Red Door Properties Actions Detrimental to Sellers

I contacted Marius Maritz to ask to view a property that he advertised. He mentioned that there are renters in the property and they have approximately 8 months left of the contract and that he has been managing the leases on the property for three years. I rep**** that this did not matter as I am an investor and I will be paying cash. He then enquired whether I manage my leases myself to which I rep**** affirmatively.

He then changed his story and said that he cannot take me for viewing if I cannot proof to him that I have the cash in my bank and I should send him a bank statement or something showing the cash. I explained to him that I would first like to see the property to see if I am interested in buying it before I release any of my personal info as I think that this is against the POPIA act. He said that he would not show me the property.

I proceeded to phone his principal, Quinevere Methven, who told me that sellers do not like cash buyers as this is a big risk to them. She confirmed that they do not take cash buyers to view properties if they do not send proof of the cash in their bank.

I am sure that the seller is not aware of this and think that this is detrimental to the seller who needs to sell the property. I have no trust in Red Door Properties and will never buy a property through them.

SELLERS BEWARE OF WHAT AGENTS TELL PROSPECTIVE BUYERS IN ORDER TO PROTECT THEIR MANAGEMENT FEE INCOME.