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INVESTING acting in their own interest .” says Malan .
He concedes , “ Yes , agents work in the interests of a seller , but the agent is also governed by rules and regulations . And , as an agent , someone who bought property through me will in turn become a seller . Nurturing good relationships means continual business and a good reputation in the market . This is something all agents want to achieve to ensure their long-term livelihood .”
Goosen concludes by saying that market conditions must be right for private sales . He continues by saying that private sellers must be willing to take on a certain amount of risk in the process , to save on agent commission . “ Experience in selling will certainly help those wanting to sell privately ,” he adds . He adds there are some industry disruptors in the market at the moment who are assisting with property listings and the transfer process , with varying success . “ It really is up to the seller what their preference would be and how much time and effort they have to dedicate to the process ,” he says .
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