For reasons close to promoting real estate investment, promoting professionalism and putting Nigeria on the world map, the Association of Real Estate Agents of Nigeria (AEAN), under the auspices of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), has partnered with American real estate agents. I am. ).
Together with NAR, AEAN has worked tirelessly to lay the foundations for sustainable development in Nigeria’s real estate sector. This partnership has reached a stage where he calls for a conference hosted by AEAN in Lagos from April 9th to 12th, 2024.
Global Real Estate Advisor and AEAN National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Adeniyi Tinubu, disclosed these to reporters at a press conference jointly held with National Publicity Secretary Osagie Odiasu and Assistant National Publicity Secretary Uche Jinwa in Lagos recently.
He recalled that the AEAN conference proved to be high-level, interactive and problem-solving, and this year's conference, with the theme “Building lasting partnerships for a better future,” He pointed out that the partnership with AEAN has raised the bar several notches. N.A.R.
Speaking after the meeting, Tinubu hinted that he plans to host NAR partners on a trade mission, saying it promises to be a glass ceiling-shattering event. Partners will also be taken on a tour of the facility to showcase the huge investment potential in Nigeria.
“This year's conference will feature highly specialized training on the Certified International Real Estate Specialist (CIPS) designation facilitated by NAR.
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This designation enables Nigerians to become certified international real estate specialists, giving them access to international markets, international buyers, and the opportunity to help international clients make smart real estate investments around the world.” he said.
Tinubu, who is also the Chairman of the AEAN Conference Planning Committee, explained that the training will equip participants with the right tools, knowledge, research and networks to achieve the aforementioned objectives at an affordable price for all professionals. did. He assured me that payment for the training would automatically include his NAR membership.
“At this same conference, we also partnered with foreign facilitators and speakers to further educate Nigerian real estate agents on industry trends and international best practices on becoming a licensed real estate agent.” he said.
He disclosed that one of the objectives of AEAN is the training and retraining of real estate brokers and assured that this would be showcased during the conference. “The PropTech sessions will explain and illuminate the intricacies of how technology should be applied to real estate in ways that promote sustainability practices and the growth and development of this sector,” he said. said.
(AEAN) is the brainchild of the Nigerian Institute of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV). This was done in response to the adulteration of aspects of the property surveying and valuation profession, particularly the real estate brokerage industry, being permeated by non-professionals, also known as quacks.
Mr. Tinubu blamed the poor public perception and image of the real estate agency industry, and by extension the real estate brokerage industry, on the activities of these quacks and their infiltration into the industry, adding that NIESV is working to reverse this trend by organizing the Association of Real Estate Brokers. announced that they have decided to establish a Aang.
He noted that the impact of lack of regulation on real estate agents has encouraged haphazard practices such as overpricing housing units and leasing substandard structures and houses by unqualified agents. It called for legislative intervention in this area.
