Client Testimonials

Here what some of our clients have to say:

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Otter Mist

Dear Casper

Thank you so much for a truly successful and memorable evening. Our Kildare Pre-Primary Auction was the most successful auction that we have ever hosted and its all because we had such a talented, dedicated and enthusiastic auctioneer. We managed to raise over R87,000 which is considerably more than we have ever raised. You were so amazing with the bidders and the comments, jokes and enthusiasm with the parents, granny’s and guests was fantastic. We truly believe that the evening would not have been nearly as successful had you not been there and I just wanted to thank you so much! Throughout the evening, you remained 200% focused and enthusiastic and this just shows what passion you have for what you do.

I know that you were there out of good will and we really appreciate it. I hope that the senior management of Auction Alliance is aware of what excellent service you give to your sellers and buyers as this was very evident last night.

Thank you so much and we hope to see you again next year.

Kind regards

Mary-Ann Hut

Kildare Pre-Primary Board and PTA member

Sunflower fund ball Gavin Collins

Hi Ariella

I just wanted to thank you personally for doing such an outstanding job at the Sunflower Fund Ball. You auctioned one of my street scenes and did it with such style I almost wanted to buy it back myself.

Further more your research and comments were delivered accurately and passionately and for this I thank you.

I certainly hope our paths cross again and I get the opportunity to see you auction more of my work.

 

Warm regards

Gavin Collins

City of Cape Town

Estri Zest

LETTER OF COMMENDATION

In today's business world in South Africa Companies are marred with poor service and it became the norm that employees are lazy and see their work as a job and not a career.

I was very suprised when I started to deal with Auction Allaince  as they do not form the norm and I experienced excellent service from the company.

There is in particular one employee with the name of Uzel Zalimba which really impressed me with her professionalism. She responded very quickly to all my queries and is always friendly and helpful, even when the property is handled by a different person. She assisted me with various properties where I wanted the property registered in the name of a nominee. Her response time with the transaction and resigning of documentation was exemplary.

I really think that any company can proud of such an employee and that she can carry your name as a super brand forward.

JJ Cloete

 

Longspan Gutters

Dear Elias,

RE: SALE OF 6 MONACO ROAD, KILLARNEY GARDENS BY AUCTION ALLIANCE

I'm amazed at the fast and most professional manner in which you and your team of people at AUCTION ALLIANCE have successfully concluded the sale of our property at 6 Monaco Road, Killarney Gardens, Cape Town. I'm even more amazed and impressed that you concluded the sale in less than 2 months into your mandate and prior to the property being placed on your auction scheduled to be held at Crystal Towers Hotel in Century City tomorrow, Thursday 19th August 2010!

The extensive marketing and advertising of properties by AUCTION ALLIANCE simply cannot be matched; it's powerful, it's professional and it's world-class, resulting in successfully bringing together happy buyers and happy sellers through this most desirable mechanism!

The overall experience right from the start to the conclusion of the sale has been seamless, with absolutely no hassles or complications whatsoever. Your investor client base is no doubt well conversed and sophisticated in property dealings through the AUCTION ALLIANCE informative marketing and advertising, making this an ideal recipe for success to both sellers and buyers alike.

LONGSPAN GUTTERS is proud of its association with AUCTION ALLIANCE, and we have no hesitation in referring your professional service to our friends and customers.

Elias, thank you for the fantastic service which we've enjoyed whilst dealing with you; it's been nothing short of excellent! It's little wonder your company has grown in leaps and bounds.

Best wishes to you and the team at AUCTION ALLIANCE, you deserve your success.

Regards,

For LONGSPAN GUTTERS
GUS BEHN

Matthew de Klerk

Dear Auction Alliance

I recently attended the commercial property auction at Crystal Towers Hotel and Spa in Century City. It was the first time that i've attended a real estate auction and I was completely overwhelmed! The event ran efficiently, and the manager (Robyn) was truly phenomenal. She was friendly, informative and answered all our questions. The hotel was beautiful and the service was great. Well done on a successful auction!

Matthew de Klerk

Maitland Trust Ltd

Hi Greg,

I must congratulate you and your team on a well driven exercise in the marketing and final sale of the abovementioned property.

Throughout the negotiations and discussions held with the various role players, the professional way in which the matter was dealt with by the Alliance team and the way it was finalized could only be commended.

No pressure was exerted on anyone during the whole process to make hasty decisions which enhanced the whole process to an excellent conclusion.

We would most definitely make use of your services in the future.

My personal thanks to yourself and Andreas Greeff for your valued efforts in making this sale a huge success.

Many thanks and kind regards

 

Gustav von Geyso
Senior Manager

Jackie Cameron

Want to sell property in a hurry?

Jackie Cameron
15 March 2010

Try an auctioneer. You'll be in for a pleasant surprise

Residential property auctions have a reputation for attracting big bargain-hunters and sellers in serious financial trouble - and it's this reputation that the average estate agent will dangle in front of a potential seller's nose. It's a reputation I largely bought into, until my husband was offered a new job in distant climes and we decided to test the property market.

Not wanting to heavily subsidise someone else's life in our comfortable Cape Town home, we called some estate agents. Then we called, and we called. No-one was in a hurry to do business. I know property usually takes several months to sell, but I couldn't help wondering whether this was perhaps because the average South African estate agent has a passive work style after years of knocking together easy transactions.

Enter Jared Gottschalk, the enthusiastic young agent working for a top auction company, Rael Levitt's Auction Alliance. I'd seen his number on an auction sign hammered to a neighbouring property and had wondered what he made of the local market conditions. The phone was barely down when Jared arrived to view the property.

He was impressive: he paced, thoughtfully, through the property, taking time to get a feel for who might like to live there.

"I've got buyers who might be interested," he said, explaining that investors who had been unsuccessful in connection with similar properties at other auctions might be interested in this particular property. He had their details on his database and would be in touch with them.

He came back later, with an information pack about auctions, an overview of our property - including documents drawn from the Deeds Office and everything a prospective buyer might want to know, right down to what we paid for our home and the mortgage registered on the property. The pack would be shown to potential buyers - and it did not look like a pack I've ever been given by an estate agent. It was warts 'n all, a transparent picture of what was being offered up for sale, packed with clues about how negotiable we may - or may not - be.

Gottschalk's estimate of what the property would sell for was similar to that given to us by one other estate agent. It was a realistic figure that resonated with us - not too high, not too low.

After signing up, and agreeing to a confidential reserve price, Gottschalk swung into action. True to his word, he brought in a bevy of potential buyers who had been scouting for similar properties at other auctions. Some of them were hardnosed investors; others were young, first-time buyers looking for a family home.

A billboard notifying passers-by of show days and the auction date shot up above the garden wall.

Gottschalk placed massive advertisements in national newspapers. Our property looked like the star of the show - a far cry from the postage stamp size-ads that occasionally emerged in a newspaper supplement the last time we sold our home through an estate agent. The advertising was so loud that everyone who knew us and read a newspaper called to find out why we were selling.

The property was also showcased on property search websites. Aside from getting pictures taken for his company's impressive brochures and site, Gottschalk called in Private Property to take its own for its website search area.

He held two show houses. And he reported back to us, regularly. The weekend before auction day, Gottschalk said, after registering a handful of seriously interested buyers: "I know who is going to buy your property."

He was right. The young couple who also wanted the furniture were the highest bidders.

The actual auction was an adrenalin-pumping business, particularly in the final negotiation stages as the auctioneer, in this case Rael Levitt, got us closer to agreeing the price. We were reminded that auction sales are unconditional and that that the buyer pays commission.

These well-groomed auctioneers were slick and assertive, from the time they welcomed bidders as they arrived to soft rumba music to the time they escorted successful buyers to an adjacent room to sign on the dotted line. The attention to detail was astounding: there were lawyers available for parties who didn't have their own and credit card machines were available for deposit payments.

By the time we left the auction, with a complimentary bottle of the finest Cape red from the auctioneer under our arm, the buyers had paid their deposit for the property and our transaction was on its way to the transferring attorney.

One month after meeting Gottschalk, our property was sold. Two weeks later we moved out.

ABSA Bank Ltd

Hi, All

As today is my last day at Absa, I believe it prudent to thank you guys for your professionalism, energy and ZEST! Your positive attitude truly amazed me each and every day! Thank you for your support, friendliness, professionalism and help in order to make the Rapid Auction Programme a true success!

I believe that this initiative can only be a success with a great team like you!

Alliance Group is truly AHEAD OF THE GAME!!

I will miss working with a professional bunch like you!! All the best for your future business endeavors!

Kind Regards

Suria

First National Bank

"I was initially skeptical about selling the property due to the low value and the state that the property was in. I was, however, pleasantly surprised and amazed at the number of people attending the auction. This must be an indication that the pre-arrangements for the auction were well attended to and that the advertisements were well placed.

As previously mentioned, on the day of the auction everything was very professional and to cap it all, to my surprise, a property that I felt wouldn't fetch R 200 000 was sold in excess of R 560 000…

……In closing I would like to thank Mark for handling the auction in the manner that he did and look forward to a long and mutual beneficial working relationship between FNB Trust Services and yourselves."

Alta van Goeverden
REGIONAL HEAD - FNB

Investec Private Bank

"…we view your approach and conduct as extremely professional and verily believe that we shall explore new skies with you.""…we view your approach and conduct as extremely professional and verily believe that we shall explore new skies with you."

Philip Taljaard

PriceWaterhouseCoopers

Congratulations!

What a wonderful success story you are.  It just shows what good service, integrity and expertise can do if implemented with passion!  Well done Rael for creating the environment where a team works really well but the worth of the individuals still stands out.

May the future evolution be a revolution!

Regards,
Eilen Fey

Edward Nathan Sonnenburgs

" Thanks again for the brilliant and most professional job!"Stephen Powell"Thanks to you guys. the Alliance Group do not fail to impress us- on top of your game as usual! Superb effort."Megan Mcevoy"Thanks again for the brilliant and most professional job!"

Stephen Powell

SA Homeloans

Dear Craig,

Thank you for your e-mail. I am very well thanks.

Dylan is amazing. I am very impressed by his attitude, his high level of service delivery and his hands on  knowledge of the process and the areas he deals with.

It is an absolute pleasure to work with him. I am glad that he is looking after SAHL in the Gauteng area.

Kind Regards.

Kirthi Biseswar
Manager: Litigation
SA Homeloans

Cape Jewish Communal Centre

Dear Rael,

In my personal capacity, I am the Executor for the above Estate.

Through the good offices of Banard Katzef & Associates, I arranged for the auction of the residential property of the above Estate to be undertaken by your firm, Alliance Group.

Your firm was represented by Bradley Stephens who I met for the first time when arrangements were first entered into. The auction was successfully held last month and I have confirmed the sale.

Originally I had been concerned by the valuation supplied by your firm which I initially had challenged. This matter was professionally and politely handled by your staff and I am today satisfied  that the correct selling price was in fact realised.

Bradley was at all times very efficient and competent. It was a pleasure to have dealt with him. He was always approachable and friendly.

I thank you and you firm for the good service and trust that we have occasion to do business again."

Simon Brodovcky
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION CAPE TOWN JEWISH COMMUNAL CENTRE

Department of Education

"A word of gratitude for the furniture, on behalf of the district I wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude to your company for donating the furniture to our school, Lower Tsojane JSS, This contribution will go a long way strengthening a relationship between our District and your company. We wish to thank you in a special way especially that you chose our school in a community where unemployment and poverty are the order of the day. May your company derive strength from our joy and may it grow to the greatest heights."

Ngonzo ML
District Director

De Beers

Thank you very much for conducting the auction at Johannesburg Supply Chain Centre last Friday. The event was a resounding success and in no small part due to the part you and your team played. Many thanks and regards."

Grant van Dassie
JHB SUPPLY CHAIN CENTRE
DE BEERS GROUP SERVICES

Geoff Brownell

"Just a very short note to thank you for the way you and your team handled the sale on the 21st. I don't need to tell you how efficient you all are but it is great to experience such professionalism these days. I know that we must arrange a lunch but in the mean time thanks again for everything."

Sonia Chickesh

Dear Team Alliance!

Many thanks for the excellence you showed throughout the process of the auctioning of my property, and the kind attention you paid me during this time, particularly on the day of the auction.

Rael, thank you for the assurance that you gave me as to protecting and keeping my property secure. Your words to me and my family on that day were comforting and inspired great confidence in the Alliance Group.

Shaie, I had every confidence in your ability to see the situation clearly, for what it was. You inspired trust in your sound judgment and provided the re-assurance that I needed. Thank you for your involvement!

It has been a pleasure associating with Alliance Group in this matter, and I would have no hesitation in recommending your services to others. Many thanks again for the excellent service!"

Pam Wertheim

Firstly I would like to thank you most sincerely for your assistance in selling my mom's flat.  You are to be highly commended on your professionalism, ethics and caring. Your dedication and competence to the last detail making sure that you followed up and kept me posted on all the activity prior to the auction was most appreciated. Thank you once again.

It was an absolute pleasure doing business with you Jared and Alliance Group is being and will be highly recommended to whom ever I have and will come into contact with please feel free to give my name and details to anyone you wish me to chat to it would be my pleasure and privilege to inform them of your company.It is seldom one gets to do business with a company with such high standards, dynamic, dedicated and caring people.

Thank you once again from a VERY SATISFIED customer."

Electron

Dear Sean

It is difficult (impossible) to thank you sufficiently for the service you have provided us with in the sale of our property. We are overwhelmed by your tireless dedication to providing us with excellent service, advice and for supporting me personally during my frequent periods of anxiety. Hilda joins me in wishing you and your family to have a wonderful and healthy year and that you will be blessed with health and happiness.

Hilda and Danny

 

Estee Lauder Companies Pink Illumination Ball

Dear Ariella and Gift

I wanted to write to you personally to thank you so much for your support of our Estee Lauder Companies Pink Illumination Ball.  What you did was amazing and the response we have had from our guests on the evening has been really fantastic.

Your contribution to the event certainly made a huge difference and we are very grateful for your involvement and contribution.

Thank you so much again.

with best wishes

Sue

 

Sue Fox

Managing Director

Estee Lauder Companies South Africa (PTY) Ltd

Ferrari

Homestead

Investment Property Databank South Africa (Pty) Limited

Positive Heroes

Dear Ariella

Putting together an event like our Fashion Show, last Thursday, is a massive, massive undertaking. With so many moving parts and needs. Doing it on a tiny budget is even more challenging:
not something we could ever contemplate without your unstinting, unqualified and generous support.

We just couldn't have done it without you. How you manage to get people to part with their cash is both a mystery and an art. You are unstoppable. And we, literally, couldn't do this without you.

We are still totting up exactly how much the event raised, but it was around R120,000. A truly fantastic amount (especially in these economic times!) and an amount that means we can carry on the work that we do through 2012. We'll be out there, in public, with our Heroes, reducing the stigma that still surrounds HIV.

And you will be with us in spirit.

So, THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts. You are OUR Heroes.

with love from
Reon, Brooke, Soraya, Gavin, Sue and Victoria
and all the Positive Heroes out there.

Keep the Dream