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Our Story

We are a small, friendly, highly experienced team with a combined total of over 20 years experience in the customer and property services industry.

Experienced

With more than 10 years in the industry, Close Realty offers a professional and personal property management service. As a boutique agency, we will accommodate your individual needs for your property. We look after your home as if it were our own.

Versatile

The majority of our managed properties are owned by overseas investors and the demands vary from full management to overseeing renovations, arranging rentals or simply keeping an eye on the property with weekly visits. Quite simply – you tell us what you need, and we will do our best to help.

Our Team

Claudia

Recognising the need for a specialised and professional property management service for local as well as overseas investors and homeowners, Claudia fulfilled that need. Over the last 10 years, this company has grown from strength to strength thanks to Claudia’s dedication, energy and enthusiasm. In order to grow the company and provide the rental services many of her clients require, Claudia registered an estate agency, Close Realty. Claudia is currently a registered intern estate agent and is working to achieve her NQF4.

Sarie

Sarie has been in the Estate Agency business for 17 years and a Principal for 14. She has extensive knowledge and is passionate about the industry, and as she says, she still learns something new every day. Sarie is the ‘Head Honcho’ and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the company. Under Sarie’s guidance, Close Realty will offer a truly professional service not only from the management team but also to leasing properties, whether it be on a long or short-term basis. Sarie is a registered Principal Agent (MPRE).

Natasha

Natasha is our go-to rental guru. Natasha is widely known in Hout Bay for her personal, professional service and delights in ensuring both her homeowners and tenants are well matched, and well looked after. Nothing is too difficult for Natasha. Originally from a medical background, Natasha began working within the industry almost 4 years ago for a well-known agency. Natasha brings passion and dedication to Close Realty. Natasha has been a registered intern agent for over 3 years and will be looking to achieve full status in 2018.

Testimonials

Claudia has been managing our property for over 10 years. We couldn’t have wished for a better manager. She is pro-active, reliable and trustworthy, and she has a great way of providing our tenants with great hospitality. She has helped us a lot to keep our house above standard so that it is always in great demand with potential tenants.

Rutger KoopmansAmsterdam

Claudia has been managing our property for more than 5 years now. She is dependable, professional, and prompt in dealing with matters that arise. No task is too big or too small for her to address. Her common sense and practical approach to issues ensures that she always gets the job done competently and in a cost-effective manner while reducing the hassle/worry factor for us. Knowing that Claudia is looking after our home gives us peace of mind.

Baviaanskloof Estate Homeowner

She is thorough and exacting and has made sure that every detail of the lettings and attendant statements of expenditure and incomings have been kept meticulously. I am sure she has had a friendly approach to potential guests. She quickly put me at my ease and I have come to rely on her totally.

SuzieHout Bay home owner, UK based

I am based in the UK and have owned my house in Hout Bay for 16 years. Claudia has looked after and managed the affairs of my house for the past 10 years and I highly recommend her to anyone wishing to have their house/apartment managed properly. She is extremely diligent, caring and knowledgeable about the property market and local market.

Mr EatesHout Bay property owner(UK resident)

Claudia has managed our holiday home in Hout Bay for the last 4 years. Claudia project managed our pool renovation and we are delighted with the result. They are hugely successful in renting the property out when we are not using it. Claudia and the rest of the team are great to deal with – efficient, effective and professional. I can completely recommend Claudia and Close Realty to any property owner looking for a management company.

Ed and Justine GuytonBerg en Dal

We have been working with Claudia for over a year now. She was highly recommended by close friends and we have only had a positive experience with her very dedicated hands-on approach. Would say any property is in good hands if Claudia is involved.

Guy Le Ray-Cook

She has lovingly welcomed, helped and looked after many tenants and is really well connected when it comes to repairs or refurbishments. I trust her 100% and she has full power of attorney to make decorative or financial decisions on my behalf. I look forward to many more years of excellent service.

Mr EatesHout Bay property owner(UK resident)

Claudia has managed the rental of my apartment in Hout Bay for over a year now. I have been very happy with the way she has handled everything, from setting up an efficient wifi to quickly coping with any unexpected problems that have cropped up, always in a friendly but professional way, as well as giving advice on any small improvements needed for a successful rental. I am glad I made the decision to use her services.

Pat EngelenHout Bay property owner

She is thorough and exacting and has made sure that every detail of the lettings and attendant statements of expenditure and incomings have been kept meticulously. I am sure she has had a friendly approach to potential guests. She quickly put me at my ease and I have come to rely on her totally.

SuzieHout Bay home owner, UK based