Mariaan and Carina

22/09/2026

🏡 DID YOU KNOW?

You can sign an Offer to Purchase today… but you don't become the registered owner of the property simply because you've signed the agreement.

✍️ The OTP/Sale Agreement
This records the agreement between buyer and seller and the conditions that need to be fulfilled.

📑 The transfer process
Conveyancers attend to the required documentation, costs, clearances and other requirements.

🏛️ Deeds Office registration
The transfer is lodged and examined, and when the transfer is registered, the property is registered in the buyer's name.

This is why buying or selling property involves much more than simply signing a contract.

There are many steps between “Congratulations, your offer was accepted!” and “The property is officially registered in your name.”

At Mandated Property Group, we believe buyers and sellers should understand the process they are entering into.

Mariaan & Carina
Mandated Property Group
📍 Polokwane & surrounding areas

21/09/2026

🏡 PROPERTY TIP MONDAY

The first 30 seconds of a viewing can make a bigger impression than you think.

Before a buyer has even walked through the kitchen or seen the bedrooms, they are already forming an impression.

👀 The entrance
🌿 The garden and outside areas
🧹 How clean and uncluttered the home feels
💡 Whether the home feels light and welcoming
👃 And yes… even the smell of the home

You don't need to spend thousands of rands preparing your home for sale.

Sometimes it's about cleaning, decluttering, opening curtains, switching on lights and creating a welcoming first impression.

Walk through your front door tomorrow and look at your home as though you are seeing it for the first time.

What would you notice?

Mariaan & Carina
Mandated Property Group

📍 Polokwane & surrounding areas

19/09/2026

18/09/2026

🐾 Today’s listing came with an unexpected assistant!

We were busy with a listing today when the seller’s cat decided that paperwork simply cannot be completed without supervision. 😹

There was affection, cuddles, a little interference with the documents… and apparently some very important assistance with the signing process! 🐾📑

We love these unexpected moments that happen while doing what we do. Every property—and every seller—has its own story.

Thank you to our very special four-legged assistant for making today’s listing memorable! ❤️

Mariaan & Carina
Mandated Property Group

18/09/2026

🏡 We see houses differently.

When we walk into a property, we don't only see the colour of the walls or the size of the rooms.

We start noticing the things that matter to buyers.

The light.
The layout.
The potential.
The little details.
And sometimes, the things that may make a buyer hesitate.

After working together for years, we have learned that two sets of eyes can notice a lot more than one. 😉

That is one of the things we enjoy most about working as a mother–daughter team.

What is the first thing YOU notice when you walk into a house? 👀

Mariaan & Carina
Mandated Property Group

📍 Polokwane & surrounding areas

17/09/2026

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17/09/2026

🏡 Before you put your house on the market…

Take a walk through your home as if you are seeing it for the first time.

What would a potential buyer notice?

✨ Is the entrance welcoming?
✨ Are the windows clean and letting in natural light?
✨ Is the garden neat and inviting?
✨ Are there small repairs you have been postponing?
✨ Does the home feel cared for?

You do not always need a major renovation before selling.

Sometimes, a little preparation can make a big difference in how buyers experience your property.

Our advice? Before spending money on improvements, let’s look at what is likely to add value—and what may simply add expense.

Prepare with purpose. Sell with confidence.

Mariaan & Carina

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16/09/2026

Let’s settle a property debate… 🏡😄

If you had to choose between these two homes, which would you pick?

A. A beautiful house with a smaller garden and less maintenance.

B. A slightly older house with a big garden, more space, and room to make it your own.

Both have their advantages. But the answer often depends on how you want to live, not just how the property looks.

And that’s what makes property interesting—there is no one-size-fits-all answer.

Which one would you choose: A or B? 👇

Mariaan & Carina
Mandated Property Group

15/09/2026

For sale by Mariaan and Carina supported by Mandated Property Group

3 Bedroom house in Capricorn, Polokwane, close to the new academic hospital

704sqm stand, 230sqm house
3 bedrooms, 2 lounges, dining area, 2 bathrooms, 2 garages, borehole, walled on all sides, alarm system

R1 990 000.00

Interested? Click here for more photos and details: - https://www.mandated.co.za/.../polok.../capricorn/mpls-11918
Call us:
Mariaan 084 620 2550
Carina 072 414 8095

15/09/2026

The price looks good. But is the property worth it? 🏡

A beautiful house can make you fall in love.

A big number can make you feel excited.

But before you make an offer, ask yourself:

“Am I buying the property… or am I buying the feeling?”

Because the right property is not necessarily the one with the most impressive price tag.

It is the one that makes sense for your needs, your budget, and your future.

That is where research, comparable sales and honest advice matter.

Would you rather buy a property you love… or a property that makes financial sense?