{"id":164,"date":"2026-01-19T18:07:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T15:07:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nyumbapoint.com\/?page_id=164"},"modified":"2026-05-05T12:45:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T09:45:11","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nyumbapoint.com\/sw\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.np-about {\n  font-family: 'Inter', Arial, sans-serif;\n  max-width: 780px;\n  margin: 0 auto;\n  padding: 40px 24px;\n  color: #2C2C2A;\n  line-height: 1.7;\n}\n\n.np-about h1 {\n  font-size: 32px;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  color: #2C2C2A;\n  margin: 0 0 12px;\n  line-height: 1.2;\n}\n\n.np-about .np-lead {\n  font-size: 17px;\n  color: #5F5E5A;\n  margin-bottom: 40px;\n  line-height: 1.7;\n  border-left: 3px solid #0F7B3F;\n  padding-left: 16px;\n}\n\n.np-about h2 {\n  font-size: 20px;\n  font-weight: 600;\n  color: #2C2C2A;\n  margin: 40px 0 12px;\n}\n\n.np-about p {\n  font-size: 15px;\n  color: #3C3C3A;\n  margin-bottom: 16px;\n}\n\n.np-about-grid {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);\n  gap: 16px;\n  margin: 24px 0;\n}\n\n.np-about-card {\n  background: #FFFFFF;\n  border: 0.5px solid #D3D1C7;\n  border-radius: 12px;\n  padding: 20px;\n}\n\n.np-about-card-icon {\n  font-size: 28px;\n  margin-bottom: 10px;\n}\n\n.np-about-card h3 {\n  font-size: 15px;\n  font-weight: 600;\n  color: #2C2C2A;\n  margin: 0 0 8px;\n}\n\n.np-about-card p {\n  font-size: 13px;\n  color: #5F5E5A;\n  margin: 0;\n  line-height: 1.6;\n}\n\n.np-about-trust {\n  background: #F1EFE8;\n  border-radius: 12px;\n  padding: 24px;\n  margin: 32px 0;\n}\n\n.np-about-trust h2 {\n  margin-top: 0;\n  margin-bottom: 16px;\n}\n\n.np-about-trust ul {\n  list-style: none;\n  padding: 0;\n  margin: 0;\n}\n\n.np-about-trust ul li {\n  font-size: 14px;\n  color: #3C3C3A;\n  padding: 8px 0;\n  border-bottom: 0.5px solid #D3D1C7;\n  display: flex;\n  align-items: flex-start;\n  gap: 10px;\n}\n\n.np-about-trust ul li:last-child {\n  border-bottom: none;\n}\n\n.np-about-trust ul li::before {\n  content: '\u2713';\n  color: #0F7B3F;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  flex-shrink: 0;\n  margin-top: 1px;\n}\n\n.np-about-cta {\n  background: #2C2C2A;\n  border-radius: 12px;\n  padding: 32px;\n  text-align: center;\n  margin-top: 40px;\n}\n\n.np-about-cta h2 {\n  color: #FFFFFF !important;\n  margin-top: 0;\n  margin-bottom: 12px;\n}\n\n.np-about-cta p {\n  color: #B4B2A9 !important;\n  margin-bottom: 24px;\n  font-size: 14px;\n}\n\n.np-about-cta-btns {\n  display: flex;\n  gap: 12px;\n  justify-content: center;\n  flex-wrap: wrap;\n}\n\n.np-about-btn-primary {\n  background: #0F7B3F !important;\n  color: #FFFFFF !important;\n  padding: 12px 24px;\n  border-radius: 8px;\n  text-decoration: none !important;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 500;\n  display: inline-block;\n}\n\n.np-about-btn-secondary {\n  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12) !important;\n  color: #FFFFFF !important;\n  padding: 12px 24px;\n  border-radius: 8px;\n  text-decoration: none !important;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 500;\n  display: inline-block;\n  border: 0.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25) !important;\n}\n\n@media (max-width: 600px) {\n  .np-about h1 { font-size: 24px; }\n  .np-about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  .np-about-cta { padding: 24px 16px; }\n  .np-about-cta-btns { flex-direction: column; }\n  .np-about-btn-primary, .np-about-btn-secondary { text-align: center; }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"np-about\">\n\n  <h1>Making property search in Dar es Salaam safer and simpler.<\/h1>\n\n  <p class=\"np-lead\">NyumbaPoint was built to solve one of the biggest problems renters face in Dar es Salaam \u2014 fake listings, ghost agents, and properties that were rented months ago but are still being advertised.<\/p>\n\n  <p>Finding a home online in Tanzania often means wading through outdated ads, chasing unresponsive agents, and never knowing what&#8217;s real. We built NyumbaPoint to change that \u2014 with verified agents, fresh listings, and a platform that puts renters first.<\/p>\n\n  <h2>What makes NyumbaPoint different<\/h2>\n\n  <div class=\"np-about-grid\">\n    <div class=\"np-about-card\">\n      <div class=\"np-about-card-icon\">\u2705<\/div>\n      <h3>Verified agents only<\/h3>\n      <p>Every agent on NyumbaPoint is reviewed before their listings go live. No anonymous ads, no fake profiles.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"np-about-card\">\n      <div class=\"np-about-card-icon\">\ud83d\udd50<\/div>\n      <h3>Fresh listings<\/h3>\n      <p>Listings automatically expire after 30 days. What you see is available \u2014 not something rented six months ago.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"np-about-card\">\n      <div class=\"np-about-card-icon\">\ud83d\udcac<\/div>\n      <h3>Direct contact<\/h3>\n      <p>NyumbaPoint is not a broker. You contact agents directly via WhatsApp or phone \u2014 no middlemen, no added fees.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"np-about-card\">\n      <div class=\"np-about-card-icon\">\ud83d\udea9<\/div>\n      <h3>Community reporting<\/h3>\n      <p>Users can report suspicious or incorrect listings. Every report is reviewed to keep the platform accurate and trustworthy.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h2>Why we exist<\/h2>\n\n  <p>The Dar es Salaam property market is active and growing. But information is scattered and hard to trust. Many platforms show the same stale listings repeatedly, and renters often waste days chasing properties that are no longer available.<\/p>\n\n  <p>NyumbaPoint was built to help renters save time, avoid scams, and find properties that are actually on the market. We focus on verification, transparency, and keeping listings fresh \u2014 because trust is not optional in this market.<\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"np-about-trust\">\n    <h2>Our commitments<\/h2>\n    <ul>\n      <li>NyumbaPoint does not own or manage any properties<\/li>\n      <li>Browsing listings is completely free for renters<\/li>\n      <li>We do not charge hidden fees or act as an intermediary<\/li>\n      <li>Every agent is verified before listings go live<\/li>\n      <li>All listings expire after 30 days to ensure accuracy<\/li>\n      <li>We review every report submitted by our community<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h2>Our focus<\/h2>\n\n  <p>NyumbaPoint currently focuses on apartments and houses for rent in Dar es Salaam, serving renters and property agents who value trust and efficiency. We are continuously improving the platform based on user feedback and the real challenges people face in the local market.<\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"np-about-cta\">\n    <h2>Ready to find your home?<\/h2>\n    <p>Browse verified listings from trusted agents across Dar es Salaam.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"np-about-cta-btns\">\n      <a href=\"\/sw\/apartments-for-rent\/\" class=\"np-about-btn-primary\">Browse listings<\/a>\n      <a href=\"\/sw\/create-a-listing\/\" class=\"np-about-btn-secondary\">List your property<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#E1F5EE;border-radius:12px;padding:24px;margin-top:24px;\">\n  <h2 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;color:#2C2C2A;margin:0 0 10px;\">Are you a Property Agent?<\/h2>\n  <p style=\"font-size:15px;color:#3C3C3A;margin-bottom:16px;line-height:1.7;\">We are currently hand-picking a small number of verified agents to list on NyumbaPoint. We review every application personally to make sure our platform stays trusted.<\/p>\n  <p style=\"font-size:15px;color:#3C3C3A;margin-bottom:20px;line-height:1.7;\">If you manage quality properties in Dar es Salaam and want to reach serious renters, we would love to hear from you.<\/p>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/255692392385?text=Hi%2C%20I%27m%20interested%20in%20becoming%20a%20verified%20agent%20on%20NyumbaPoint.%0A%0AMy%20name%3A%0AAgency%20name%3A%0AArea%20I%20cover%3A%0ANumber%20of%20properties%20available%3A\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"background:#0F7B3F;color:#FFFFFF;padding:12px 24px;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;display:inline-block;\">Apply <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Making property search in Dar es Salaam safer and simpler. 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