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Hercules Schoombee

Harcourts Solid Rock / Principal Property Practitioner
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About Myself

I am married to Colette since 1996 and we have three daughters which are my pride and joy. I just love spending quality time with my family and friends. I have a passion for people, life and love spending time researching latest trends and acquiring knowledge and nothing gives me more joy than helping people.

Qualifications

  • National Diploma in Electronic Engineering
  • National Higher Diploma in Electronic Engineering
  • Diploma in Datametrics
  • BSc degree Computer Science and Information
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management
  • Master’s degree in Business Leadership
  • FETC: Real Estate NQF Level 4
  • National Certificate: Real Estate NQF Level 5
  • Certificate of Professional Recognition as Master Practitioner in Real Estate - MPRE

Experience

I have been actively involved in Real Estate as Principal Agent from 2012. Currently co-owner of two real estate companies. Before 2012 I was involved for 16 years in the telecommunications industry as Managing Director, Solutions Manager, Principal Development Engineer and Development Engineer and just now love being involved in Real Estate industry.

Personal Strengths and Skills

I believe my strongest personal strength is perseverance and trying to do the right thing. I am prepared to go the extra mile but I am also a strong believer in trying to be educated. You cant help somebody if you cant help yourself. Due to my extended studies I believe I have developed various skills covering a wide range of topics. Some of my skills are as follow but not limited only to skills listed below:

  • Selling of property
  • Performing evaluations on property
  • Management of property
  • Marketing of property
  • Contract law
  • Property Law
  • Software development
  • Project management
  • Management of people
  • Strategic thinking

My Personal Focus

To be best person I can be which for me is to do what I can do, to the best of my capabilities.

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