For buyers
Buy with your eyes open.
Understand affordability, property value, risks and the Offer to Purchase before you commit.
- First-time buyer consultations
- OTP review and offer guidance
- Buyer representation
- Private-sale coordination
Cape Town · Remote & in-person support
Property decisions,
made clearer.
Whether you’re buying your first home, selling privately or exploring a development opportunity, I help you understand the process, protect your interests and move forward with confidence.
Buyer guidancePrivate-sale supportDevelopment insight
Not sure where to start?
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What do you need help with?
Practical support
Choose only the help you need.
No confusing process and no one-size-fits-all package. We start with your situation, then agree on the right level of assistance.
For sellers
Sell privately, with professional backup.
You stay involved while I support the pricing, marketing, buyer vetting, paperwork and transfer journey.
- Remote listing assistance
- Desktop valuation and listing strategy
- Buyer screening and OTP support
- Full in-person sales service available
Clear seller commission
More of your sale.
Still yours.
The Virtual Agent · Seller commission
2% + VATProfessional support for your sale, with a clear commission from the start.
2.3% including VAT at 15%
Let’s discuss your saleKeep more from your sale
Your home. Your savings.
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Illustrative comparison only: 5% and 7% are example commission rates, not universal charges or quotes from specific agents. Actual rates and service scope vary. Savings compare commission only, including VAT, at the same sale price.
Commission is calculated on the sale price. Service scope and mandate terms are confirmed in writing. Separate legal, finance and compliance costs may apply. VAT basis: SARS standard rate.
Feasibility studies
Before you buy the plot,
understand the potential.
Considering vacant land, an R1 property or a development opportunity? Bring the numbers, practical constraints and likely outcome into focus before committing.
Vacant plots · R1 developmentsA promising site needs a practical plan.
We assess the opportunity as a whole: what you pay, what it could cost to develop, what the completed property may be worth and where the risks sit.
R1 opportunities are assessed against the property’s verified zoning, title conditions, services and required approvals. Development potential is specific to each site.
Discuss a development opportunity- 01
Purchase price & acquisition
Assess the asking price against comparable opportunities, allowing for acquisition costs and the proposed use.
- 02
Build & development costs
Consider construction, site preparation, services, professional fees, approvals, finance, holding costs and a contingency.
- 03
Likely end value
Review comparable completed properties, buyer demand and realistic resale scenarios.
- 04
Risks & feasibility
Test the margin against delays, cost increases and lower end values. Identify the checks needed before you decide to proceed, renegotiate or walk away.
Feasibility is an assessment based on available information and assumptions, not a guarantee of approvals or returns. Specialist planning, engineering, quantity surveying and legal input may be needed. Cape Town development guidance.
Private Sale Masterclass · South Africa
Your property.
Your sale.
A clearer process.
For private sellers who want to take an active role and understand what happens from setting the asking price to transfer.
Next masterclass–
Enquire about the masterclassAsk Melissa about availability and the class format.
What we’ll cover
Pricing your property
Use comparable sales and market context to set a realistic asking price and negotiation strategy.
Marketing that informs
Prepare the property, choose photographs and write an accurate listing that helps buyers decide.
Buyer screening
Ask the right questions, understand proof of affordability and distinguish interest from readiness to buy.
Confident viewings
Plan appointments, manage personal safety, answer questions and follow up with interested buyers.
Offer to Purchase basics
Understand the OTP’s key terms, conditions, deposits and timelines, and when to get legal advice before signing.
Compliance & disclosures
Prepare for property disclosures, relevant compliance certificates and document checks with your conveyancer.
The conveyancing journey
Follow the stages from an accepted offer through conditions, transfer preparation and registration.
Avoid common mistakes
Recognise overpricing, unverified buyers, unclear agreements, payment scams and missed deadlines.
Practical education for private sellers. Your conveyancer should advise on the legal requirements and documents for your specific sale.
About Me · Meet your virtual agent
Hi, I’m Melissa.
I’m a Cape Town property consultant who believes clients deserve clear explanations before big decisions. I work remotely where it saves you time, and in person where it adds value.
My approach combines practical property guidance, honest communication and the support to help buyers and sellers understand what happens next.
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