Before Estate Agents, There Were Attorneys....

DID YOU KNOW?

Attorneys Were the First Estate Agents

Long before flashy showhouses, open viewings and ‘Just Sold’ boards, property sales were handled by attorneys. Why? Because buying and selling property is, at its core, a legal transaction, not a marketing exercise.

Historically, when someone wanted to sell land or a home, they approached their attorney. That attorney didn’t just draft the contract, they handled the negotiations, vetted the buyer, dealt with compliance, and oversaw registration at the Deeds Office. In short: they did EVERYTHING.

Estate agents only entered the picture much later, focusing on sales and matchmaking but without the legal grounding or the accountability that comes with being an officer of the court.

Now, the process is often split: one person markets, another drafts, and someone else transfers. The result? Delays, miscommunication, and finger-pointing when things go wrong.

At Günther Attorneys & Conveyancers, we’ve brought the process full circle, back to its roots.

We handle the sale from listing to registration, ensuring one professional, accountable team manages the entire transaction.

We list. We draft. We register. We deliver. All at a competitive 2.5% commission (no VAT), minimum R30 000.00.

Why outsource when the original estate agents still exist and do it better?

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