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  T he Institute of Estate Agents of South Africa would like to congratulate RE/MAX Property Associates on the celebration of their 20th Anniversary in Southern Africa. This is an impressive achievement. ABOUT US Over the past 79 years, the Institute of Estate Agents of SA (IEASA) has been a pillar of strength for the country’s real estate community. As times changed, so did the Institute in order to remain relevant, especially with regard to the transformation that has taken place in the industry in recent years. RE/MAX caters for the entrepreneurial spirit of estate agents who wish to run their own businesses backed by an established international brand. As a result, the RE/MAX brand is well represented in both the cities and in the many small towns scattered throughout the region. The brand is recognized and respected in industry as being a market leader and trendsetter. And now, as the only registered real estate labour organisation, the Institute continues to assist its members via all our regional centres around SA. It provides two distinct services to these members, the first being to provide principals and agents, through the regional structures, with top-class training sessions with top speakers, regional awards, events and corporate social responsibility initiatives... The need for transformation of the real estate industry in South Africa is essential and once again RE/MAX has taken the lead when in January 2015 they became the first company to conclude an empowerment deal. The Institute of Estate Agents has had a proud history of representing the industry for the past 79 years and would like to thank RE/MAX for the support and loyalty shown both as members and office bearers and invites those agents who are not members to join. In the Western Cape region the RE/MAX Property Associates support for PropStats, an online property sale reporting system driven by the agents, has significantly contributed to its success and in turn has added value to their own businesses The Institute of Estate Agents would like to wish RE/MAX continued growth over the next 20 years. Kind regards Lanice Steward PRESIDENT IEASA What we do for agents: The Institute of Estate Agents (IEASA) aims specifically to add value to the lives and careers of estate agents in South Africa. Its objective is to benefit its member agents and the estate agency industry as a whole, by providing relevant information and top-class training, and by helping agents to navigate the increasingly complicated legislative landscape surrounding property transactions. At national level IEASA is represented on or in communication with all the relevant stakeholder, boards and organisations that deal with matters affecting the estate agency industry, and provides input on behalf of its members as well as feedback to those members about any important changes or decisions. At regional level IEASA offers members and colleagues opportunities to access training, legal workshops and networking events, as well as a support structure to assist agents in their day-to-day operations.