Property finder working for home buyers
Starting costs about $2,340 in the United States and 376,000 NGN in Nigeria. After 12 months, this business can bring in about $4,350 net per month in the United States and 1,050,000 NGN in Nigeria. The starting money comes back in about 4 months, with 40 hours of work per week.
Mundyo estimates, data as of 2026-11-02.
See the numbers for my countryFree, no account, in the currency of 243 countries.
The numbers
| Country | To start | Net per month (month 12) |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2,340 | $4,350 |
| Nigeria | 376,000 NGN | 1,050,000 NGN |
| United Kingdom | £1,580 | £3,000 |
| Kenya | 102,000 KES | 145,000 KES |
| India | 53,000 INR | 106,000 INR |
Amounts adjusted to each country's price and income levels.
The problem
Buying a home takes months: misleading ads, wasted viewings, fear of overpaying. Ordinary estate agents work for the seller, not for the buyer.
The solution
You define the project with the buyer, also look for off-market homes, do the first viewings, check the documents and negotiate the price up to the signing.
Your customers
Busy professionals, families moving, expats and remote investors. Suits people who already work in real estate, banking, notary offices or construction.
How you make money
Small deposit at the start, then a fee paid by the buyer at purchase, often 2 to 3% of the price or a flat fee. About 1.5 purchases a month at €3,000 reach the target.
Competition
Ordinary estate agents, networks of independent agents, private listing sites and buyers searching alone.
Who has an edge
A former agent, banker, notary or builder quickly spots a property's flaws and negotiates better. They often save buyers more than their fee.
The risks
An agent card or licence is often mandatory. Closing one and a half purchases a month takes several months, a good network of agencies and method. Activity slows down when loans get expensive.
The first 3 steps
- Check the card, licence or insurance required in your country
- Choose one city and one type of property, then meet 20 agencies
- Find three first buyers with a signed search contract
How the numbers are calculated
Example in a high-income eurozone country, at month 12: revenue €4,500 − costs €1,500 = €3,000 net per month. Revenue: 1.5 purchases closed a month × €3,000 fee. Costs: vehicle, fuel, insurance, licence, phone, social contributions. For other countries, Mundyo adjusts the starting budget to the price level (World Bank) and the income to prices and customers' purchasing power, then converts at the day's exchange rate.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start: Property finder for buyers?
About $2,340 (United States), 376,000 NGN (Nigeria), £1,580 (United Kingdom), depending on the country. Mundyo calculates the amount for 243 countries.
How much can you earn per month?
After 12 months, about $4,350 (United States), 1,050,000 NGN (Nigeria), £3,000 (United Kingdom) net per month, after costs.
How long until I get my starting money back?
About 4 months, with 40 hours of work per week.
What are the risks?
An agent card or licence is often mandatory. Closing one and a half purchases a month takes several months, a good network of agencies and method. Activity slows down when loans get expensive.
Where do I start?
1. Check the card, licence or insurance required in your country 2. Choose one city and one type of property, then meet 20 agencies 3. Find three first buyers with a signed search contract
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