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From Andre de Villiers - Chas Everitt Cape Town Regional Chairman (South Africa):Chas Everitt offices in the Western Cape South Africa have reported an increase in returning South Africans from abroad due to the poor economic circumstances overseas. There has also been a marked downturn in South ...
03/04/2009
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After over 20 years in Cape Town real estate I am often asked by new abd not so new agents for some promotional ideas thgat are cheap easy and above all cost effective! These are my Top 5 favourites that any agent can easily manage and have fun with; 1) My New Address - Business Cards for the B...
08/04/2008
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Please note this was written for a South African reader so the seasonal references to cold weather may seem a little odd and there are regionally specific comments but the rest may be of interest to some readers :-) At our weekly office meeting it came out wrong! It was supposed to be "us agents...
07/14/2008
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Be Professional & Tell it as it is! Andre de Villiers - Blog entry: Sun 13 July 2008 The client is not your friend! Just like the family needs their doctor the family needs their real estate agent to 'give it to them straight' and yes - with compassion when it's needed. Today I came back from vi...
07/13/2008
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Upgrading in a Down Market The currency symbols may need to be changed but the principle's the same!Andre de Villiers (South Africa) Blog - Sunday 13 July 2008 We are all familiar with the saying, "A rising tide lifts all boats" and the truth is the reverse applies just as well. Sellers in a depr...
07/13/2008
There are positives in every market, says Everitt Reflecting global concerns in real estate, South African property group Chas Everitt International says it is time for consumers to stop focusing on the immediate problems in the real estate sector and start focusing on the bigger picture. So say...
07/08/2008
Marketing South African real estate internationally remains a committed focus of Chas Everitt International, but the leading national property group is now bringing the world of international property investment to South Africans. The launch of this venture is well timed due to the convergence of...
02/08/2008
Having just returned from my fourth NAR over a period of 12 years it amazes me how the term international is still used so liberally in the US in names and descriptions when it really does not apply at all. Having an office or representation in Toronto Canada hardly makes the brand or product in...
11/20/2006