Is the market changing in 2012?
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2011 didn’t exactly set the property market alight, but perhaps 2012 will see a change. Indications in the last 2 month of 2011 did show a 36% increase in Bond applications and a higher percentage of bonds were granted. Economists see little change for the coming year based on household debt levels and confidence in the market as a whole. But we have seen a marked increase in attendance at show houses and enquiries of “ For Sale” boards and our web site.
Do we have a the start of a turn in the market? It’s a well known fact that the cost of new developments is at least 35% higher than existing properties, so there is no better time to buy your home than now.
This could also be the time to think about a new career in property.
New Year, New Career, New Challenge,
For many, the year started of dismally, retrenchments metered out, early retirement set in motion and hitting walls when trying to get into the job market- perhaps being too qualified, too inexperienced, too old, too young and so on and so forth. Other people wanting to make changes in their careers were hesitant to do so due to the economy and the risk of starting a new position and the likelihood of being a retrenchment statistics. Moms wanting to return to the market place after having children spending time at home find it particularly difficult.
Welcome to 2012, it’s the time after when kids have gone back to school and the year is taking on the familiar pattern, and now you have the time to think about changes you need to make to fulfil goals and reach dreams.
Perhaps you’ve been working in your field of business for many years and feel that its high time you had a change in scenery. You’ve come to a dead end, and need a new challenge, something different where you can utilise the skills you’ve gained through the years and learn more in a new industry.
If you’ve been a statistic of retrenchment or early retirement and want to venture into the business world again what better opportunity than to try real estate. It is by far the easiest and cheapest way to set yourself up in a new business and you can earn while you learn.
There seems to be little interest from employers in a rather large and important group of the working community – Moms returning to work. These women are often overlooked either due to length of time they have chosen to be out of work and their perceived lack of commitment to the company because the children and family come first.
But with the relative flexi time work hours makes live at a lot easier working in the Real Estate industry.
So Moms who are nervous about jumping back into the job market have the opportunity to do a complete about turn and embrace a position which allows unlimited earning potential as well as flexibility and on the job training.
With new regulation being enforced throughout the industry and the economy taking a deep breath and struggling to its feet, the road is now paved for success in this rewarding field.
Although many see estate agencies as a “sale role” , some of the most successful people have come from backgrounds as diverse as nursing, teaching and customer services. So to achieve in this industry you can come form any background. Principals are looking for a personality type, not so much a skill set.
Benefits include huge earning potential, creating a property portfolio, management and the possibility of owning your own franchise.
This is a very exciting time, and those hesitant in returning to the workplace can open themselves to new possibilities within Real estate.
All you need to start a new business career in Real Estate is personal drive, a passion for property, your own car and a few months capital.
Full and comprehensive training will be given, and assistance in obtaining the NQF4.
Interested? Phone me at the office on 031-3121555 or 082-463-7785
