Marinda Otto agent profile

Marinda Otto

More about Marinda

After a career in training, coaching, teaching, sales and marketing I am uniquely positioned to excel in the real estate field. I joined The Real Estate Market in 2015 and I am registered as a Professional in Real Estate with the PPRA. I was nominated Top Agent from 2018 till now with KW South Africa. I received the Award for Highest Individual Number of Registered Properties in 2021 from KW Dynamic. I firmly believe in putting my clients first and taking the time to truly understand their unique needs and desires. This enables me to tailor my services for an exceptional experience. I understand that buying or selling a property is a significant life event. I strive to make the entire sales process a memorably pleasant experience for my clients. I do pay attention to detail and offer excellent professional client service which include feedback and empathy for the emotions behind selling and buying a property. I follow a high level of integrity, etchical and personal values!l

Estate Agent Property News Articles

Market & Opinion

Important red flags in property deals to look out for

17 Jul 2024

Learn how to spot important red flags in property deals to avoid scams. Verify agents, confirm property ownership, and be cautious of fake listings. Stay vigilant and protect your investment.

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.

Market & Opinion

Housing Affordability: How First-Time Buyers are Coping

09 Jul 2024

First-time homeownership remains a challenging goal for many South Africans, particularly the youth. Despite a brief period in 2020/21 when interest rates were cut to record lows, participation by young buyers, defined as those under 35 years old, has continued to decline steadily since 2010. This is according to insights from the latest FNB Estate Agents Survey that looks at understanding how first-time buyers are navigating a tight monetary policy environment.

Market & Opinion

Rental growth surges in Q2 2024

03 Sep 2024

Rental growth in South Africa surged in Q2 2024, reaching its highest post-pandemic levels. The PayProp Rental Index shows year-on-year growth peaked at 5.2% in June, outpacing inflation for the first time in five years. While tenants face rising debt burdens, landlords and rental agents are seeing real-terms returns improve, signaling a potential recovery for the sector. Provinces like the Western Cape are leading the way, with rental growth hitting 11.7% – the fastest since 2017.