Aspirant homeowners who are working with a reputable real estate agent will benefit greatly if they provide their agent with the right information, says Adrian Goslett, CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa. He notes that the more information that a buyer is willing to give their agent, the quicker the they can narrow down the search and find the buyer the perfect property. “It is particularly important for buyers to divulge how much they can afford to pay on their new home. Very often buyers are … [Read more...] about Puchasing Property? Provide the agent with all relevant details
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Selecting the right Estate Agent
There is no doubt that the services of a professional real estate agent from a reputable brand can be an invaluable asset to any homeowner in today’s market who wants to sell their property for the best possible price in a timely manner. “However,” says Caron Leslie, Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Property Associates, “the crux of the matter is selecting the right agent for the job.” So what criteria should a seller use to determine whether they have selected the right agent? According to Leslie, the … [Read more...] about Selecting the right Estate Agent
Expected house price growth for 2014
The 4th Quarter 2013 FNB Estate Agent Survey, completed in the month of November, saw a resumption of strengthening in perceived domestic residential property activity, after the preceding quarter's reading had dipped slightly. The survey is of a sample of estate agents predominantly in SA's major metro regions. The 1st question asked to agents is with regard to their perceptions of residential market activity in their areas, a subjective question on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the … [Read more...] about Expected house price growth for 2014
When a Conveyancing Attorney Pays Agent Commission Prematurely
This week the Property Poser panel looks at the ramifications of a situation where the conveyancing attorney paid out an estate agent's commission before he was entitled to do so. A reader writes that he paid a deposit into the attorney's trust account, which was earmarked for transfer costs. The attorney instead used the money to pay the agent's commission and, when confronted by the reader, admitted that he paid the agent "prematurely". The inappropriate payment of monies held in trust … [Read more...] about When a Conveyancing Attorney Pays Agent Commission Prematurely
