Often times prospective land buyers often fall into the wrong sellers who do not have the legal title to such land, thus, due diligence (research), inquiring the legitimacy and genuineness of a property is very essential before paying money. Below are the vital steps to be followed when acquiring a land: 1) Understanding the nature of the property to be bought. It is very imperative to be aware of the nature of the property in question before deciding whether or not to buy it. The property ought to be in proper shape before buying it; so as to avoid acquiring additional expenses. 2) The seller must be know: It is important that before making payments on any property, carry out investigations, know the seller and make sure they are reliable before even considering doing business with them. It is also of the essence that the person is the true owner of the property or has the consent of the true owner of the property to sell such property.