Could we fall out of love with our country?
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“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time – and your government when it deserves it.”
Decoding the Ennik Estates logo
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It all comes together to reinforce the positioning of Ennik Estates as a quality real estate brand that focuses on a niche market of discerning affluent investo
Where is the eye contact on the home front?
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There is no question that trust between estate agent and buyer, as well as seller – forged in separate face-to-face meetings .
Agent self-belief is key to successful home sales
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In a line-up of real estate agents in the current difficult homes market, consider choosing the agent who markets creatively, but holds on to his commission.
Use an estate agent who can say “No”
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Sure, a good agent can create tension and competition between buyers in order to nudge the price upwards.
Jo’burg home market is ripe for foreign investment
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As I was quoted in the New York Times recently, home prices in Johannesburg are undervalued. So much so that they are the cheapest they have been in 20 years.
Homes market remains more resilient now to adversity than in previous market downturns
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It is astonishing just how resilient the South African residential property market can be – and has been – in the face of constant adversity.
How a lifted ban on “weed” can boost a city’s home values
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My imagination as a residential property marketer was captured last week by an interesting feature in the Mail & Guardian.
A look below the surface of home selling
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Getting to, and through, a seller’s front door to quote on the sale of a house is a major achievement for an estate agent.
Agent rate cuts don’t work
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There is no short route to achieving optimum value in a home sale – even at the best of times. And owner-selling is not the solution to the challenge.