How to succeed in real estate

The real estate business can be a tough environment in which to find your feet as a new agent or to build up your own business. However, if you set your foundation right then you can weather any storm or pandemic. Property Professional asked some real estate professionals for their top tips for success in this industry. This is what they had to say.

Keep up vigilance in Level 1

After midnight Sunday 20 September South Africa will step down from lockdown Level 2 to Level 1. In the continued ‘new normal’ of masks and social distancing, Rebosa calls on real estate agents not to relax their Covid-19 safety protocol.

Speakers Corner

Real estate agencies invest so much to improve services to external clients, but what are they doing to look after their ‘internal clients’, the committed intern agents who are struggling without a regular income, writes Jane Labuschagne.

Oral mandates: A risky business

​​The saying goes ‘A man’s word is his bond’ but when it comes to the sale of property, it is important to remember that it is a legal requirement that all agreements for the sale of immovable property must be in writing and signed by both parties. And any sole mandate given to an estate agent must be in writing. These rules are non-negotiable and must be complied with.

Estate living and keeping pets

Will I be able to keep my pet? For many pet owners who are looking at buying a home in a lifestyle estate or a retirement village, this is a matter of vital importance that could make or break a sale.