Listing → Enquiry → Offer (OTP) → Bond → Docs & FICA → Clearance → Lodgement → Registered
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List in minutes Seller ▸ Starts in WhatsApp from solddirect.co.za — no app, no portal login▸ POPIA consent captured first; owner confirmed▸ Chooses Free (0%, exclusive) or Flex (1% of sale price)▸ Sole mandate e-signed; guided intake builds a structured listing▸ Listing live & syndicated to Property24 / Private Property2
Enquire & get bond-ready Buyer ▸ Taps “Enquire on WhatsApp” from the portal listing▸ POPIA consent; viewing arranged▸ In-chat bond pre-qualification via BetterBond (our originator)▸ Pre-approved amount, rate & repayment — buyer is bond-ready3
Offer to Purchase Both ▸ Structured OTP with suspensive conditions (subject to bond, etc.)▸ Counter-offer and acceptance handled in-chat▸ Both parties e-sign — a binding sale agreement exists▸ Deal record created and timestamped4
Bond, legal & transfer Conveyancing ▸ Multi-bank bond application via BetterBond → bond granted▸ Three attorneys: transferring, bond, cancellation▸ FICA both parties; title deed, rates figures & SARS transfer duty▸ Compliance certificates; rates clearance; bank guarantees▸ Deeds Office lodgement → registration → keys & payoutHow Sold Direct earns ● Bond origination share from the bank (via BetterBond) — paid by the bank● 1% facilitation fee on non-qualifying deals (cash / sub-80% bond / non-partner)● Conveyancer panel advertising (fixed subscriptions — no referral fees, per LPC rules)● Optional add-ons: photography, compliance coordination, insuranceThe banks pay us, not the consumer. No bond in the deal? A disclosed 1% — 6× less than full service (6% + VAT).
Compliance built in ● POPIA consent captured before any data — encrypted sensitive fields● Registered property practitioners (PPRA, Fidelity Fund Certificate) assist both parties throughout — registration is a precondition to taking any mandate● FICA on both parties via the conveyancer● Compliance certificates: electrical, plumbing, gas, fence, beetleFor demonstration only. Names, the property and all amounts are illustrative and not an offer, quote or financial advice. The conveyancing sequence reflects a typical South African freehold transfer; specifics vary per deal, municipality and bank. Sold Direct facilitates finance via a registered bond originator and legal work via panel conveyancers. © Sold Direct, Cape Town.