Buy or sell property quietly.
Confidential sales, off-market properties and direct introductions for serious buyers and sellers.
Reviewed before follow-up
Public listing is not required. Owners decide what information can be shared.
No public posting required. Requests are reviewed before follow-up.
Private sales
For property that should not be advertised publicly.
For sellers who prefer privacy
Avoid public listing exposure
Share the property type, location, expected price and what information can be disclosed.
Screen interest before sharing details
Share the property type, location, expected price and what information can be disclosed.
Control how much information is disclosed
Share the property type, location, expected price and what information can be disclosed.
Useful for family homes, high-value land, commercial assets, and sensitive sales
Share the property type, location, expected price and what information can be disclosed.
For buyers looking beyond public listings
Specify exact location and budget
Submit the location, property type, budget, timing and non-negotiables.
Search beyond public portals
Submit the location, property type, budget, timing and non-negotiables.
Reduce time wasted on unsuitable listings
Submit the location, property type, budget, timing and non-negotiables.
Useful for diaspora buyers, investors, and specific location searches
Submit the location, property type, budget, timing and non-negotiables.
How it works
Submit details. Confirm interest. Speak directly.
Submit your request
Tell us whether you want to sell privately or buy quietly, including location, budget or asking price, property type, and timing.
Cheru reviews the brief
We check whether the information is clear enough to act on and may request more details where needed.
Details stay private
Property details are shared only where the owner has agreed.
Direct introductions
Where there is a fit, Cheru arranges the next conversation or viewing.
Suitable requests
What can be handled privately
- Family homes
- Review privately
- High-value standalone houses
- Review privately
- Land and redevelopment sites
- Review privately
- Commercial buildings
- Review privately
- Apartment blocks
- Review privately
- Off-market rentals
- Review privately
- Diaspora buyer briefs
- Review privately
- Investor acquisition briefs
- Review privately
- Distressed or sensitive sales
- Review privately
- Properties where photos should not be public
- Review privately
Private request
Tell us enough to review the request properly.
Clear requests are easier to assess. Share the location, price position, timing, and important details. Sensitive information can be discussed directly later.
Privacy and discretion
Discretion comes first.
Privacy boundaries
- No automatic public listing
- Protected
- No public photos required at submission
- Protected
- Seller controls disclosure level
- Protected
- Buyer briefs are reviewed before follow-up
- Protected
- Sensitive details can be discussed directly
- Protected
Kenya property guidance
Private property sales in Kenya
Not every property owner wants a public listing. Some sellers prefer to test serious interest first, avoid unnecessary attention, or limit who sees photos, exact location, and ownership details. Private selling can be useful for high-value homes, family property, commercial assets, land, and sensitive transactions.
Buyers may also look beyond public property portals when their brief is specific: a particular road, apartment block, land size, commercial use, or price range. A clear acquisition brief helps separate a serious search from general browsing.
Privacy does not remove the need for sound decision-making. Realistic pricing, ownership documentation, title status, verification, and a sensible viewing process still matter in any property transaction.
Direct answers
Private sales questions
What is a private property sale?
A private property sale is handled without automatically advertising the property publicly. The seller can limit the information shared while serious interest and appropriate next steps are reviewed.
Can I sell without posting photos publicly?
Yes. Photos are not required when you submit a private request. Cheru may discuss what information is needed directly with you before anything is shared.
Can Cheru help me find property that is not listed online?
You can submit a buyer brief with the location, property type and budget. Availability is not guaranteed.
Do I need to share the exact location immediately?
No. You can start with an area, road, estate, or county. Enough location context is needed to assess the request, while sensitive details can be discussed directly.
Does submitting a request guarantee a buyer or property?
No. Submitting a request gives Cheru enough information to review the brief and decide whether there is a serious next step.
What details should I include in a private sale request?
Include the property type, general location, expected price or budget, timing, size, condition, title status, and any important requirements or restrictions.
Can diaspora buyers use this service?
Yes. Diaspora buyers can submit a detailed acquisition brief, including budget, preferred locations, timing, and non-negotiables for Cheru to review.
Is this a formal valuation or agency agreement?
No. Submitting a private request is not a formal valuation or agency agreement. Any further service, instruction, or commercial arrangement would be discussed separately.
Have a clear private request?
Submit the details for Cheru to review.