Why Do Real Estate Agents Fail?
Becoming a real estate agent can be an exciting job opportunity, with the potential for flexible hours, meeting new people and high earnings drawing many into the profession. The reality is that not everyone who starts in the real estate industry finds the success...
What do real estate agents in South Africa earn?
If you’re someone who enjoys working with people, wants to have control over their time and is good at communicating, becoming a real estate agent might be a good career choice for you. Of course, deciding on a profession is a big task, and one of the most important...
Are you allowed to install solar panels in your sectional title unit?
As a result of the continuing woes of load shedding , many sectional owners are considering alternative and renewable energy solutions like solar panels to minimize the effect that load shedding has on their households. A common question, therefore, being raised by...
Can you be fired if artificial intelligence can do your job?
Social media has been flooded with chatter about the chatbot phenomenon ChatGPT which seems destined to be able to, if not far better do, what humans can! So, what does this mean for employees? Can you be replaced by a bot like ChatGPT? In this article, we take a...
What to Watch Out For in the 2023 Property Market
Want to know what to expect in the property market in 2023? Here are the top trends to look out for in the South African market. COVID-19 forever changed our world, and the property market was no different. Changes in interest rates and a move to remote work made big...
What to Know About the Real Estate Market in Johannesburg
With more people moving back to the city, here’s everything you need to know about the Johannesburg property market in 2023. Joburg is South Africa’s largest city and, as a hub of economic activity, the city is known for being the place to live if you’re a young...
SELLING A HOUSE PRIVATELY: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Real estate agents in South Africa typically charge a commission of around 6% of the sale value of a property. With sellers being responsible for this commission, this commission is often the most expensive part of selling your home and many homeowners might wonder...
IS BEING AN ESTATE AGENT A GOOD CAREER CHOICE?
Being an estate agent isn’t as simple as finding a house to sell and starting to advertise it. While it might seem straightforward, there are a lot of complexities in the profession and a lot of work and training goes into being a good agent. Despite all it’s...
When can a house sale fall through?
So, you have received an Offer to Purchase on your property and now you are all set for the sale, right? Not entirely. There are a few reasons why a house sale can fall through and you would need to start again on the search for a buyer for the property. An Offer to...
How do real estate agents earn money?
The world of real estate can be complex and confusing, especially if you are new to the game. If you are considering becoming a real estate agent, one of the first questions that you are likely interested in is how estate agents earn money and how much they earn. The...









