Expertlisting, a new platform, has launched with the aim of bringing transparency to Lagos’s rental and sales market. It achieves this through verified listings, live location maps, and two years of historical pricing data.
Since its soft launch, Expertlisting has diligently built a comprehensive database of property pricing across various Lagos neighborhoods. The platform places a strong emphasis on verifying each listing. This verification process involves thorough physical inspections and rigorous document checks. Furthermore, properties are immediately removed from the platform once they are successfully rented or sold, ensuring the accuracy of the available listings.
The Lagos property market has historically been plagued by significant challenges, including fake listings, opaque pricing structures, and a general lack of transparency. Renters and buyers have frequently encountered frustrating situations, such as driving across the city only to discover that advertised properties do not exist, were rented out months prior, or are susceptible to flooding during the rainy season. Expertlisting directly addresses these pervasive issues. The platform provides users with the precise location of properties displayed on an interactive live map. It also highlights areas known to be flood-prone and offers historical data detailing what similar properties have actually been rented and sold for, providing a realistic benchmark against inflated asking prices.
The platform facilitates direct communication between users and landlords, homeowners, or principal agents, thereby eliminating the need for unnecessary intermediaries. Expertlisting also offers specialized snagging services. These services involve professional property inspections conducted before users finalize a property commitment. These crucial inspections are designed to identify potential structural issues, plumbing problems, electrical faults, and other defects that could otherwise lead to substantial and costly repairs in the future.
Adeyinka Ramos, the Founder of Expertlisting, stated, "We spent two years collecting data on what properties across Lagos actually cost because we knew pricing transparency was missing from this market. People deserve to know if they’re getting a fair deal or being overcharged. Expertlisting gives renters and buyers the information they need to make smart decisions, and it gives honest landlords and agents a platform where verified listings stand out."
Developers, landlords, and principal agents are encouraged to list their properties on the Expertlisting platform.
About Expertlisting
Expertlisting operates as a property verification platform that connects renters and buyers with verified listings throughout Lagos. The company integrates property verification, pricing intelligence, and location data to introduce transparency into Nigeria’s real estate market.