Property Checklist

Checklist Before Listing Your Property

Before you get started, make sure you have read through the following 

Photos or Videos

  1. Upload high-quality photos of your property.

  2. Prepare video in supported file format:  Vimeo, YouTube, SWF or MOV.

Tip: Consider hiring a professional photographer for superior photos.

 

Proof of Ownership

  1. Ensure you have proof of ownership, such as a municipal account linking you to the property.

Tip: This step is crucial, as our website requires proof of ownership for listed properties.

 

Property Description

  • Craft a compelling property description.

Tip: Identify what makes your property unique and review how estate agents describe similar properties.

 

Asking Price (For Sale)

  • Research the market to determine a fair asking price.

Tip: Take advantage of free property evaluations offered by estate agents.

Tip: Without commission fees, you can set your price competitively below market value for a quick sale or at market value for maximum profit.

 

Rental Price (For Rent)

  • Research the market to determine a fair rental price and deposit.

Tip: Review similar properties in the same area to stay competitive.

Once you have ticked all the boxes you are ready to list the property on sellhome.co.za

 

Tracking Views and Interested Parties

 

– Once listed, you can track views on your property and receive instant messages or calls from interested parties.

Sellhome.co.za is not involved in any of the steps below and it serves purely as a guide for Owners of the next steps to sell or rent their property:

Selling:

Offer to Purchase (OTP)

  • When you agree on a price with a buyer, finalize the sale with a signed OTP contract.
  • You can only have one valid OTP at a time and cannot sign multiple agreements with different potential buyers.

Tip: Find free OTP templates online or request one from your conveyancer.

Appointing a Conveyancer

  • After signing the OTP, appoint a conveyancer to handle the transaction.
  • The buyer will pay the conveyancing fees

Tip: If the buyer insist on using their own conveyancer, just ensure an expert reviews the OTP terms for potential risks.

Renting:

Vetting Potential Tenants

  • Ensure reliable tenants by vetting them thoroughly.

Tip: Consider using TPN Credit Bureau for tenant vetting.

Rental Agreement

  • Make the rental proposal official with a rental agreement contract.

Tip: Find templates online or purchase one from TPN.

Rental/Eviction Insurance (Optional)

  • Manage risk by considering rental or eviction insurance.

Tip: This optional step can provide peace of mind.