✅ Confirm the Property Exists
Ask for current photos, videos, or a live video call if possible.
✅ Request the Agent’s ID & Contact Details
Only proceed with agents who can be verified through APATA.
✅ Ask How Many Properties You’re Allowed to View
Don’t pay a fee only to be shown one house. Agree on multiple viewings.
✅ Confirm if the Fee Is Refundable or Time-Bound
Some fees cover you for a week or a set number of viewings.
✅ Get a Receipt
Always collect a written, signed receipt indicating the amount paid and what it covers.
✅ Verify the Viewing Location
Viewing fees are common in Ghana’s rental market — but don’t just pay and hope for the best. Here’s what you MUST check before handing over that cash:
✅ Confirm the Property Exists
Ask for current photos, videos, or a live video call if possible.
✅ Request the Agent’s ID & Contact Details
Only proceed with agents who can be verified through APATA.
✅ Ask How Many Properties You’re Allowed to View
Don’t pay a fee only to be shown one house. Agree on multiple viewings.
✅ Confirm if the Fee Is Refundable or Time-Bound
Some fees cover you for a week or a set number of viewings.
✅ Get a Receipt
Always collect a written, signed receipt indicating the amount paid and what it covers.
✅ Verify the Viewing Location
Ensure you know where you're going. Avoid last-minute location changes.
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Save yourself from viewing fee scams. Browse verified listings and trusted agents on APATA — no risks attached.
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🛑 According to Section 44 of the Real Estate Agency Act, 2020 (Act 1047), NO commission is payable to any agent unless there’s a written agreement between the agent and the client.
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