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WHAT MAKES A HOUSE UNSELLABLE & HOW TO FIX IT?
Once you decide that it is time to sell your home, you’re going to want to sell your property at the best price possible to ensure a good return on your investment. But, if you have fallen behind on property maintenance or have taken a misstep or two with renovations or upgrades, there might be a few features in your home that can make it somewhat unsellable. If you are struggling to sell, c
Read moreRE/MAX LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE 3D BILLBOARD CAMPAIGN
Innovocean, in partnership with Mark1, AdMakers International and Hivestack recently launched a first-of-its-kind ‘anamorphic programmatic’ digital out of home (DOOH) campaign at the iconic Victoria & Alfred (V&A) Waterfront, for RE/MAX of Southern Africa. The result was an attention-grabbing DOOH display, optimised via programmatic buying, which incorporated larger-than-lif
Read more7 Top Tips for Taking Better Real Estate Photos
They say that a picture is worth a thousand words — in this case, a picture is worth an entire real estate listing. Using high-quality photos in real estate listings is one of the most powerful ways to attract more leads and drive sales. Home sellers used to count on curb appeal to make a good first impression on potential buyers. Now, with more homebuyers starting their house hunt online, a
Read more3 EASY WAYS TO SUPPORT MOVEMBER
In an effort to raise awareness around various men’s health issues, including testicular and prostate cancer, RE/MAX of Southern Africa is challenging its network to wear or grow a moustache for a Movember-themed Livestream workout event to be held on Friday, 18 November 2022. The event can be watched on the brand’s YouTube channel. The brand’s aim with this campa
Read moreADVICE FOR REAL ESTATE AGENTS
Being a successful real estate agent requires effort, commitment, and mastery of the fundamentals. For individuals with the drive to succeed, a career in real estate can be among the most profitable. But with so many individuals entering the real estate business, you have to go the extra mile. We’ve compiled some advice below that will help make your climb to the top a little easier. We e
Read moreRE/MAX NATIONAL HOUSING REPORT Q3 2022
Property Market Activity Levels Off For almost every month this year, the RE/MAX of Southern Africa network has beaten its own recording-breaking sales results for 2021. While the brand continues to excel, there are signs that the market is finally starting to cool off following the post-pandemic boom of activity within the local housing market. “For eight of the nine months rec
Read moreA STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO A PROPERTY VALUATION
Many might not realise that there is a difference between an official valuation certificate and a real estate agent’s market assessment value of a property. The former usually comes at a cost and is performed by licensed appraisers, while the latter is provided for free and is equally effective for those hoping to sell their home at full market value. What is a property valuation? An o
Read moreAVOID THIS PROPERTY SCAM
Within these challenging economic times, the number of property scams are on the rise. RE/MAX of Southern Africa has received several reports of various real estate agent scams taking place and warns consumers to remain vigilant against them. “With interest rates climbing, times are tough for many South Africans. This could lead to more opportunist crimes as people become increasing
Read moreHOW INTEREST RATES AFFECT YOUR HOME LOAN?
When you take out a home loan, the bank will charge you a rate for lending you that money. This charge is calculated as a percentage of your home loan amount and is known as your interest rate. The lower this interest rate, the better it will be for you. Sounds simple, right? Sadly, it’s a bit more complicated than this because the interest rate the bank grants you is linked to the Prime
Read moreHow do deposits work for first-time buyers?
Buying a home is a long-term financial commitment. It can feel a bit daunting to consider how to afford the monthly home loan repayments, especially if you are a first-time buyer. But, it is possible to lessen this expense by paying a deposit. In addition to increasing the chances of your home loan being approved, there are many other reasons why a deposit will benefit you as the buyer in both the
Read moreINTEREST RATES CLIMB AS EXPECTED
Homeowners will have to adjust to higher home loan repayments following the latest announcement by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). The repo rate climbs by another 75 basis points to 6.25%, leaving the prime lending rate at 9.75%. Regional Director and CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, Adrian Goslett says that the impact of these interest rate hikes might only be felt next year,
Read moreRE/MAX Pink Day Fundraiser
National Breast Cancer Awareness month exists to spread awareness around early detection and cure – a worthy cause that has the potential to save lives, especially considering that breast cancer is almost always curable if detected early. “This is a cause that hits very close to home for us, which is why we run our annual National Pink Day. On 7 October 2022, we invite our network o
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