AGENCY/VIEWING FEES EXPLAINED USING SHOES (Because Some People Are Still Confused)

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Renters Hub Admin
14 apr,26

Imagine this: You walk into a shoe shop. The shoes belong to the shop owner. There’s a salesperson inside — employed by the owner to SELL shoes. Now before you touch the shoes, the salesperson says: “Before I sell you these shoes, you must first pay me.” You’re confused.

He continues:

> “Also, if you want to try the shoes to see if they fit your feet, you must pay another fee.”

So:

Shoes are NOT his

Shop is NOT his

He is already being paid by the owner

But YOU must pay him… to do his job.

That, ladies and gentlemen, is agency fees logic.

Viewing Fees = Paying to TRY SHOES

In what sane world do you:

Pay to try shoes

Pay to check size

Pay to walk around the shop

Then still pay full price for the shoes

That’s like:

> “If the shoe doesn’t fit, thank you for your viewing fee. Goodbye.”

Absolute madness.

Some agents charge Commission Without Value...

Half a month’s rent

Plus viewing fees

Plus “facilitation”

Plus “chai”

And when asked:

> “What exactly am I paying for?”

Silence.
Or insults.
Or threats.

No contract.
No accountability.
No after-service.
No warranty.

Just vibes.

Final Question

If shoes don’t fit, you leave. So why should tenants pay before they even know if the house fits their life?

Kenya… let’s stop normalizing nonsense. 

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