real Estate - Second class, Lower division
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI (UON)
09.2016 - 04.2020
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - KCSE
MUMBE SCHOOL
01.2011 - 11.2015
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - KCPE
MALIVANI PRIMARY SCHOOL
01.2000 - 11.2010
Skills
Real estate appraisal
Property inspection
Data collection
Property management
Land valuation
Legal compliance
Feasibility studies
Investment analysis
Zoning regulations
Personal Qualities
- Adaptable
- Creative
- Self-motivated
- Having an eye for detail
- High level of honesty and integrity
Other Qualifications
- Computer literate with experience in basic concepts of information technology
- Using the computer and managing files (windows)
- Word processing
- Spreadsheets (Excel)
- Data Bases (Access)
- Presentation (PowerPoint)
- Information and communication (Internet)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/28/96
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Kenyan
Attributes
I am a passionate individual able to form good rapport with my fellow workers and seniors for better work efficiency.
Timeline
Masters of Arts - Valuation & Property Management
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI (UON)
09.2024 - Current
Property Valuer/ Property Manager
Fair Valuers Limited
12.2023 - Current
Valuer/Property Manager
Verity Management Limited
11.2022 - 11.2023
Valuer
Cambrian Valuers Limited
06.2022 - 09.2022
Sales Executive
Litala Properties Limited
06.2022 - 06.2022
Valuer/Property Manager
Ascendas Kenya Limited
10.2021 - 05.2022
Intern Valuer
Premier Valuers Limited
07.2020 - 09.2021
Trainee Valuer/Property Manager
State Department of Housing and Urban Development
06.2019 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Real Estate - Second class, Lower division
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI (UON)
09.2016 - 04.2020
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - KCSE
MUMBE SCHOOL
01.2011 - 11.2015
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - KCPE
MALIVANI PRIMARY SCHOOL
01.2000 - 11.2010