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(... continued) strategic advantage. This way,
sellers deal with a dedicated
“Chris and I were at Westville agent who is 100% committed TOP TIPS FOR BUYERS:
Boys High School together,” he to selling your property and
recalls. ensures clear communication
from listing to closing. At Tyson
Craig’s career post school Properties, sellers with sole raig Rimmer acknowledges Do your homework on the Manage your expectations:
started in hospitality. “In those mandates enjoy professional that buying a home is neighbourhood:
days I had a restaurant – but I strategic marketing plans Cprobably the most significant Understand the buying process
came to a crossroads in my life that are tailored to individual financial and lifestyle decision Research the area in which you and work with a professional
in late 2004. I suddenly found properties and include premium that most of his valued buyers will would like to live or where your agent who will guide you
myself in a position where I listing on major property make. His seven top tips for his dream home is situated. Look through what sometimes feels
thought, what do I do next?” websites, targeted media much valued buyers are: at the practical decisions like like an onerous process from
market trends and resale prices
At that critical point, he reached advertising and access to a fully Do the numbers: in the neighbourhood, safety and offer to purchase to transfer and
move in – and provides regular
out to Chris who offered to show qualified buyer database. security and future development updates and reassurance.
him the ropes in real estate. In He notes that, with a sole Understand your financial or rezoning that could impact
January 2005, Craig joined mandate, there’s no risk of position – get pre-qualified and on your investment. Then, the Think long-term:
Chris’s team at a large national agents competing to undercut pre-approved for a bond, know lifestyle issues – infrastructure,
real estate agency – and then the price just to close a sale. your credit rating and ensure community and recreation Even if you are looking for a
followed him when Chris Only pre-screened, serious that it is healthy, understand facilities, proximity to good forever home, remain aware
decided to take the leap to buyers will be introduced, all the costs, legal fees, transfer shopping, schools and hospitals of the resale value of your
launch Tyson Properties just ensuring privacy and safety duties, registration costs and as well as friends and family. potential property, the ease
six months later. during viewings. All in all, rates and levies upfront and set of maintaining it, potential
this delivers a much smoother a realistic budget. Inspect with a purpose: upgrades that will suit your
Looking to the future, Craig (and less stressful) process with lifestyle whilst also adding
says the vision is clear: “With fewer agent phone calls, no Know what you need: When viewing a property, go to resale value and potential
the right people in the right over lapping appointments and Streamline your search and beyond the kerb appeal and future growth in the area.
places, the company can only a single point of contact – an avoid decision fatigue by aesthetics. Look deeper to those
grow from strength to strength. essential for busy professionals. practicalities – from structural Pick the right property
It’s onwards and upwards. It’s a identifying your non-negotiables issues such as damp, cracks professional:
(number of bedrooms, security,
dynamic company.” For Craig, it is putting both and foundations to plumbing,
buyers and sellers first that has location) and the nice-to-haves electrical points and fixtures. Obtain a positive referral from
THE VALUE OF SOLE MANDATES cemented strong relationships – a sea view, pool, extra garage. Check that all alterations and family or friends. Your ideal
partner in property should be
WITH AN AGENT and ensured that he is usually the Note travelling distances to additions are legit. If you are
first person that clients will phone important destinations that thinking of buying in a sectional dedicated to you best interests
Craig is a strong believer in should they decide to downsize, determine your quality of life title scheme, ask about levies, the and well connected with bond
sole mandates and believes that have to transfer or simply want to such as schools, offices and body corporate’s rules, financials originators, attorneys, inspectors
sellers who go this route have a buy another property.  the gym. and track record. and developers. 

FROM ROOKIES TO RISING STARS

NOKUTHULA SIBISI AND THERESA VENTER

wo rising stars at Tyson have to prove yourself. That’s market trends, it’s been an internship, she is working
Properties exemplify where things like social media, incredibly rewarding journey,” through her NQF4, building
T dedication and growth in referrals, and word of mouth she says. a portfolio and preparing for
real estate. Tyson Properties’ come in,” she explains. her PDE exam ‒ all necessary
Rookie Agent of the Year, More than just building a Along the way, she has gained steps toward becoming a fully
Nokuthula Sibisi, and Theresa name, Nokuthula has built in-depth knowledge of the local registered estate agent with
Venter, who received the Rental trust by treating every client property market whilst also the Property Practitioners
Rookie of the Year, National with respect, understanding building a strong network of Regulatory Authority.
Rookie and Silver Rookie in their unique needs, and being repeat and referral clients and
Sales awards have overcome ethical and professional. growing her own brand through Looking ahead, she has her
challenges, built trust, supported “You’re dealing with different honest service, local insight, sights set high: “One day, I want
by Tyson Properties’ mentorship personalities and expectations. and client care. to be a Double Diamond agent.
and strong team culture. It teaches you about human She says receiving these I know it’s a big challenge, but
When she first stepped into nature. You can’t treat everyone awards was not just about being Rookie of the Year shows
me that it’s possible.”
Theresa Venter property, Nokuthula never the same. Each person is a recognition: “It was about
imagined that she’d one day new journey.” validation. It meant that the Theresa finds herself in an
be recognised as one of Tyson’s For Theresa, joining Tyson two late nights, countless viewings, active and resilient rental
brightest rising stars. “I never years ago, was the fulfilment of phone calls, client follow-ups, market along the Western
thought of myself as an estate a longstanding dream to carve and the deep commitment to Seaboard ‒ especially in areas
agent. A good friend suggested I out a career in property. learning the property industry like Table View, Parklands,
give it a try, and I took the leap.” truly mattered. The awards and Melkbosstrand. She expects
“I’ve had the privilege of reminded me that success demand for well-priced, quality
She is the first to acknowledge helping homeowners, buyers,
it’s not an easy journey and that and investors across the isn’t just about closing deals, rental properties to remain
strong.
it’s about showing up, staying
one needs to constantly learn. Western Seaboard make consistent and always putting
Starting out as a newcomer informed property decisions. “I have grown here ‒ and I
without a client base can be From successfully closing deals people first.” am still growing. From winning
daunting. “When you’re new, in Table View, Parklands, and The future is bright for awards to carving out my place in
no one knows you. People don’t Melkbosstrand, to building both. Nokuthula’s journey in rentals, Tyson gave me the space
easily trust someone with no long-term relationships with real estate is still unfolding. to learn, the tools to win, and
Nokuthula Sibisi track record. So, you clients and staying ahead of Currently completing her confidence!” she concludes. 

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