Sonja Buhrmann - FFC 2023223921 agent profile

Sonja Buhrmann - FFC 2023223921

Protea Real Estate / Principal Property Practitioner / Managing Partner

More about Sonja

For me a house and home is such an important part of a person’s daily functioning. It therefore is my goal to help other people find the house that perfectly fits their physical and emotional needs. Selling a home can be a very stressful and even sad experience because of the emotional investment that has been made there. I love to guide the seller and buyer through the buying and selling process with knowledge, communication and service that testifies of genuine care. I know my clients are satisfied when they say they are … I have 17 years’ corporate experience in the field of strategic marketing, legal and regulatory affairs, business management and consulting. I joined the property industry in 2011 and enjoy every minute of it! I regularly attend training conventions and seminars in order to learn everything about this exciting industry and to stay ahead of the game. MASTER PRACTITIONER IN REAL ESTATE (MPRE) B Com (Law); BA Communications (Hons)

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

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?

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.