About
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Our Philosophy ― It’s all about people. At Harcourts, we build lasting relationships with our clients, taking the time to connect with the people we serve.
Operating since 1888, Harcourts are innovators and pioneers spanning ten countries, bringing collective experience and knowledge to our local markets - Harcourts South Africa boasts over 135 offices in all major metro areas. We strive to innovate, investing in market leading tools and technologies to ensure that we continue to lead the way.
Our team undergo rigorous training that helps provide expert compliant advice through our dedicated Harcourts Academy and registered training organisation.
Why choose Harcourts?
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Impeccable sales record
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Qualified, knowledgeable professionals
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We sell a home every 13 minutes - it could be yours!
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94% of our clients recommend us
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Trusted brand recognised in 11 countries
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Cherished for solid community values
OUR
History
Englishman and real estate visionary, John Bateman Harcourt, settled first in Melbourne, Australia, before making his move to New Zealand’s newly established capital, Wellington, at the tender age of 21. It was here he purchased an established soft goods company in 1879, renaming it ‘Harcourt and Co’.
By 1888 he had transformed his original venture into an exciting new business in property services, and so began the Harcourts we know and respect today.
The company flourished, quickly establishing its expertise in the sale of not only city property, but also country, seaside, mining, farms and large holdings of land.
Over the next 100 years, driven by several transformational changes in ownership and structure, Harcourt’s original land and estate agency went on to become New Zealand’s most trusted real estate brand.
OUR
World
The Harcourts network comprises more than 10,000 people in almost 866 offices, in 11 different countries.
SOUTH AFRICA | AUSTRALIA | CANADA | CHINA | FIJI | HONG KONG | INDONESIA | MAURITIUS | MEXICO | NEW ZEALAND | USA
Values
These are entrenched in how we operate - in the decisions we make and the actions we take. Our values provide the foundation for our success.
People First
Companies don’t succeed, people do. We understand that our success as an organisation is all about people – our team and our clients. We never lose sight of the ‘people’ at the centre of everything.
Being Courageous
It takes courage to always do the right thing, to always tell the truth and simply be the best at what we do. It takes courage to change careers, to open a new office, to enter a new market or country. Every day we must as an organisation and as individuals, act with courage.
Doing the right things
There is never a right time to do the wrong thing. We all know instinctively what the right thing to do is, and so our focus is always to make the right decision, and to always do the right thing.
Fun and laughter
We spend a significant part of our lives in our profession - we must never forget that the journey is the most important thing, not necessarily the destination. Having fun and laughter along the way as well as ensuring the people around us do, will ensure we create a life worth living.
