What Makes a Great HouseRun Agent
We look for local knowledge, hustle, and honesty — not someone with a fancy office.
HouseRun Team
6 October 2026 · 3 min read
The HouseRun agent is different
Traditional estate agents in Nigeria sit in offices and take calls. A HouseRun agent is on the ground — walking streets, knocking on gates, calling caretakers. The job is closer to field research than sales.
What we look for in an agent
Local knowledge
A great HouseRun agent knows their territory cold. Not just street names — they know which compounds flood in June, which landlords are reasonable, which areas have stable electricity, and where the good bole spots are. That knowledge takes years to build and can't be Googled.
Speed
Seekers have already waited long enough. Once an agent claims a brief, the clock starts. The best agents submit their first property within 48 hours. They have existing relationships with caretakers and landlords, so doors open fast.
Honesty over salesmanship
An agent earns more when a deal closes — but a great agent tells you when a place isn't right, even if it costs them a commission. Honest agents get 5-star ratings. 5-star agents get more briefs. The incentive is aligned.
Good documentation
Photos from multiple angles, natural light, and honest framing. A short video walkthrough. A voice note explaining anything the photos don't show. This is the product the seeker is buying. Poor documentation wastes everyone's time.
Becoming a HouseRun agent
If you know your area and want to earn from that knowledge, HouseRun is for you. There's no office to report to, no suits required. You work the areas you know, on your schedule, and earn for every successful inspection.
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