Maureen Nel

” Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened” – Anatole France

Maureen is a Residential Property Consultant at Val de Vie Estate and the heart behind Maureen@LuxuryProperties.

With 18 years of firsthand experience living on the estate, her knowledge extends far beyond property — it is rooted in lifestyle, community, and a true sense of home.

An avid animal lover and outdoor enthusiast, Maureen embraced Val de Vie as home for herself, her horses, dogs, sheep, and even a rescued zebra, Grace. Whether training horses, walking her dachshund De Nero, cycling, canoeing, or running, she fully lives the estate’s unrivalled outdoor way of life.

This authentic connection allows her to guide clients with insight, passion, and a genuine understanding of what makes Val de Vie exceptional.

Some of Maureen’s Career Highlights

• 2025: Achieved outstanding international recognition, ranking #2 within Harcourts International.
• 2024–2022: Consistently recognised as Harcourts’ Number One Sales Consultant in South Africa, a position held with pride and gratitude for three consecutive years.
• 2023: Ranked #4 internationally within the Harcourts network.
• 2021 & 2020: Secured the #2 position nationally as Harcourts’ Top Sales Consultant in South Africa.
• 2019: Retained the Number One national ranking for the fourth consecutive year, underscoring sustained excellence.
• 2018 & 2017: Achieved Number One Sales Consultant in South Africa, while also placing 8th internationally within the Harcourts Group.
• 2016: Ranked Number One in South Africa and placed 27th internationally among more than 8,000 Harcourts agents worldwide.
• 2015–2014: Recognised as Top Agent for units sold and commission generated, marking the foundation of a consistently high-performing career.

Maureen Nel is a Property Practitioner with Harcourts Winelands, working in Val de Vie Estate, Paarl Central and Paarl South in Paarl. Maureen has been with Harcourts since 2014. In the last two years Maureen has sold 59 properties, 43 of them in the last 12 months, most in Val de Vie Estate and Paarl Central. Maureen achieved Harcourts Platinum Sales Status in six quarters over the last two years. Recognition includes 2023/2024 - National Annual Awards - Blue Circle 1st.