Vanessa Cook agent profile

Vanessa Cook

Harcourts Upper Highway / Non-Principal Property Practitioner

More about Vanessa

My early professional backround is in the Banking and Assurance industries having worked at large corporates in Durban and Johannesburg. This corporate grounding is reflected in my approach with clients as I switched to a career as an agent 18 years ago.

I pride myself on taking my clients on a journey of discovery when it comes to choosing a property. For many a home is the most important asset that they will ever own and the decision must be made accordingly.

I am a low pressure agent and find that this approach, along with genuinely educating my clients on their choices, leads to me being constantly referred to their friends and family. My clients know that their future financial security is of utmost importance to me and the trust in my advice.

Honesty, integrity and professional skills are the secrets to my success and have led to me being Harcourts Upper Highway Agent of the Year every year since 2010! I am currently the top agent in KZN and in the TOP 3 AGENTS IN SOUTH AFRICA for Harcourts. I look forward to helping you find your next wise investment and treasured family home!

Estate Agent Property News Articles

Market & Opinion

Home loan checklist: Get pre-approved before February

13 Jan 2026

For many South Africans, the start of the year marks the time when serious home-buying decisions are made. January and February traditionally mark a period of renewed market activity, with new listings and motivated sellers. If you are planning to buy property in 2026, one of the smartest moves you can make is to get pre-approved for a home loan before February.

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.

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Michelle Severin - Living and working among the big five

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