Property Sale by Leadhome

Leadhome recently sold our beloved home of 31 years which is situated in Queensburgh, KwaZulu-Natal. Whilst there were a number of very willing and capable estate agents who engaged with us, the organisation that stood out head and shoulders above the rest was Leadhome. The reason is simple – their cutting-edge business model. This model makes full use of the Internet to not only market the properties they list, but it uses its proprietary software integrated with the web to interface with buyers and sellers as a means of setting up appointments, confirming appointments, providing feedback after viewings and regularly giving updates on the success or otherwise of the listing on a week-by-week basis. Save for the initial introductory meeting with their property consultant, followed up by a formal appraisal of the property to be listed, there was no need for any further face-to-face interaction with the consultant during the listing period albeit that there was regular communication via email and mobile whenever necessary. Our experience was that their appraisal was professional and right-on-the-button when it comes to the value of this fixed asset. Cognisant of the “power” of the internet, they start the selling process by engaging a professional photographer to take copious well-placed pictures in order to give the listing maximum exposure and impact on all the major property websites as well as their own. (An example of the potential of this medium is that we had one potential buyer make an appointment to see our property at 9.30pm for the weekend ahead – an armchair decision at its best.) Needless to say, the listing posted included a full review of the property and needed no correction and/or modification by us – again an indicator of their professionalism, commitment and dedication they provide all their customers. Another strong feature of their model is that they know that there is no one more equipped or qualified to market a property than the owner wishing to sell that property. This was initially daunting for us but, after the second viewing, there was no looking back and we soon learned to market and eventually sell our house without too much difficulty. Add all this together and you get a modern, effective and cost effect way to sell homes, apartments and land in South Africa. These efficiencies translate savings which are shared the sellers in the form of reduced commissions. – in our case is was approximately 55.3% lower than most reputable estate agents around – on large sales, this is a sizeable saving in Rands. Our experience with Leadhome was highly commendable and worthy of praise. Further, our consultant was exemplary in his communication with us and proved to be business-like and professional to the task of selling our house. He not only succeeded in securing one sale but then promptly followed up with more advantageous backup offer which was the final cause of sale. Well done Shane Young and thank you. May you be blessed to serve others with same distinction as you have served us.