Hannes Smith agent profile

Hannes Smith

Harcourts Capital / Non-Principal Property Practitioner

More about Hannes

Being a principal of my own Agencies since 1988, I realized many moons ago, that property business is as much part of my soul as life itself. I want to explore the true potential of properties and enhance the dreams of Buyers to turn a property into a home.

I am a Member of the South African Institute for Civil Engineering Technicians since 1981.

A Master Property Practitioner and member of the EAAB, now newly renamed, Property Practitioner’s Regularity Authority (PPRA) of South Africa since 1988.

Completed my Auctioneers Course at the South African College of Auctioneering in 2011.

Being a well experienced Estate Agent I can now offer potential clients the opportunity to both the conventional way of selling / buying properties or the very exciting auctioneering route.

I am your Auctioneer in any area where Harcourts Capital operates. My exclusive areas I would love to share my expertise is the New East, being Moreleta Park; Rietvalleirand, Wingate Park, Elardus Park, Country View Estate and surrounding areas.

Please call me for any advice regarding Auctions.

Estate Agent Property News Articles

Market & Opinion

Property Market Snapshot: What South African Agents Are Seeing on the Ground

29 Jul 2025

The latest FNB Estate Agent Survey for the second quarter of 2025 reveals a slight cooling in South Africa’s residential property market. While activity and sentiment have dipped compared to the previous quarter, the affordable housing segment continues to shine, driven by interest rate cuts and increased demand from first-time buyers.

Market & Opinion

Selling an Overpriced Property: How to Bounce Back and Attract Buyers

18 Aug 2025

When it comes to selling a home, every property owner dreams of securing the best possible price. Unfortunately, one of the most common mistakes sellers make is setting the price too high. While it might seem like a good idea to “test the market,” overpricing can backfire, leaving a home stuck on the market for months, attracting little interest, and eventually forcing the seller to accept less than fair value.

Market & Opinion

Pricing smart: The real difference between a home's value and its marketability

30 Oct 2025

In today's ever-evolving real estate market, understanding the intricate balance between a property's value and its marketability is crucial for both sellers and buyers. We delve into the key differences between these concepts and explore how they impact property transactions. Plus, we'll take a closer look at how a property valuation is done in South Africa.

Industry

Overpricing Costs South African Homeowners Time and Money, New MyProperty Report Finds

10 Sep 2025

South African homeowners risk losing both time and value when they overprice their properties, according to the newly released MyProperty Sentiment Index 2025. The report, based on feedback from over 200 estate agents, reveals that over 75% of homes end up selling below the asking price — and in many cases only after extended delays.