Moving can be difficult.
Selling never should be.

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Our clients are at the very heart of our business, and everything we do revolves around getting them the best value, with the greatest peace of mind, in the easiest possible way. The Chas Academy, in conjunction with our internationally awarded Learning Institute, equips our people with more knowledge and skill than is available at any other real estate company. We apply the most innovative technology and ensure the latest industry-specific information is at our fingertips.

We bring over four decades of experience to the table, along with steadfast family values and international affiliations with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and Luxury Portfolio.

This means, as a Chas Everitt client, from our first conversation to marketing your property, and the legal minutiae in between, you know you've got the best advantage.

Whatever your location, lifestyle, aspirations or circumstances, when you need to sell, Chas Everitt is there for you, wherever you wish to go.

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JUST LIKE OUR RESULTS,
OUR NUMBERS ARE IMPRESSIVE

1.79

Searches on our website per month

110,000+

Unique visitors to social media

150,000+

Social media reach

40+

Years of expertise & innovation

WHY CHAS EVERITT?

Appreciate the difference and our competitive advantage

Buyers

MORE BUYERS

Total buyer exposure through our local and international network, and our A-Z marketing solutions.

Cloud Computing

BEST TECHNOLOGY

Our innovative and industry leading technology ensures fast response times and accurate data, giving you the advantage.

Service Star

PERSONAL SERVICE

Our professional and caring customer service is legendary with the best trained agents and support staff in the industry. Finding a buyer is only the start of the journey.

A-Z MARKETING SOLUTIONS

A winning marketing strategy implemented by your professional agent and tailored for you. We proactively market your property to our database of thousands of qualified buyers and ensure maximum exposure to sell your property quicker for the best price.

01

Professional Photography

To show your property at its best

02

Virtual Tours

Showing every angle and aspect of your property, for virtual selling opportunities.

03

Video

A multi-site international, national and local website platform, together with the most comprehensive feeds to major property portals, ensures the widest web exposure.

04

Multiple Website And Feeds Strategy

A multi-site international, national, and local website platforms together with the most comprehensive feeds to major property portals ensures the widest web exposure.

06

Comparative Market Analysis

Our unique comparative market analysis software

07

Property Alerts

Registered, active property buyers receive details of homes that match their needs the moment a new property is listed and alerts you about price reductions.

08

Sneak Peeks

View new listings before the details are published onto the big property portals.

09

E-Marketing

Environmentally responsible e-marketing to a targeted market (we subscribe to opt-in, opt-out ethical electronic marketing practices).

10

Lead Funnel Campaigns

Aimed to attract quality buyers.

11

Email Marketing

We ethically communicate to our exclusive database following POPI-compliant practices.

12

New Property Release Flyers

Locally distributed high-quality colour flyers to attract local purchasers.

13

Newsletter

Our monthly newsletter has a subscriber base of 120,000+ members.

14

Online High-Quality “E-Magazines”

Another unique way we market our high-end homes! This digital publication is marketed online and to our buyer database and features some of the top homes in SA.

15

Display Advertising

Exposure in major weekly property publications around South Africa.

16

Chas Everitt Seller Blueprint

Our Seller Blueprint shows you clearly how the process works from start to end.

17

Home Staging

Guideline to assist you in presenting your home at its best to realise its highest potential.

18

Magazine Advertising

Selected real estate publications in South Africa and internationally, aimed at attracting property investors and luxury buyers.

19

Social Media

Benefits from our social media marketing strategies. We have over 110,000 unique visitors monthly and a 150,000+ social media reach.

20

Home Inspection

Protect yourself and make your property more saleable with a professional home inspection survey.

21

National Office Network and Referral System

Over 150 estate agency outlets give
us a broad national footprint and reach.

22

International Network and Exposure

Through our LeadingRE affiliation we market your property to 64+ countries, in 11 different languages.

23

Luxury Portfolio

Exclusive marketing and opportunities for high-end properties, increasing our buyer database.

24

In-House Mortgage Origination

Secure a faster sale on your property. Efficient mortgage loan approval at the most competitive interest rates.

25

Property Exhibitions

We regularly participate in South African property exhibitions and internationally too through our affiliates.

26

Deposit Advantage

The Deposit Advantage guarantee replaces the cash deposit that is normally paid by a home buyer to the seller to secure a property.

27

Chas Bear

Making the move to a new home more ‘bearable’ for children.

28

Television Advertising

Advertising on the Home Channel, Ontbytsake, YouTube and other opportunities.

29

Safe Online Listing

We can handle the complete buying and selling process online virtually in times of a pandemic, keeping you safe and going paperless to reduce our carbon footprint.

VIRTUAL SERVICES

We are able to do virtually everything online, keeping you and your family safe

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Virtual viewings with tours and professional photos
Face to face online meetings and feedback
Virtual showhouses
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LOOKING TO SELL YOUR PROPERTY?

Complete our enquiry form below and we will have one of our Chas Everitt Agents contact you should we be able to assist in the area you are looking to sell your property.

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This is a free service and is an indicative market estimate of what your property will likely be worth based on our experience and market trends. It is not a valuation, as our property practitioners are not registered valuers in accordance with the Property Valuation Act, 2014 or the Property Valuers Profession Act, 2000.

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Desre Muller and Dian helped me tremendously in a very very difficult time. They took all my stress of me Thank you so much.
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C. de Coning
Jannie Benecke really went the extra mile when communicating with us regarding progress feedback and processes. She is very compassionate and well-informed agents, who walks the talk.
E. Parsons
Seller
Julia Lieman has been incredible!! She is always professional yet warm and friendly, she constantly goes beyond the call of duty in so many ways. I have never experienced such excellent service from any other agent and have been in the property market for many years. Julia is super efficient & keeps me updated all the time. She has been extremely hands-on & helpful throughout the process of selling our property. Julia's service has been OUTSTANDING & I would HIGHLY recommend her to any potential buyer or seller. Thank you, thank you, thank you, could not have gone through this process without her.
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Is it possible for an estate agent to influence the selling price considerably?

The estate agent is in a position to reach a larger number of potential buyers by means of an effective marketing strategy. The more buyers, the better the chances of selling, and the higher the selling price.

Some estate agents have access to more sales channels than others namely:


  • advertisements in local, regional and national newspapers;

  • presentations at the office, e.g. photo portfolios;

  • arranging show days television advertising

  • Broad-based website and property portal advertising

It is sensible to ask the estate agent for a written explanation of his price assessment, such as the Comparative Market Analysis provided by a Chas Everitt estate agent.


Is it possible for estate agents to reach different assessments of value?

The answer is "yes". However, if a large number of similar houses have been sold in a given area little discussion will remain regarding the value of such homes. A decrease in property market activities, however, will make the value assessment of a home more difficult.

A Chas Everitt estate agent will provide the seller with a Comparative Market Analysis which incorporates all known comparative information. This method clearly shows how the value of a home is determined.


Should I be flexiable about the asking price?

A certain degree of flexibility is usually called for on the part of both the buyer and the seller.

While it is ultimately your decision to accept or reject an offer, or present a counter offer, a good agent can be a great assistance to you during the negotiating process. In fact, negotiation is one of the valuable skills an agent can offer you.

As negotiations proceed, whether in writing, face-to-face, or by phone, your agent should advise you of your options in responding to each offer from the buyer.


Should I choose a agent based on the price he/she quotes?

One of the greatest mistakes sellers make is choosing an agent who agrees to the highest price. All the exposure in the world cannot sell an overpriced home. It should always be remembered that the estate agents have control over their marketing and sales strategy.

Chas Everitt estate agents have the competence and confidence to tell you the truth about the market. This is the only way you will know the true value of your home


What are "Guarantees" and why is the guaranteed date so important?

A guarantee is a written undertaking by a financial institution to ensure that the funds to finance the home are available. The purchase price is usually secured by means of guarantees acceptable to the seller. These are payable upon date of registration of transfer, normally to the conveyancer who presents them to the issuing bank on behalf of the seller. In practice this happens on the first business day after transfer.

It is important to note that where the purchaser has applied for a bond to be registered over the property, these guarantees are issued by the bank to which he has applied for a loan. They are sent by the bank's conveyancer only after the purchaser has signed the bond documentation and paid the costs. For this reason, the period required for the guarantees should not be in breach of the sale agreement. It must also be emphasized that occupation should not be given before the guarantees have been presented.


What are latent and patent defects ad what does "voetstoots" mean?

Obvious faults are known as patent defects. These are faults which are clearly visible and should be pointed out by your estate agent.

Those faults which cannot be seen upon a normal inspection, are known as latent defects. Should the seller be aware of any latent defects and not disclose them to the buyer, the seller can be held liable for the repair of said defects.

Voetstoots means that the property is sold "as is" or as it stands.


What if I can't sell my old house before I buy? Should I rent my house?

Consider the advantages and disadvantages of renting out your old house. If you're being transferred, you may be able to obtain a short-term rental while you're becoming familiar with the new area.

Either way, a local estate agent can usually help, by advising you how much rental you can expect to pay in your new city, or what you need to charge to cover your bond payments and other costs that will be incurred as a landlord of a rented property.


What is a "cooling-off" clause?

If the purchase price of the property is R250 000 or less, the buyer has the right to cancel the sale within 5 working days of signing the agreement of sale.

Should the buyer elect to cancel the sale, written notice must be given to the seller within the 5 working day period (excluding the day on which the offer was made, weekends and public holidays).

Your estate agent will be able to assist you with the legalities in this regard.


What is the difference between fair market value and asking price?

Generally speaking, owners determine their asking prices based on the price they paid, transfer costs, improvements and a large profit. In many cases these asking prices are set too high. It must always be taken into consideration that a property is a long-term investment.

A Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) needs to be done to determine fair market value, as this is the highest price a buyer is willing to pay.

The asking price may then be set slightly higher than fair market value to afford room for negotiation. This will then be the price at which the home is advertised.


When is the best time to list a house for sale?

As soon as you decide to sell it.

If you want to get the best price for your house, the key is to give yourself as much time as is reasonably possible. However, a house that remains on the market for a long period of time due to overpricing becomes shop soiled and invariably sells for less; so avoid the pitfall of pricing.

Periods characterized by low interest rates and great demand are naturally very favourable. If property sales are expected to plummet, it may be sensible to bring forward the date on which to list a house for sale.


What is occupational interest / rent?

A purchaser who has taken occupation of a property before it is registered in his name, is usually required by the seller to pay a monthly amount for such occupation. This amount is referred to as occupational interest or occupational rent.

It is important to note that a seller may also be liable for occupational rent. This happens when the property is transferred into the buyer's name before the occupation date i.e. while the seller is still occupying the house.

The amount of occupational rent also requires careful consideration. Too low an amount (relative to the value of the property and the monthly bond repayment) can result in the purchaser seeking to delay the transaction because the occupational rent is lower than his bond repayments will be.

It is advisable that payments be made to the transferring attorney, as this ensures better control and avoids misunderstandings.