There’s no denying that the world is becoming a smarter place – thanks to smart technology. Yes, it’s not uncommon nowadays to video call family who live on another continent; order food, clothes and furniture from your laptop; read your favourite book on your tablet; and order a ride home on your smartphone.
It should therefore come as no surprise that technology can even help you hunt for property or sell your home. Gone are the days of slogging through pages and pages of newspapers and printing out thousands of documents. Instead, kick your feet up, sit back and let smart technology help you become a house-hunting smarty-pants…
The (Inter)Net Value
Other than watching endless videos of Jimmy Kimmel lip sync battle with other celebs, the internet is also a great place for those who are on the house hunt! For starters, there are a number of online portals that allow buyers to browse and view available properties without having to move from the comfort of their bed or armchair. Our portal (www.rawson.co.za/property), in particular, is rather nifty as you can narrow your search down to your ideal location, number of rooms and bathrooms as well as your price range.
Then there’s also Facebook – no longer only reserved for “stalking” old school friends, the social networking site is also a hot spot to catch the newest property releases as they happen, read up on the latest property-related news and find helpful advice on buying and selling a home. Make sure you have liked us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/RawsonProperties) and that you’re following us to be the first in the know!
E-valuate your property
We understand that just making the decision to sell your home is already an overwhelming and vulnerable one – and you may not be ready as yet to have an agent come in to estimate just how much the place you’ve called home for years can sell. This is why we have introduced our E-Valuation platform: simply fill in a few key details about your property in our online form (https://www.rawson.co.za/property/e-valuation), press send and you’ll be sent a report that will help you determine your property value.
Once you have a better understanding of how much your property can fetch and feel comfortable in taking the next step, you can contact one of our sales agents (via our online portal – easy-peasy!) to give you a full valuation. Who knows, your home might just be the next property listed on our website!
Be calculated
House hunting is more often than not a rollercoaster of emotions – from the thrill of finding your ideal home to the stress of finding out just how much this dream house will cost you each month. Instead of experiencing a thousand emotions in one day, know what you are in for… by means of a simple calculation done on your smartphone, laptop or tablet. Our Bond Repayment Calculator and Transfer Costs Calculator are totally free cost calculation services that enable anyone – no matter how unfamiliar you are with any home purchase transaction – to estimate the extra costs involved in buying a home. Making a calculated move has never been easier or smarter!
Be in the know
Knowledge is power, or so we strongly believe. This is why we’ve created our Advice Centre (www.rawson.co.za/advice): this online hub – which you can access from you computer, smartphone or tablet – is where you can find the latest property trends and news as well as useful information on almost any and every property-related topics including renovations, bonds, rentals and investments. So, head on over, browse the articles or search any topic you have in mind and be informed.
