View a property for me · SendMe guide
How to check a flat before you pay
What to put on the checklist so the written answers cover what actually costs money.
Before you request
A remote property viewing should help you understand the condition of the place before deciding what to do next. Start with the exact property address and unit, the listing link, the contact who will provide access and the rooms you want to see. Ask for observations you can review: running water, windows opening, visible damp, the electricity meter, the approach road and the compound. A viewing records what an agent can see; it does not establish ownership, legal title or hidden structural condition.
Your checklist
- Keep 'Is the landlord or agent present?' ticked. Who opened the door matters.
- Ask for water and power on camera. A tap running and a meter reading beat ten photos.
- Damp shows at ceiling corners and behind wardrobes. Add it to the instructions.
- Keep 'Record every room' on. Missing rooms are the most common dispute.
- Switch on live view if you have follow-up questions. Quick asks appear on the agent's screen.
An example request
For a two-bedroom flat in Yaba, ask the agent to record both bedrooms, the living room, kitchen, bathroom and compound. Add: 'Run the kitchen and bathroom taps, show the ceiling corners, open the wardrobe and show the road from the gate.' If a room is locked or water is unavailable, ask for that limitation in the written report. An unanswered check is a reason to ask a follow-up, not to assume everything is fine.
Before you approve
Compare the report with your original checklist. Look for a written answer to every item and media that shows the details you requested. Ask about missing rooms or unclear footage in the request chat. Approving a SendMe viewing releases payment for that viewing; treat the separate decision to rent or buy as your own decision after reviewing the information you need.