12 Oct 2020
I recently had the pleasure of selling a house for a client in Parkmore.
18 Aug 2020
Good photography can help a potential buyer to get a feel for the property without needing to see it in person.
18 Aug 2020
Downsizing can be beneficial to you and your finances. But to cash in on those benefits, you'll have to manage your emotions.
18 Aug 2020
Buyers have been sitting on the fence for a long time, and now the market is more active.
3 Aug 2020
If you want to buy a house, it would probably be a good idea to learn something about the property values in the area.
3 Aug 2020
Many sellers don’t know how to tell whether or not their agent is doing a good job.
3 Aug 2020
Here are some basic points you should consider when you buy a property.
13 Mar 2020
Some hard-hitting truths about property transactions and things you should consider when buying, selling or renting...
13 Mar 2020
I’ve been living in Parkmore for more than 37 years, and I know the area like the back of my hand. I’m on first name terms with all the shopkeepers in 11th Street, and I’ve seen the area blossom as Sandton has become the new business centre of Johannesburg.
13 Mar 2020
These are what we believe are the key functions of a Property Practitioner (formerly known as an Estate Agent). * To assist in working out the right selling price of a property in the current market.
21 Feb 2020
The fancy new term for a qualified Estate Agent is “Professional Practitioner in Real Estate”.
7 Feb 2020
The primary mission of an agent is to help the seller to get their property sold. The most important consideration is to price the property correctly.
7 Feb 2020
The biggest advantages of downsizing include a change of environment, less upkeep, less stress, better security and more peace of mind.
8 Nov 2019
There are several factors that influence the price of a property.
8 Nov 2019
The cliche “First impressions count” is still true when showing off a property.
1 Nov 2019
It is imperative to both market a property effectively as well as to have the home priced correctly. Marketing and price work hand-in-hand.
1 Nov 2019
Despite the current market conditions, there is still a demand for properties close to the Sandton CBD.
1 Nov 2019
The key is to sell your property within a reasonable amount of time while extracting the most value.
1 Nov 2019
I lost my business in 2009. Many factors led to my unpleasant learning experience. These included a change in tastes and fashion. Cane furniture simply became less popular, resulting in less demand.
1 Nov 2019
When a buyer and seller sign an offer to purchase, everyone hopes things will go according to plan. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen.
25 Oct 2019
Time waits for no one. You need to invest in time... so the longer it takes to sell a house... the bigger the loss in investment.
17 Oct 2019
One should be careful not to get stuck with an estate agent who is not driven to get the sale finalized.
27 Sep 2019
Selling your property yourself could be risky and you may save money by selling it directly, however, one should be aware of the pitfalls.
20 Sep 2019
It's important to find out whether a potential buyer is serious or not. To do this, you can ask questions like these: What areas or locations are you looking at?
20 Sep 2019
Two weeks ago, I sent out a two-minute survey asking for your help with two quick questions. I had a couple of responses, and I thought I'd share them here.
20 Sep 2019
I would love to help and serve my clients in the best way possible. To do this, please send me feedback on these two questions:
30 Aug 2019
Under the surface, there is a lot of work that an agent does to get an offer for a property. It's important for the agent to know their area very well. This allows them to determine the correct price for a property.
23 Aug 2019
Generally speaking, the right time to sell is when you have a good reason to sell or move.
26 Jul 2019
Every seller wants to sell their home fast and for the best price possible. You don't need to spend large sums of money to do this, actually, you don't have to spend any money.
26 Jul 2019
Eight ways to improve the value of your home.
20 May 2019
Marketing is one of the most important aspect required to sell a property.
20 May 2019
It is virtually impossible to value a property, as it depends on so many factors.
8 May 2019
5 Dec 2018
Selling your property yourself could be risky and you may save money by selling it directly, however, one should be aware of the pitfalls.
5 Dec 2018
Check what other similar properties in your area have been sold for and not just the asking price as this could be misleading.
5 Dec 2018
I have learn't a lot about property from the many people that I have connected with over the last few years. Much of my knowledge has also been gained via studying and the practical work I had to do in order to become a qualified property broker.
5 Dec 2018
Because of the time I spent in my furniture manufacturing business and the contacts I had with designers and decorators, I learn't to appreciate good designs and quality.
4 Dec 2018
I have been involved in property for the last 5 years. Before this, I ran my own successful cane furniture manufacturing business for over 20 years. During his period I gained lots of experience and knowledge in strategy, finance, sales, and marketing.
4 Dec 2018
I have the passion for residential property especially in the Parkmore area where I have been a resident for over 30 years. I have also gained business, sales, marketing and negotiating skills by running my own furniture manufacturing company for many years. I’m adaptable, articulate and flexible and can negotiate strongly on behalf of my client and I do this personally.
4 Dec 2018
Salient points to consider when thinking about renovating a property.
4 Dec 2018
My main objective is to advise and help my clients. I make sure that I understand their fears and aspirations.
29 Nov 2018
There are certain hidden jewels that one should know about when considering selling, buying or renting a property.
29 Nov 2018
Before becoming involved in the property industry, I ran my own successful furniture manufacturing business for over 25 years. So I have lots of experience in strategy, sales, finance, marketing and dealing with people.
29 Nov 2018
I have been assisting prospects with all sorts of property transactions since 2014, and I’m a qualified property practitioner. I have received many referrals from clients whose properties I have sold in Parkmore over the last 4 years.
29 Nov 2018
My name is Michael Shain and I am a qualified property practitioner.
