Francois van der Merwe

I`ve been practicing as a Professional Property Practitioner since 1998 and joined RE/MAX Property Merchants in 2008. RE/MAX is the biggest real estate firm in Pretoria, South Africa and worldwide. Nobody in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX.

I`m passionate about my real estate career and strive to deliver the highest possible level of service to my clients. In my strive to deliver superior service, I obtained a 3-year National Diploma in Real Estate (Valuation) through the University of South Africa (UNISA) and conducted valuations for several years, for various Banks, in my capacity as a Candidate Valuer, while also practicing as a Professional Property Practitioner.

I concluded the FETC Real Estate Level 4 qualification and constantly attend relevant workshops, training and seminars to gain up-to-date knowledge in the Real Estate Industry.

I concluded RE/MAX Southern Africa`s Certified Distressed Property Advisor (CDPA) Training, to assist clients in distress through the Banks applicable programmes.

My Main Focus Areas:

· Estates include: Mooikloof Heights Estate, Mooikloof Glen Estate, The Hills Game Reserve Estate, Country View Estate and various other Estates in Pretoria

· I work in various suburbs in Pretoria East. Other estates and suburbs could

be investigated according to the needs of my clients

I specialize in the following

activities:

· Sales and Facilitation of New, Existing or Proposed Residential and Commercial Developments, Sales of Full-Title andamp; Sectional Title Residential Properties, Commercial Properties, Vacant Stands, Plots and Agricultural Holdings

Valuations

Rentals; managing an extensive Rental-Portfolio on behalf of various landlords

Advising on Proposed Projects, Subdivisions, Sales and Acquisitions

Setting up tailor-made teams of Professionals where and if needed for Development Projects

Preliminary Market Research for clients

Formulating, Management, and Implementation of Marketing Campaigns in conjunction with various key role-players

Performing Specific Negotiations on behalf of my clients

Career Award at RE/MAX International: Hall of Fame

Career Award at RE/MAX of Southern Africa: Hall of Fame

Awards at RE/MAX of Southern Africa: Millionaires Club, RE/MAX Stars, Premier Club, Platinum Club, Gold Club

· Various Service Excellence ratings in terms of the RE/MAX Southern Africa Quality Assurance Program

Awards at RE/MAX Property Merchants:

· 2nd Position for Most Commission Earnings (2017, 2022, 2023)

· 3rd Position for Most Commission Earnings (2013 - 2016, 2018 - 2021)

· 2nd Position for Most Registered Transactions (2013, 2017, 2020 - 2022)

· 3rd Position for Most Registered Transactions (2016, 2018, 2023)

· 1st Position for Highest Average Percentage Commission Earnings (2018, 2021 - 2023)

· 3rd Position for Highest Average Percentage Commission Earnings (2017)

· 1st Position Most Rental Transactions (2016 – 2020, 2022, 2023)

· 2nd Position Most Rental Transactions (2021)

· Most Listings (2023)

· Most Bonds Registered (2016, 2017, 2023)

· Award for the Agent with the Best Improvement (2013, 2017, 2019)

· Mentorship Awards (2013, 2014, 2016, 2018)

· Marketer of the Year (2010, 2019, 2022)

Awards received at other Institutions:

2nd Position in the Top 10 Open Category of the Institute of Estate Agents of South Africa, Northern Region (2008)

4th Position in the Top 10 Open Category of the Institute of Estate Agents of South Africa, Northern Region (2007)