Meet the directors of Seeff Hillcrest and Kloof, Michele and Gregg Wilson.
Michele and Gary Wilson, and their sons Gregg and Scott, have lived in the Upper Highway area for the last 12 years and enjoyed watching the farming village grow into a village with a vibe – with all the property developments and opportunities that have popped up together with the influx of numerous major retailers.
Michele loves structure and is driven by clarity. “To cope in the competitive, fast lane property industry, I try to balance my career–related challenges with being mindful of also allowing myself relaxation time and personal rewards,” says Michele.
With a firm background in sales combined with the core values of Seeff, Michele finds the right way forward. “Seeff’s blueprint values are creativity, excellence, experience, family, integrity and passion. I embrace this in every aspect of my career and personal life – and it’s a magic recipe that never fails,” she smiles.
“The powerful property industry contributes so much to the economy,” says Michele. “By being professional and service–orientated, people with strong character can use this industry as an opportunity to make a difference.”
Michele aims to nurture the correct people into the industry by providing them with an exceptional working environment that will motivate them to succeed and experience personal growth. “I love seeing my agents succeed in a fulfilled environment which oozes with the approach of being frank, fresh and savvy.”
Seeff enrols their agents into the Seeff Smart Academy to achieve the correct NQF Level 4 qualification – ensuring professionalism. Early in her career, Michele was awarded the coveted National Agent of the Year. “I am able to impart with all the ground rules to my team and set them on the right path regarding the basics and hard work required in being an estate agent,” she says. Completing her NQF Level 5 now enables her to run a successful, professional environment for those wanting to form a career in real estate.
“Of course the office would not run as successfully as it does without my business partner and son Gregg, who is full of young and innovative ideas,” says Michele. “He is my right-hand man and armed with two degrees – a BComm and a BSc Honours in Property, which he filters into the business and powerful Seeff family.”
Michele and Gregg took over from Dave Jones, who is still very much involved, in 2010. The mother and son dual directorship has huge advantages. “We have such different roles, but we are a powerhouse team and agents benefit from always having someone to go to,” says Gregg, who adds that Covid has seen a massive mind shift and change in property. “This year the market will continue being very active and buoyant. People are downgrading and simplifying for happiness and affordability, or upgrading with the attitude that ‘life is too short’ – wanting that swimming pool or extra room for a home office now rather than later.” Gregg adds that the 1.5m – 2m bracket is still where the money is in terms of activity and numbers and that all properties they get within this bracket sell within a week.
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