The Rep 22 October 2021

10 Tel: (045) 839-4040 / editorial: mjekulal@therep.co.za / advertising: charodinev@therep.co.za 22 October 2021 THE R E P R ES E N TAT I V E
MAKING HISTORY
BROTHERHOOD: Proud Queenians Mvelo
Mabandla and Sazi Jwaqa Picture: LWANDI
MKANDLA
BEAMING FACES: Desmond Ayeh, Likhaya Xanywa and Cellin Lentoor are all
smiles after attending their-prize giving and valedictory service at Queen’s College
Boys’ High School last week Picture: SUPPLIED
THE QUEEN’S CUP: The award for the most significant
sporting achievement of the year for achieving the best
height, of 4.10m in pole vault at the Jim Fouché athletics
meeting, which, at the time, was the best height ever
recorded in the history of the school, is awarded to Tristan
Manthe by former headboy Lyle Clark, right P i c t u re :
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Experienced buyers and
sellers gain from agents
Real estate professionals offer access to wide range of networks
There is often a steep learning curve
involved in buying or selling your first
home.
Thereafter, the process becomes far less
complicated and intimidating.
Buyers and sellers also have a wealth of
knowledge at their fingertips and can access
an endless number of online resources to
help answer any questions they may have.
Despite this, the knowledge and
expertise a real estate practitioner can is
invaluable, even to the most experienced of
buyers and sellers.
Adrian Goslett, regional director and
CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, explains
that while it is possible to learn a lot about
how real estate transactions work when you
are a repeat buyer or seller, nothing beats
the first-hand knowledge agents have, as
well as their years of experience in the
industry.
“Real estate professionals have an innate
knowledge of their local markets.
“From experience, they know what can
influence property values in the area and
can help sellers price their homes correctly
from the start.
“While repeat sellers might learn a lot
about how the sales process works, they
might not be as well-equipped when it
comes to knowing how to market the home.
“Experienced real estate professionals
know the best strategy for preparing the
home for sale and will be able to market it in
such a way that will sell the home for the
best possible price,” he explains.
For experienced buyers, agents can
provide them with access to listings that
have not even come onto the market yet.
While online searches can provide
buyers and sellers with a lot of information,
Goslett says they do not provide access to
an agent’s network.
“Real estate professionals work hard to
build relationships with a wide range of
sources, from other real estate professionals,
buyers, sellers and even developers.
“Through these networks, they gather
information about the conditions of both the
property market as a whole, as well as the
conditions of certain properties, buyer
interest, and even owners who are planning
on selling soon.
“This inside information can be very
useful to buyers and sellers,” he adds.
Rather than avoiding knowledgeable
buyers and sellers, real estate professionals
can view these clients as an opportunity to
sharpen their skills and really highlight their
value offering.
“To d ay ’s real estate consumers are more
educated about how property transactions
wo r k .
“For this reason, good real estate
professionals know they will need to
provide even more value when working
with these kinds of clients.
“This helps them to become even better
agents, which in turn helps clients receive
better service.
“There are plenty of fly-by-night real
estate professionals out there, so be
selective and choose the one who will
provide the most value to you,” Goslett
a dv i s e s .
ALL ROUNDER: The First National Bank Trophy for the
most accomplished all-rounder and the Nelson Shield 2021
is awarded to Eli van Schoor, who had been extremely
active across the full spectrum of activities (first team
cricket and rugby, Craven Week extended rugby squad,
active member of the senior chess team and a top
academic). Former headboy Lyle Clark, right, hands over
the award Picture: JUAN LUC DURANT
WATER INSPECTION
PUMP STATION: Department of water and
sanitation officials during their assessment of
the Xonxa Dam pump station on Wednesday,
from left, are Chris Hani official Thumela
Bikwana, pump station manager Peter
Roodt and department of water and
sanitation spokesperson Sputnik Ratau
Picture: ABONGILE SOLUNDWANA
WELL DONE: The Kudu award is given to Ncominkosi
Mkandla, who has attended Queen’s from Grade 8 to
matric, and who is a good solid citizen who displays a
positive attitude and who participates in school activities
(sport and cultural) as required. He receives the award from
former headboy Lyle Clark, right Picture: JUAN LUC DURANT
WORKSHOP WITH SA STAR
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION: Popular South African actress Nambitha Mpumlwana, centre, with
ECDC administrator Linda Mfundisi, left, and ECDA project manager of film Songezo Boyisi,
during a masterclass workshop that the star held with budding actors at the Chris Hani Disrict
Municipality building recently. Mapumlwana is known for her role in TV series ‘Generations’ and
in SA film ‘Ts o t s i ’, among others Picture: ABONGILE SOLUNDWANA