Ruaan Kapp agent profile

Ruaan Kapp

Harcourts Mandela Bay / Candidate Property Practitioner

More about Ruaan

With over 12 years of dedicated experience in the retail industry, Ruaan has honed a diverse skill set encompassing both sales and managerial roles. His career in retail has been marked by a consistent track record of driving sales growth and enhancing customer satisfaction. Ruaan's transition into the real estate sector is driven by his long-standing passion for property and a deep understanding of market dynamics. His extensive retail experience has equipped him with exceptional communication, negotiation, organizational, and strategic planning skills, all of which are now being channeled into his thriving real estate career.

Ruaan's move from retail to real estate is a natural progression fueled by his enduring passion for property and market analysis. His broad experience in sales and customer service, combined with his lifelong interest in real estate, positions him as a dynamic and effective real estate professional dedicated to achieving excellence in every transaction.

Estate Agent Property News Articles

Market & Opinion

Africa’s Wealth Boom: What It Means for South Africa’s Property Market

27 Aug 2025

Africa’s millionaire population is set to soar by 65% over the next decade, according to the newly released Africa Wealth Report 2025 by Henley & Partners and New World Wealth. This rapid growth is reshaping the continent’s economic map — and South Africa, with its thriving high-end real estate sector, stands to benefit significantly.

Market & Opinion

Property Market Snapshot: What South African Agents Are Seeing on the Ground

29 Jul 2025

The latest FNB Estate Agent Survey for the second quarter of 2025 reveals a slight cooling in South Africa’s residential property market. While activity and sentiment have dipped compared to the previous quarter, the affordable housing segment continues to shine, driven by interest rate cuts and increased demand from first-time buyers.

Market & Opinion

Selling an Overpriced Property: How to Bounce Back and Attract Buyers

18 Aug 2025

When it comes to selling a home, every property owner dreams of securing the best possible price. Unfortunately, one of the most common mistakes sellers make is setting the price too high. While it might seem like a good idea to “test the market,” overpricing can backfire, leaving a home stuck on the market for months, attracting little interest, and eventually forcing the seller to accept less than fair value.

Industry

Overpricing Costs South African Homeowners Time and Money, New MyProperty Report Finds

10 Sep 2025

South African homeowners risk losing both time and value when they overprice their properties, according to the newly released MyProperty Sentiment Index 2025. The report, based on feedback from over 200 estate agents, reveals that over 75% of homes end up selling below the asking price — and in many cases only after extended delays.