It often seems as if every day there is a new app, a new technological feat, a new digital advancement being introduced into the global real estate market. It is often difficult to discern between the necessary and unnecessary. At Harcourts, we have invested hours upon hours developing strategies and we are very proud of our achievements and service offerings in the tech space and are happy to say that we lead the real estate market in certain aspects of the technological world.
Topics: Technology, Richard Gray, Real Estate Agents, Information on buying and selling, Harcourts Real Estate, COVID-19
When it comes to the sale of your property, there are more options available to you when choosing a method of sale than simply listing your property for a fixed price. In fact, according to the latest Harcourts figures, the number of auctions being performed around the country is up massively from last year.
So, why are people choosing to sell their homes in this way, and what are the alternatives?
Topics: Selling, Advice, Financial Advice
When your property first enters the market as a new listing, this is the time it will receive the most interest and enquiry. We call this your premium price opportunity. At Harcourts we believe it is all in the preparation. We can advise you on possible improvements that could increase the value of your property and will have completed through research to help you establish an expectation of price. We will make sure we have prepared every detail of our marketing strategy ready to launch your property to the market at its best during this critical time.
Topics: Property Markets, Real Estate Agents, Buyers and Sellers, Harcourts Real Estate
The Harcourts Foundation, Harcourts Real Estate's charitable arm, has donated half a million rand to South African charities this year. We're really humbled by the stories of those who benefited from our fundraising. And are so proud we were able to assist.
Harcourts South Africa is committed to the communities in South Africa in desperate need of a helping hand. It is imperative for us to give back and to encourage others to do the same. This way we build a culture within our business that always considers those that need help most. And we've really seen how these charitable activities influence our internal and external roleplayers.
Topics: The Harcourts Foundation, Harcourts South Africa, Down Syndrome Association, South African Charities, Love Story, Leva Foundation, Huis Immergroen, The Tygerberg Hospice Trust, Nga Tshilidzi Old age home, Jumping Kids Prosthetic, CANSA Fundraiser
When selling a property, one of the most important steps is generating interest, and the best way to do this is through a focused marketing campaign. A strong marketing campaign will help you sell your property in the shortest amount of time, for the best price, with the least amount of aggravation. Here are our tips to help get you started.
Topics: Selling, Advice, Marketing Tips
Home sellers need to take special care now not to expose themselves to the possibility of having to pay a ‘double commission’ when their properties are sold.
Topics: Harcourts South Africa, Real Estate Agents, Buyers and Sellers, estate agent commission, Harcourts Real Estate
Getting a foot onto the property ladder is certainly no easy feat, and it’s easy to see why many young people simply give up their dreams of home ownership. But the fact is, the rewards of property investment ultimately outweigh the effort. To help you get started in your property investment journey, here is our advice for young property investors.
Topics: Advice, Property Markets, Investing in Property, Financial Advice
Topics: Harcourts South Africa, Interest Rates, Home Loan Advice, Harcourts Real Estate, First time homeowner
Getting a mortgage has always been harder for people with bad credit. But having bad credit doesn’t necessarily mean the end of the road when it comes to buying property. By working with a mortgage adviser or mortgage broker, we’ll analyse your credit situation against the various lending policies, and find the best possible solution to fit your needs.
Topics: Advice, First Home Buyer, Bad Credit Home LOan, Bad credit, Financial Advice, Home Loan Advice
Africa will have some of the fastest-growing cities in the world over the next 50 years. With this rapid expansion comes many challenges, including urban planning that encompasses affordable housing solutions for the growing number of urban dwellers, as well as provisions for sufficient clean water, electricity and sanitation.
Topics: Harcourts South Africa, Housing Market, Harcourts Real Estate