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title: What You Should Expect From Your Agent – And What They Expect From You
description: If you're preparing to sell your home in South Africa, one of the most important decisions you'll make is choosing the right estate agent.
---

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# [What You Should Expect From Your Agent – And What They Expect From You](https://blog.sothebysrealty.co.za/what-you-should-expect-from-your-agent-and-what-they-expect-from-you)

 Written by [Lew Geffen Sotheby's International Realty](https://blog.sothebysrealty.co.za/author/lew-geffen-sothebys-international-realty) | Oct 7, 2025 1:42:43 PM

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