How listings are checked
The four checks, what each means, and when it goes out of date.
- Lister identity checkedWe compare the lister's national ID card and, for realtors, their estate agent licence with the person who created the account. Agents who pass get a public code you can look up.
- Documents seenStaff look at the land title, the carte grise and customs papers, or the RCCM for a business, and note the date they did so.
- Registry search doneA partner notary or surveyor searches the land registry for the title number: mortgages, court cases, chieftaincy disputes and whether the plot was already sold.
- Inspected on siteSomeone visits the property or vehicle, confirms it exists and matches the photos, and records the date.
A check older than 180 days is shown as out of date, because ownership and disputes can change.
What a check does not do
A check reports what the documents and registry showed on that date. It is not a legal guarantee. For a purchase, sign in front of a notary and pay through a traceable channel.
Questions and answers
Does a completed check guarantee the purchase?
No. It tells you what was found on the date shown. Always complete a sale in front of a notary.
Why is a check marked out of date?
Titles can be mortgaged or sold again. After the set number of days we ask for a fresh check.
How do I avoid buying land that was already sold?
Order a registry search just before you pay, pay only through a notary, and register the transfer quickly. Victims of double sales can usually only claim damages, so prevention matters most.
Can I use my own notary?
Yes. Our checks are optional and you are free to work with anyone you trust.