Meet the agent: Hayley Bird – Blending Real Estate and Architecture on the Western Seaboard

With over 20 years of experience in the property industry, Hayley Bird brings a rare and valuable combination of real estate expertise and architectural insight to clients across the Western Seaboard of Cape Town. Specialising in residential property sales and rentals, Hayley is also a qualified architectural professional, offering a full-service approach that helps buyers and sellers make informed, inspired decisions.

A unique blend of real estate and design

Hayley’s path into real estate was born out of a personal challenge. After a frustrating experience purchasing her first home while studying architecture, she was motivated to create a better process for others. Today, she combines technical design expertise with exceptional client service, ensuring a smoother and more supportive property journey.

Her early career included selling vacant plots in Yzerfontein, but it was her first home sale in Atlantic Beach Estate in 2019 that proved pivotal. That very community is now where she lives and operates exclusively, offering deep local knowledge and a strong personal connection to the area. “It took time, energy, and tenacity, but it was worth it,” she says.

Local market insights: A seller’s market with soaring demand

As an experienced agent in the Atlantic Beach Estate and broader Western Seaboard property market, Hayley has her finger on the pulse of current trends. She notes a significant increase in demand, low stock availability, and rising prices.

She says that it is very much a seller’s market, adding that she doesn’t see this changing anytime soon. She adds that “buyers often ask me if property values will continue to rise, and my answer is, yes, exponentially.”

Advice for new agents and thoughts on technology

Hayley is candid when offering advice to those considering a career in real estate: “Choose your agency wisely, and don’t pursue this if you’re looking for a part-time or easy second job. Real estate requires full commitment.”

Hayley has seen the industry transform from faxes and phone calls to virtual tours and video consultations, and while she embraces innovation, she believes technology will never fully replace the human element in real estate. 

“Technology enhances our work, but the emotional and personal aspect of buying or selling a home still requires a trusted professional,” she says

Looking ahead: growth, expansion, and impact

For Hayley, the next 12 months are all about strategic growth and expanding services. “If you’re not growing, you’re dying. We plan to enter new geographic areas and offer more integrated property and design solutions,” she explains. 

Whether you’re buying or selling, Hayley offers unmatched expertise in both real estate and architecture. Her dedication, honesty, and design-savvy approach make her a go-to agent for clients seeking high-quality service on the Western Seaboard.

Visit Hayley’s MyProperty agent page to get in contact with her, see her full property portfolio, or learn how she can help you find or transform your ideal property in Atlantic Beach Estate, Blouberg, Melkbosstrand, and beyond.