The process of purchasing or selling a property can be a highly stressful experience for most, especially with the complexities that are inherent in the real estate industry. As such, many seek the help of expert professionals who can make the journey a whole lot easier. One name stands out when it comes to providing top-notch real estate advice and services: Olivia Chinonso Ihemeson.
A barrister and solicitor of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, she is also the managing solicitor of Chinonso Ihemeson & Co, a general practice law firm located in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Aside from being a general practice lawyer, the remarkable woman is also passionate about several other niches like environmental law, labor law, gender rights protection and advocacy.
On top of that, she is an environmental and real estate law expert who helped co-found Integrity Properties. It is a holistic enterprise that offers an extensive list of services from the contract stage, such as sourcing, title search and verification, to the completion stage, like drafting the deed of conveyance and assignment and the actual transfer of title. On top of that, the company assists clients even after the completion state, specifically with registration and obtaining Governor’s consent or permits.
Asked to share her motivation for developing such a comprehensive brand, the inspiring lawyer generously talked about her brush with adversity. “Some years ago, as a struggling lawyer earning very little, I lived in apartments owned by difficult landlords. I have had a landlord physically abuse me in my apartment over a very minor issue,” she recalled.
This firsthand experience was what fueled her desire to help as many people get intuitive real estate services and solutions. As the real estate lawyer explained, “I feel disturbed when I see seniors still trying to rent apartments when they are on retirement. With proper planning, it can be avoided. Many entrepreneurs have lost heavily in real estate investment due to a lack of guidance and knowledge of development trends. Also, there are people who would want to make real estate investments but do not have the time. A real estate attorney can take that load off him/her provided the prospective client has the required capital.”
Because of her exceptional vision and expertise, Olivia is helping raise the standards of the real estate scene in Nigeria. Leveraging more than two decades of experience, the outstanding professional has developed several systems and programs that help the community with any real estate needs. For example, she has created a well-thought-out model that has helped countless low-income teachers have their own homes.
Moving forward, the dedicated lawyer intends to continue her advocacy of helping elevate the standard of real estate in her home country by utilizing her unrivaled expertise. As the visionary insightfully explained, “Real profits in real estate investment are not a myth but a reality. Though there are risks like any other business, they can be reduced with requisite guidance. Real estate attorneys are trained to negotiate and walk you through the whole transaction and reduce risk.”
