50 ChatGPT Prompts for Nigerian Real Estate Agents (2026)

We wrote these for the Nigerian market specifically. No MLS, no Zillow, no “zip codes”. Naira prices, Lagos portals, WhatsApp-first clients, LASRERA registration and buyers who have been burned before. That last point matters most: in 2025–26, LASRERA received 505 fraud petitions and recovered ₦270 million from fraudulent operators. Your clients have read those headlines. So these prompts are built to make you faster and more believable.

How to use these prompts (read this first)

Every prompt below follows the same pattern: what it does, when to use it, what you paste in, what you get back, then the prompt itself in a box you can copy. Replace anything in [square brackets] with your own details.

Which AI? Any of them. ChatGPT and Gemini have free tiers, and Meta AI is already inside your WhatsApp. For the longer prompts (listings, deal logs), a laptop is easier than a phone.

A. Listing prompts (1–10)

1. Portal listing from your notes

Use it when: you have a new property and rough notes. Paste in: type, area, street, bedrooms/bathrooms, rent or price, fees, title, power, water, parking, features. You get: a headline, a 150-word description, a feature list and a “missing info” list.

You are a Lagos real estate copywriter. Write a property listing using ONLY the facts below. Do not invent features, prices or documents.
Structure:
1) A headline under 70 characters: property type, bedrooms, area.
2) A 150-word description in plain English. Lead with what makes this property different, not with "Welcome to".
3) A bullet list of features.
4) "Missing info": anything a serious tenant or buyer would ask that I haven't given you.
Show all prices in naira.
Facts: [PASTE YOUR NOTES]

Worked example. We ran it with the facts of a real renovated 3-bedroom flat in Ikosi-Ketu (rent ₦3.8M a year, new tiles, new aluminium windows, new sanitary ware, fitted kitchen, guest toilet, balcony, service charge ₦30,000 a month). The AI’s “missing info” list was the most useful part: it asked about title type, parking, water source, power supply hours and whether the kitchen fittings stay. Those are exactly the questions that eat your WhatsApp time if you don’t answer them in the listing.

2. WhatsApp status version

Use it when: you want the same listing for your status or a broadcast. You get: 3–5 short lines that fit on a phone screen.

Turn this listing into a WhatsApp status post of no more than 5 short lines. Line 1: property type + area in capitals. Include the rent/price and the total package if given. End with "Inspection available — send 'VIEW' to book." No emojis except one house emoji at the start. Listing: [PASTE]

3. Five headline options

Use it when: your listing is getting views but no calls. You get: 5 titles that put searched details first.

Write 5 headline options for this property on a Nigerian property portal. Each under 70 characters. Put the details renters search for first: bedrooms, property type, area. Make one version lead with the strongest feature, one with price, one with location convenience. Facts: [PASTE]

4. Clean up the landlord’s description

Use it when: the landlord sent a messy text or voice note. You get: clean, organised facts, plus a list of what’s unclear.

Here is a landlord's description of a property (it may be a transcribed voice note, mixed English and Pidgin). Rewrite it as a clean list of facts under these headings: Property, Location, Rooms, Condition, Utilities, Payments, Rules. Do not add anything that isn't there. Then list anything that is unclear or contradictory so I can ask the landlord. Text: [PASTE]

5. The “what will they ask?” check

Use it when: before you publish any listing. You get: the questions clients will send you, so you can answer them upfront.

Act as a cautious Lagos tenant (or buyer) reading this listing. List the 10 questions you would send the agent before booking an inspection, most important first. Think about title/documents, total cost, service charge, power, water, flooding, security, parking, landlord rules and move-in date. Listing: [PASTE]

6. Total package breakdown

Use it when: a client asks “how much in total?”. You get: a clear table and the total, calculated only from your figures.

Build a cost breakdown table for a tenant from these figures only: [rent, caution/deposit, agency fee, legal/agreement fee, service charge, any other]. Columns: Item | Amount (₦) | One-off or yearly | Refundable? Then show: total to move in, the amount that is refundable, and the expected yearly cost from year two. Show your arithmetic. If a figure is missing, say so instead of guessing. Figures: [PASTE]

7. Land listing

Use it when: you’re selling a plot. You get: a listing with size in square metres and plots, and honest wording on title.

Write a land listing from these facts. Show the size in square metres and in plots (state the plot size you are assuming, e.g. 600 sqm or 648 sqm). Describe the title exactly as given. Do not upgrade it (for example, do not turn "C of O in process" into "C of O"). Add a line inviting the buyer's lawyer to verify documents before payment. Facts: [PASTE]

8. Off-plan listing with honest risk note

Use it when: you’re marketing a development. You get: a listing with a plain delivery-risk note, which builds more trust than it costs.

Write an off-plan property listing from these facts. Include a short "Before you pay" section in plain language: payment plan, promised delivery date, what happens if delivery is late (only if the developer's terms say so), and a reminder to have a lawyer review the contract of sale. Do not promise returns or delivery dates beyond what's given. Facts: [PASTE]

9. Relaxed or Pidgin-flavoured version

Use it when: your audience responds better to a casual tone. You get: the same facts in a friendlier voice.

Rewrite this listing in a warm, relaxed Lagos tone with light Nigerian Pidgin where it sounds natural. Keep every fact and price exactly the same. Keep it under 120 words. Listing: [PASTE]

10. Diaspora buyer version

Use it when: the client lives abroad. You get: prices in naira and dollars, plus the verification steps they will want to see.

Rewrite this listing for a Nigerian buyer living abroad. Show prices in naira and US dollars at [RATE] naira per dollar and say which rate you used. Add a short "How you can verify this remotely" section: video inspection, independent lawyer, land registry search, paying only into a company or escrow account. Do not claim anything is verified unless I say so. Listing: [PASTE]

B. WhatsApp lead prompts (11–20)

Most enquiries arrive on WhatsApp, and most of them never become inspections. These prompts are for the messages you type twenty times a day. Save the answers as WhatsApp Business quick replies once you like them.

11. “Is it still available?”

You get: a reply that answers and moves the chat forward with one question.

Write 3 short WhatsApp replies (under 40 words each) to "Is it still available?" for this property. Confirm availability, give the total package in one line, and end with ONE question that qualifies the lead (move-in date or budget). Friendly, professional, no pressure. Property: [PASTE]

12. Three-question lead qualifier

You get: the questions that separate serious clients from browsers, worded politely.

I'm a Lagos estate agent. Write a polite WhatsApp message that asks a new enquirer 3 questions: (1) budget including fees, (2) when they want to move in or buy, (3) whether it's for them to live in or to invest. Explain in one line why I'm asking (so I only show them properties that fit). Under 60 words.

13. Inspection confirmation

Write a WhatsApp inspection confirmation with: date, time, meeting point [LANDMARK], my name and phone number, what to bring (ID), how long the viewing takes, and a line saying I do not collect inspection fees [only include if true]. Ask them to reply "CONFIRMED". Details: [PASTE]

14. Reminders that reduce no-shows

Write two short WhatsApp reminders for an inspection: one for the evening before and one for 2 hours before. Include the time, the landmark and an easy way to reschedule ("reply 1 to confirm, 2 to move it"). Under 35 words each. Details: [PASTE]

15. After a no-show

A client missed today's inspection without telling me. Write a calm WhatsApp message that doesn't guilt them, offers two new slots, and mentions (truthfully) that the property is getting other enquiries. Under 50 words.

16. “The price is too high”

A client says this property is too expensive. Using only the facts below, write a respectful reply that (1) explains what the price includes, (2) compares it honestly to similar properties I list here, and (3) offers an alternative in a lower range if I have one. Don't pressure or invent urgency. Facts and comparables: [PASTE]

17. “Send more pictures”

Write a WhatsApp reply to "send more pictures" that sends the photos/video, lists which rooms are shown, and invites a video call inspection for clients who can't come in person. Under 45 words.

18. 24 hours after an inspection

Write a follow-up message for a client who inspected this property yesterday. Ask what they liked and what concerned them, answer the concern I note below, and give a clear next step. Under 60 words. Concern: [e.g. parking]. Property: [PASTE]

19. Wake up a cold lead

A client enquired 30 days ago and went quiet. Their original need: [PASTE]. Write a short, useful WhatsApp message that shares one new option that fits and asks if they are still looking. No "just checking in". Under 50 words.

20. Broadcast message for a new listing

Write a WhatsApp broadcast message announcing this new listing to past enquirers. Start with who it suits (e.g. "for young families working on the Island"), give the 3 strongest facts and the total package, and end with a reply keyword. Under 70 words. Listing: [PASTE]

C. Trust and proof prompts (21–28)

The biggest thing standing between most agents and a closed deal is that the client isn’t sure they’re real. These prompts help you show it rather than claim it. For the regulator side, see how clients verify a LASRERA-registered agent.

21. Agent bio with proof

Write a short professional bio (under 80 words) for my WhatsApp Business profile and property portal page. Include: name, areas I cover, years active, LASRERA registration number [NUMBER], office address or "field agent" honestly stated, and how I'm paid. No hype words. Facts: [PASTE]

22. The “proof pack” message

Write a WhatsApp message I can send new clients before any payment, listing what I will give them: my LASRERA registration (and how to check it), written receipts for every payment, payment only into [company/landlord account], the landlord's or owner's details for their lawyer to check, and no inspection fee [if true]. Warm tone, under 90 words.

23. “How do I know you’re not a scammer?”

A client asks, "How do I know you're not a scammer?" Write a calm, non-defensive WhatsApp reply that thanks them for being careful and lists 4 things they can check independently. Don't argue, don't ask for trust. Under 70 words. My proofs: [PASTE]

24. Fees in writing, upfront

Write a short, plain message explaining all fees on this transaction before the client commits: what each fee is for, who receives it, whether it's refundable and when it's paid. Figures only from what I give you. Fees: [PASTE]

25. Questions for the client’s own lawyer

List the questions a buyer should ask their own lawyer about this property before paying, based on the title and documents I describe. Write it as a checklist the client can forward. Add a note that this is not legal advice and the lawyer's findings come first. Property and documents: [PASTE]

26. Review request after a deal

Write a short thank-you message to a client who just moved in or completed a purchase, asking for an honest review on [Google / my portal profile] and giving the link. Suggest 2 things they might mention but tell them to write it in their own words. Under 60 words.

27. Case study post (with permission)

Write a 150-word case study post about a deal I closed, for Instagram and LinkedIn. Structure: the client's problem, what we checked, what went wrong or nearly went wrong, the result. No client names or exact addresses unless I say they agreed. Facts: [PASTE]

28. Disclosure caption for edited photos

Write a one-line disclosure for listing photos that have been [brightened / virtually staged / had furniture added]. It must be clear that the photos are edited and that the property will be shown as it really is at inspection. Also write a version for WhatsApp status.

D. Commission and record prompts (29–34)

Nigeria’s Supreme Court has held that an agent isn’t entitled to commission just for introducing a buyer; you have to show you were the effective cause of the deal. Good records are how you show it. These prompts keep records. They do not create contracts.

29. WhatsApp chat → dated deal log

Use it when: after any serious negotiation. Paste in: the exported chat (WhatsApp → chat menu → Export chat → without media). You get: a dated table of what happened and your role in it.

Summarise this WhatsApp conversation into a dated activity log for my records. Columns: Date | What happened | Who was involved | My role. Mark these milestones if they appear: first introduction, inspections arranged, documents shared, offers relayed, negotiation, agreement reached, payment. Don't add anything that isn't in the chat. This is a factual record, not a legal document. Chat: [PASTE]

30. Viewing record

Turn these notes into a short viewing record: date, time, property, who attended, questions asked, client feedback, agreed next step. Keep my wording where possible. Notes: [PASTE]

31. Confirming commission terms with a landlord

Write a polite WhatsApp message to a landlord confirming, in plain words, what we agreed about my role and fee on this property: [PASTE TERMS]. Ask them to reply to confirm. Add a line suggesting that any formal agency agreement should be prepared by a lawyer. Do not write it as a contract.

32. Splitting a deal with another agent

Write a short message to another agent confirming how we'll share the fee on this deal: who brought the client, who has the landlord's instruction, the split, and when each of us is paid. Ask them to confirm in reply. Facts: [PASTE]

33. What your receipt should show

List what a clear payment receipt from an estate agent in Lagos should include (who paid, who received, amount in words and figures, what it's for, property address, date, my registration number, signature). Then lay it out as a simple receipt I can copy into a template.

34. Monthly pipeline summary

From these notes, build a table of my active deals: client, property, stage (enquiry / inspected / negotiating / documents / closed), last contact date, next action. Then list the 3 deals most likely to close this month and why. Notes: [PASTE]

E. Content and social media prompts (35–42)

35. 30-day content calendar

Create a 30-day content calendar for an estate agent covering [AREAS] in Lagos. Mix: listings (30%), area knowledge (25%), buyer/renter tips (25%), proof and behind-the-scenes (20%). For each day give format (reel, carousel, status, post), hook line and a one-line idea. Nothing I'd need to invent data for.

36. 30-second reel script

Write a 30-second walkthrough reel script for this property: shot list with seconds, the words I say on camera, and on-screen text. Open with the strongest feature in the first 3 seconds. End with the price and "send VIEW to book". Property: [PASTE]

37. “Before you rent in [area]” carousel

Write a 7-slide Instagram carousel: "5 things to check before renting in [AREA]". Slide 1 hook, slides 2–6 one tip each (under 25 words), slide 7 call to action. Use only the local facts I give you: [PASTE]

38. Area guide post

Write a 250-word honest area guide for [AREA] from my notes: who it suits, typical rents I've seen, commute, power, water, flooding, good streets, what agents don't mention. Mark anything that is my opinion as opinion. Notes: [PASTE]

39. Market update from your own deals

Turn my last 3 months of deals and enquiries into a short market update post: what renters asked for most, the price ranges I saw, what moved fast and what sat. Only use my data; say how many deals it's based on. Data: [PASTE]

40. Myth vs fact

Write a "Myth vs Fact" post about renting or buying in Lagos on the topic [e.g. inspection fees / C of O / caution deposits]. 4 myths, each with a one-line fact. Flag any fact I should double-check before posting.

41. Caption and hashtags

Write an Instagram caption for this listing: a first line that stops the scroll, 3 short lines of facts, price, call to action. Then 8 relevant hashtags mixing area names and property types. Listing: [PASTE]

42. One listing, five posts

Turn this one listing into 5 different posts for this week: a status, a reel script, a carousel outline, a LinkedIn post aimed at professionals relocating, and a broadcast message. Each must feel different. Listing: [PASTE]

F. Pricing and client advice prompts (43–47)

43. Price range from comparables

Use it when: the landlord’s asking price feels off. You get: a reasoned range you can show the landlord.

Here are 5 similar listings with prices, sizes, condition and location. Compare them to my property and suggest a realistic asking range. Explain which comparables matter most and why. Say clearly that asking prices on portals are not the same as agreed prices. Comparables: [PASTE]. My property: [PASTE]

For current asking-rent ranges by area, you can cross-check our Lagos 3-bedroom rent rankings.

44. Rent vs buy, in the client’s numbers

Using only these figures, compare renting vs buying for my client over 5 years: current rent, expected rent increase, purchase price, deposit, mortgage rate and term (if any), service charge. Show the arithmetic in a table and state every assumption. Figures: [PASTE]

45. Negotiation prep

My client wants to offer [AMOUNT] on a property listed at [PRICE]. Using the facts below, list the 3 strongest reasons to support the offer, the objections the landlord is likely to raise, and a fair walk-away point. Facts: [PASTE]

46. Title documents explained simply

Explain to a first-time buyer, in under 150 words, what [C of O / Governor's Consent / Deed of Assignment / registered survey] is and what it does and doesn't prove. End with: "Your lawyer should confirm this for the specific property."

For the full picture, point clients to our guide on land titles in Nigeria.

47. Rental yield from a rent roll

Calculate the gross rental yield for this property from the rent roll below and the asking price. Then estimate net yield after the costs I list. Show the arithmetic. Rent roll, price and costs: [PASTE]

G. AI search and running your business (48–50)

48. Profile that AI tools can understand

Rewrite my agent profile for Google Business Profile and property portals so it is consistent everywhere: same name, areas, services, registration number, contact. Keep it factual so AI search tools can quote it accurately. Current profiles: [PASTE]

49. FAQ section for your website

Write 8 FAQs (question + 2–3 sentence answer) for my agency website, based on the questions clients actually ask me: [PASTE]. Answers must use my real fees, areas and process. Where I haven't given the answer, write "[FILL IN]".

50. Weekly review

Here's my week: enquiries, inspections, offers, deals, where leads came from. Tell me what worked, what wasted time, and the 3 things to focus on next week. Be direct. Data: [PASTE]

What these prompts won’t do

AI won’t give you listings you don’t have, and it won’t make a doubtful client trust you on its own. It won’t know today’s rent in a specific street unless you tell it. And it shouldn’t draft agreements. What it will do is remove most of the typing, so you spend your time on inspections, landlords and closing.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use these prompts on my phone?

Yes. They work in the ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude apps, and in Meta AI inside WhatsApp. For long prompts like the deal log (#29), a laptop is easier because you’re pasting a whole chat.

Do I need to pay for ChatGPT?

No. All 50 prompts work on free versions. Paid plans handle longer chats and files better, which mainly helps with the record-keeping prompts.

Will clients know I used AI?

Only if you send the output unedited. Read every reply, keep your own voice, and check every number. Clients care that the answer is fast and correct, not how it was typed.

Can AI write my tenancy agreement?

No, and you shouldn’t ask it to. In Nigeria, preparing tenancy and land agreements for a fee is a lawyer’s work. Use AI for listings, messages and records, and send agreements to a lawyer.

Which prompt should I start with?

#1 (portal listing) and #11 (the “is it still available?” reply). Between them they cover most of an agent’s daily typing.