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Hi Renette,

Honest question — are you trying to maximise price on your property, or maximise certainty?

After 20 years of ownership, the equity you've built is significant. The risk at this stage is leaving money on the table by going through the wrong channel with the wrong buyer pool.

I work with sellers in this part of Pretoria where getting the valuation right matters as much as the timeline. Worth a 10-minute call this week?

Tielman

Hi Renette,

Following up on the note I sent a few days ago.

You've held this property since 2006 — that's a long time, and the decision to sell deserves a proper conversation, not a rushed one.

Worth a quick chat this week?

Tielman

Hi Renette,

One thing I'm seeing in your area of Pretoria right now: properties on large stands are attracting a narrower buyer pool through traditional listings, which is pushing achieved prices down.

The auction route tends to concentrate serious buyers into a single event — and competitive bidding does the rest.

Happy to send the full picture if useful.

Tielman

Hi Renette,

Sold a property on a comparable stand in this part of Pretoria last month. Hammer price came in at R 9.1 million — the seller had been sitting on a private-treaty offer of R 8.2 million for three weeks before we went to auction.

That R 900 000 difference is real money after 20 years of ownership.

Curious if your situation looks similar. Happy to share what I'd do in your shoes — reply if useful.

Tielman

Hi Renette,

This will be my last note unless I hear back.

If the timing isn't right, I completely understand — selling a property you've owned for 20 years is not a small decision. I'm happy to circle back in 60 days if that suits you better.

Just reply and I'll make a note.

Tielman

Hi Renette,

Closing the loop. Wishing you well with your property.

If anything changes — on timing, pricing, or just wanting a second opinion — you have my details.

Tielman