MEA | Q3 2024 8 Most Trusted Property Valuation Experts 2024 – KwaZulu-Natal The property valuation industry in South Africa has long been in need of a revitalising presence, and Sarkhot & Associates enjoys its place as one of the driving forces behind its change. As a black youth-owned firm, it is not only promoting industry change and regional economic development, but it is also a beacon of social betterment. arkhot & Associates is an award-winning valuation and real estate consulting firm in South Africa. It operates across all regions of the country, providing valuations and transactional strategy for commercial, industrial, and specialised real estate. It is backed by 30 years of combined experience and always places clients first, offering tiered solutions from basic market valuations to full, comprehensive consulting services and for financial reporting. Review reports are the firm’s solution for organisations which require frequent valuation reviews. They provide a concise report with all the necessary information with budget-conscious pricing. Transactional strategy is tailored to the discerning investor, buyer, or seller who requires efficient, high-level transaction due diligence and a pricing guide. Meanwhile, it serves the residential market with competitively priced market value certifications. Sarkhot & Associates provides the very epitome of a comprehensive client offering. Since its incorporation in 2016, the company has grown organically, finding a comfortable place within the market, adapting to regional and industry challenges. From marking its first SLA in 2017, it served major clients over the years, serving on the panel of 3 financial institutions and one major financial institution by 2021. It achieved this by maintaining a simple mission throughout its services: “we’re in the business of making real estate investment and valuation decisions simpler, clearer, and more efficient.” One of the ways the company achieved its market lead is through innovation. The valuation industry suffers from providing services that some consider an unavoidable process as opposed to a valuable offering. Sarkhot & Associates has played a huge role in altering this perception by thinking freely and reshaping the standard services. “We have shifted the dynamics of our services from a procedural service, often viewed as a grudge purchase to a curated set of services that provide clients with the information that helps them make informed decisions simply, clearly, and efficiently” In doing so, the company takes pride in bolstering the African economy and fostering internal growth. A commitment to continuous improvement builds the company from the inside, and this begins at a personal level. The leadership is keen to encourage health, mental wellbeing, and good nutrition, as it acknowledges that this lays the foundation for successful company trajectory. Once employees are comfortable and healthy, the firm provides opportunity to develop career skills and opportunities. Founder Haneef Sarkhot says, “there is always room for improvement, to be the best versions of ourselves and as a company. With this mindset we strive to achieve our clients’ expectations and have made ‘beyond expectation’ our company motto.” As it expands, Sarkhot & Associates seeks to expand its staff base with a specific kind of employee. New hires are vetted by company leaders to ensure that they are aligned with its shared vision of growth and improvement and maintain a positive attitude. The desired result is not to be the biggest, but to provide the best possible service, and it hires to directly promote this. Its reputation as one of the preferred consulting firms in its region speaks to the value this selective talent sourcing adds to the operation. The firm’s dedication to growth is matched by a strong sense of social responsibility. Its remote workflow has eliminated needless paper usage, and it enjoys ties to the wider community, donating to social and sporting events of a local Durban School. It provides lunches and contributes to fundraisers among other efforts, in an effort to support social cohesion and peer building campaigns. As a 100% black youth-owned firm with an innovative service offering, Sarkhot & Associates is a symbol of industry transformation, and it is hopefully a forecast of things to come. Its contribution to the African economy and business landscape cannot be understated, and as it grows, it will no doubt continue to lead the local industry while staying true to its reputation as a trusted property valuation expert in South Africa. Contact: Haneef Sarkhot Company: Sarkhot & Associates (Pty) Ltd Web Address: www.sarkhot.co.za S
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