TANJA KYLE – 15 years
The thing that gives me the most pleasure in this industry is being able to match the right home with a client and seeing their joy . The first home that I sold when I become an agent was a property priced at R350 000 in Bloubergstand – in today ’ s market the same home would have sold for around R2.2 million .
The best advice that I ever received was to make goals for myself and network . I would say to agents operating in the current market , keep doing the basics and don ’ t let the market conditions get you down – stay true to yourself . Looking forward , the most vital business tool an office can give you is continued education and assistance when necessary .
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create realistic expectations with buyers and sellers
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LINDA STEYN – 15 years |
keep doing the basics and don ’ t let the market conditions get you down |
What I love about the property business is finding my clients their dream home . I focus on giving excellent service and guidance to my clients in terms of buying and selling property . A well informed and guided client is always a happy client . I have been in the property business for 26 years and for me it is all about the passion for doing what I do best . Therefore a lack of passion for the profession as an agent is what I hate . The first home that sold with RE / MAX Property Associates was a house in the Bloubergrant area and the owners still happily live there . The bigger Blouberg area has become a destination of choice for many buyers and foreign investors .
The best piece of advice that I received as an agent is that if you don ’ t keep on educating yourself in all aspects of property law and the ongoing changes within the property business , then you might just as well leave the Industry . What I would say to agents working today is to create realistic expectations with buyers and sellers in terms of the economic climate which affects the buying power of clients . Focus on correct pricing of properties and adjust your marketing strategy accordingly . The bottom line is to get back to basics .
The business tool an office can provide is ongoing training in order to work in a competent real estate environment with highly skilled and driven agents that support one another in every aspect of the business .