Dina Porteous agent profile

Dina Porteous

Pearls Sales and Rentals / Principal Registered with the PPRA

More about Dina

Dina Porteous has been a registered Property Practitioner since 1991. As a Principal Owner of a Real Estate Franchise, her business gave her the opportunity to learn and master all the sectors of the property industry. This included Leisure Rentals, Property Management, Long Term Rentals, Residential and Commercial Sales and undoubtedly she became the agent of choice for developers in her area. Her brought knowledge of the industry gave her a skills advantage that literally assisted her clients from the beginning to the end of their property investments. Dina believes that collaboration and networking is key to reaching sales and marketing objectives. Dina served as a member of the Estate Agency Affairs Board, she is a founding member of Real Estate Business Owners of South Africa (REBOSA) established to lobby interest on behalf of real estate business owners. She is Community Expert Practitioner in Real Estate Highest Qualifications. PG Dip - Management (UCT) Highest Designation Charter Practitioner Real Estate

Estate Agent Property News Articles

Market & Opinion

Should you buy a new home before selling your existing one?

21 Oct 2024

When homeowners decide to sell their property, one important question arises: should you buy a new home before selling your current one, or sell first and then buy? This decision depends on various factors, such as whether you’re moving locally or to another province or country, whether you have children in school, and the need for a deposit.

Technology

How AI is being used to scam property buyers and sellers

20 Nov 2024

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in real estate has revolutionised property transactions, offering tools for better property analysis and customer engagement. However, criminals are exploiting these advancements to perpetrate sophisticated scams that can be used to target property buyers and sellers in South Africa.

Market & Opinion

The marketability-value equation: How to strike the right balance when pricing your home for sale

07 Mar 2025

In today's ever-evolving real estate market, understanding the intricate balance between a property's value and its marketability is crucial for both sellers and buyers. We delve into the key differences between these concepts and explore how they impact property transactions. Plus, we'll take a closer look at how a property valuation is done in South Africa.

Market & Opinion

South Africa’s property market: A balancing act between recovery and affordability

18 Nov 2024

The South African property market is entering a new chapter, characterized by cautious optimism and subtle shifts in activity. Despite encouraging signs of renewed interest, house prices remain relatively stagnant, leaving buyers, sellers, and industry professionals wondering: What’s next for the property market?