COMPANY PROFILE
INTRODUCTION A Brief History of our AGENCY Since 2014, Elsabe Olkers has been a well-regarded Broker and an industry innovator throughout the Centurion real estate community. She founded BC Rentals & Sales in 2019. At BC Rentals & Sales we take a team approach to Real Estate. Buying, selling or renting a home in Centurion is a sophisticated and often deeply personal endeavor. The client deserves the full service and attention that only a team of experts can consistently provide. Working with us, you will have the personal attention associated with the client-agent relationship improved by the professionalism and consistency of a business model. A distinguishing attribute of the agency is its dedication to providing a value-adding, solution-orientated service to its clients. We are a highly motivated and enthusiastic real estate agency, dedicated in delivering exquisite service to our prospective clients. • Reg nr: 2019/457655/07
our vision
our mission
our goal
To be the most respectable and trustworthy real estate partner, providing the best client centered service and meeting our customer’s utmost satisfaction. We want to be the agency of choice.
Our team has a wealth of knowledge and experience and we combine this with service to bring you a unique experience when renting, selling, or buying a home.
We do not measure success through achievements but through the satisfaction of our clients.
our founder
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Are you looking to buy a property for housing or investment purposes?
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Elsabe Olkers
After 12 years, numerous awards and completing her NQF 4 and PDE exams, Elsabe Olkers decided to make a new beginning and started BC Rentals. I attribute my success not only to my passion for homes, but also to my intuition regarding the psychology of buying and selling. My clientele works in diverse industries with an emphasis on technology, finance, medicine, law business and the arts. My business has grown successfully and consistently thanks to the repeat business of happy clients and their introductions to friends, family and neighbors. This track record is only possible because we deliver both results AND an enjoyable experience. As a lisenced Broker, I continually invest time, money and thought into the latest sales, marketing and negotiations techniques.I am highly motivated and an enthusiastic Broker, dedicated in delivering exquisite service to my clients.
2800 MORE THAN
HOUSES SOLD
3000 MORE THAN
PROPERTIES MANAGED MONTHLY
COMPANIES we’ve worked with
6000 MORE THAN
HAPPY CLIENTS
our SERVICES
Customer service and satisfaction is our top priority, dedicated doing things the right way and providing a memorable real estate experience. We are equipped with the best and newest technology on the market and can save you much of your valuable time and money by exposing your valuable property through online portals.
• Advertising and marketing your home. • Secure a qualified tenant through viewings. • Ensuring that tenants are vetted and checked in term of their affordability and past credit history. • Negotiating the lease agreement with both parties. • Ingoing and Outgoing Inspection reports. • Keep tenants’ deposit in trust. • Collection of monthly payment from tenants. • Monthly and Yearly Statements. • Attending to complaints and maintenance.
• Our clients are informed weekly with regards to the progress of transactions. • We do all advertising and marketing of your home. • We offer our clients a one stop for pre-qualifications and bond originating and also assists our clients in negotiating the best possible interest rates with the financial institutions (banks) possible.
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We maintain an intensive marketing campaign through various media Online Marketing is growing exponentially Flyers, Monthly newsletters and Text messaging Word of Mouth
Flyers / brochures
online presence
Making the right decisions Giving A Mandate is your choice. You have the option of listing your property on either a Sole Mandate or Open Mandate. You always remain in control of the process when selling your property. SOLE MANDATE A written agreement between the seller and an estate agency to exclusively market the sellers’ property under certain defined terms and conditions.
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Marketing plan is tailor-make to suit sellers personal needs.
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Interaction with a single agent who is determined to fully understand your needs.
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The agent creates competition amongst buyers to compete the price.
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Consistency of price ensured. Exceedingly small chance of any commission dispute.
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Viewing times are set predictable and security is paramount.
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Property will not be abused as a springboard.
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Sole Mandate = Motivated Agent
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OPEN MANDATE
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The agent who has received a mandate from the seller may market and sell the property.
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General marketing and exposure of property supported by a shared marketing budget.
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You must repeat yourself in explaining your needs to many agents.
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Price often compromised due to agents competing on the property which creates confusion in the market due to buyers seeking out the agent that offers the lowest price.
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Less accountability creates less focus on the property.
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Risk of commission disputes and seller becoming liable to pay double commission
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Over exposure can imply desperation = ‘Bargain’ opportunity.
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Open Mandate = Diluted Motivation
hints for a successful sale Show casing your home is an excellent way to sell faster. Read our list of tips to make the most of this opportunity:
Outside the house • First impressions last. The first impression for the buyer is the external appearance and the way it fits into the surrounding area. Make your home attractive at first glance. • Mow the lawn and ensure that garden tools and hose pipes are neatly packed away. • Ensure that your swimming pool is clean and sparkling and that all water features are operating. • Spend a little time to ensure that exterior walls, woodwork and gutters are in good repair. Wash the walls or even give it a fresh coat of paint. • Make your braai and entertainment areas attractive.
• If you have pets, clean up all dirt and ensure that al pets are secured during viewings.
inside the house • Ensure that the interior is in move-in condition. • Apply paint touch ups or re-paint where needed. • Make it as bright and light as you can. Switch on the lights if necessary and open all the curtains to ensure ample light in all the rooms. In summer, open doors and windows as far as possible to allow fresh air to circulate. • Make sure that bathrooms are clean,
towels hung up neatly and all products packed away. • Baths, basins, toilets, taps and showers must be shiny. • Kitchen, stove and oven must be sparkling clean and all dishes and washing packed away. • Pick up all toys and pack away any items which make the rooms feel cluttered. • Pack away any clothes lying and hanging around. • In winter, make your home warm, cosy and inviting. • Make sure that visitors can view all the outbuildings. • Put fresh flowers in a vase on a
prominent spot. • Play classical music to create a pleasant atmosphere. • Do not hang about and make sure that family and friends are away during show times – it allows prospective buyers to be at ease, unobserved, comfortable, and free to voice their feelings. • Steam clean any dirty carpets. • Lock away all valuables. These tips, coupled with correct pricing, will increase the odds of achieving a sale at the best price within a reasonable amount of time.
pricing your home to sell or rent With fair market value a priority for today’s consumers, for homeowners wishing to sell or rent out their properties it is critical that the home is pitched at an accurate, marketrelated price that will enable it to compete with other comparable properties for sale or rent in the area. By making sure that your home is priced appropriately and is show-ready, you will increase your chances of a sale within a reasonable amount of time. The pitfalls of overpricing • Lack of buyer activity • Extends marketing time • Forces price reductions MARKET VAULE = PRICE A PROPERTY SHOULD SELL FOR ON THE OPEN MARKET
Costs Involved Purchaser
Transfer and bond registration costs: A Transfer duty and other transfer costs B Bond registration costs or bank guarantee cost (if applicable) C Bank initiation fee A + B + C = Total costs Total cash required upfront Deposit, if applicable, plus costs A + B
Seller
• Bond cancellation fee. It is important to submit a notice to the bank in writing for the cancelation of the bond. A three months’ notice is required to avoid penalties. • Outstanding amounts payable in respect of an estate/sectional title levy Municipal services fees • The seller is responsible for all costs involved to obtain valid compliance certificates e.g. electrical certificate, gas certificate and electrical fencing.
72 000 70 000 65 000
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68 000
2015
the transfer process
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Marketing Process by Agent.
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Offer accepted and agreement of sale completed.
BCR AGENT
Purchaser
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Agent sends copy of Agreement to Purchaser, Seller, Transferring Attorney and Bond Originator.
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Seller continues with bond payments until registration of the property in the Deeds Office.
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Attorney request all documents required to prepare the transfer documents from the Purchaser and Seller.
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Registration takes place. Attorneys notifies Purchaser, Seller and Agent and pays the Seller and Agent their respective monies due. THE PRUCHASER IS NOW THE NEW OWNER OF THE PROPERTY!
Seller obtains all required certificates: COC, Gas Certificate, Electric Fencing.
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Bond Attorney calls on Purchaser to sign bond documents and pay costs involved. Also liaise with Transferring Attorney regarding guarantees to secure the purchase price.
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All Attorneys involved lodge their documents at the Deeds Office at the same time. Deeds Office examines and processes documents for a minimum of between 7 and 10 working days.
Bank approves client & carries out valuation of property.Purchaser signs acceptance of bond. Bank appoints Attorney to register bond.
Purchaser pays deposit if applicable, applies for bond, and/or arranges cash or guarantees for the balance of the purchase price.
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Transferring Attorney calls for the Title Deed, existing bond cancellation figures and Rates and Levies clearance figures from the Municipality and Body Corporate, respectively.
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Ready to lodge cancellation of sellers’ existing bond, purchasers’ new bond and transfer of property from the seller to purchaser.
Once bond is granted, Transferring Attorney draws up transfer documents to be signed by the Purchaser and Seller. Purchaser pays transfer costs and balance of purchase price, if any.
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Transferring Attorney pays relevant transfer duty to Receiver of Revenue and obtain a receipt, also pays clearance amount(s) to the Municipality and Body Corporate respectively and awaits clearance certificate(s).
moving made easy
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weeks prior • Confirm date of move • Obtain quotations from furniture removal companies. • Obtain enough boxes, packaging tape, bubble wrap, newspaper, and permanent markers if you are going to do the packing yourself. • Confirm all insurance needs. Arrange with your short-term insurer to cover your transport risk for the day of your move – it is far less expensive than insurance provided by the removal company. • Arrange for the transfer/ disconnection of your fixed line telephone and/ or broadband service with the help of the communications company and arrange for the correct accounts. • Arrange for the transfer or disconnection of your water and electricity.
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weeks prior • Create an inventory of all your major belongings and allocate them to the rooms in your new home – write everything down! • Give away any belongings you no longer need to a charity of your choice or to friends. A garage sale is another option. • Arrange for the storage of your property, if necessary • If possible, visit your new home to take measurements for curtains and electronic appliances.
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weeks prior • Obtain all important records/information that you need to take with you from your doctor, dentist, schools etc, and keep important documents like your passport, insurance documents and service accounts handy. • Start packing if the removal company has not been contracted to do so. • Create a record keeping system and number each box with a complete list of everything that is in the box. • Do not make the boxes too heavy to lift – put heavier items in smaller boxes. Do not overload any of the boxes. • Take care of all address changes. • Arrange with the Post Office for the re-direction of your mail and transfer of radio and TV licence.
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weeks prior
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weeks prior • Cancel or reschedule newspaper deliveries, garden services etc. • If you still have a toddler around, arrange for a babysitter for the day of the move. • Make the necessary arrangements for your pets.
• Contact an electrician for the disconnection of the stove and other electric and electronic appliances. • Anchor the drum of your automatic washing machine by attaching the shipping brackets. • Remove or put aside items that must not be packed and mark them clearly: “DO NOT PACK/ REMOVE”. • Make sure that you have kept aside jewellery, money, firearms, insurance policies and documents of high value.
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days prior • Defrost and dry your fridge and freezer • Pack a box of necessities for the move and mark it clearly: “LAST ON, FIRST OFF”.
COMPANY PROFILE 2020 41 Jones Creek Zwartkop Golf Estate Centurion 0159 elsabe.olkers@bcrentals.co.za www.bcrentals.co.za +27 (0) 82 897 6260
