As the winter season casts its magical spell, we are delighted to present the latest edition of Enhance Digital Magazine. This captivating publication is brimming with insightful articles from real estate experts and a treasure trove of listings from all corners of the country. Join us on a journey through the pages of Enhance as…
Discover the Western Cape
Semigration to the Western Cape has become a popular trend, and it’s easy to see why. Nestled between the majestic mountains and the sparkling ocean, the Western Cape presents an unparalleled natural beauty that is awe-inspiring. The region is renowned for its mild Mediterranean climate, with warm summers and mild winters, making it an ideal…
How Real Estate Agents Can Harness the Power of Instagram Effectively
By Gabriella Craddock – Graphic Designer & Social Media Coordinator at Century 21 South Africa In today’s digital age, social media platforms have become great marketing tools for businesses of all types, including real estate agents. Among these platforms, Instagram stands out as a visual powerhouse that allows real estate professionals to showcase their properties…
“High interest rates means higher monthly bond repayments. The overall impact is not good for property sales.” – Century 21 South Africa, CEO, Harry Nicolaides.
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has hiked the repo rate by 50 basis points to 4.75%. This is the fifth consecutive interest rate hike, and it is likely to have a significant impact on the South African property market. WATCH: Our CEO, Harry Nicolaides, chat to eNCA on the interest rate hike. For buyers,…
A Moderate Interest Rate Hike on the Cards
South Africa’s economic landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as economists predict a moderate interest rate hike following a drop in consumer inflation. This shift in monetary policy has implications for various stakeholders in the real estate market, including buyers, sellers, and renters. In this blog post, we will explore how this predicted interest rate…
CEO insight: 2023’s biggest real estate trends to watch
Category Market News Looking back, 2022 was an exciting year for real estate. Semigration, multi-generational living, remote working, downscaling, and the rise of young buyers made for a vibrant property market. What’s on the cards in 2023? Plenty! Harry Nicolaides, CEO at Century 21 South Africa, has looked into the crystal ball and offers his expert predictions…
Selling with Century 21 Auctions
In 2021, Approximately 5% of Real Estate Sales were transacted using online bidding platforms. Some experts expect this to grow to 25% in the next five years. Fast way to sell a Home. They operate on a set time frame, at a set price. The Time frame is set out in advance. The Marketing Period…
In Sales, Empathy Trumps Competency
Empathy; The Ability to understand the feelings of others. I have learnt, the hard way, that sales is more about being interested than interesting. In Practice it has meant using the ear to mouth ratio: 2 to 1. With practice, more listening and understanding strengthens empathy, and in sales, empathy is prioritizing my clients emotions….
A Ray of Sunshine in KZN!
Amidst the torrential rain, destruction and devastating loss of life, a ray of sunshine broke through the clouds. The human spirit once again was evident in KZN, communities came together to face one of the worst natural disasters in living memory. It all started on Monday, the skies grew grey, and the rain started to…
Rise up South Africa, Rise up to… Home!
Scientists believe, with caution that is, that the dreaded Covid-19 virus may now be moving from the epidemic phase to the endemic phase, much to the relief of humanity as a whole. Emotionally, two years of experiencing fear and uncertainty of what will become of us and our families, together with economic hardships resulting from…