The IOP Team

Ian offers his clients more than 20 years of real estate experience, a positive attitude and a genuine passion for people and property. Dynamic and upbeat regardless of market conditions, this man gets things done. Long hours are part and parcel of every day, which sees him variously selling, listing, advising clients, assisting his sales and admin teams, marketing and a hundred other functions. Aside from that, he’s also the chairman of the Institute of Estate Agents (South Eastern Cape region), a keen off-road biker and a league squash player. He lives by the mantra: “It’s not your aptitude but your attitude that determines your altitude.”

For all your property requirements, please call him at the office (041) 373 9945, on his cell 083 650 2913 or email him at ian@ianolivierprop.co.za.

A relative newcomer to property, Richard Forbes is an old-hand at marketing. In just two years, he has built up an impressive data base of stock and a reputation for integrity. Regardless of the naysayers, he believes that the market is always good, sometimes favouring the buyer, other times the seller.

Driven to succeed by offering best advice to clients, he says it’s important when buying property to be confident and not in too much of a hurry when making a buying decision.

Of current market conditions, this sports-mad optimist takes his cue from Trevor Manuel. “Mr Manuel expects the world economic crisis to continue for a couple of years, which is good news for buyers!” he says with his cheerful grin.

If you would like to buy, sell or rent a commercial or industrial property, please give Richard a ring on 083 243 8580 or email him at richard@ianoliviercommercial.co.za

“What I enjoy most about this job is building relationships with people,” says Vana, who has enjoyed eight years of success in Port Eliazbeth’s real estate industry. Friendly, bubbly and sincere, she gets a kick out of helping put people in their dream homes. And though the industry has been less than buoyant in the last 2 years, she continues to make home buyers’ dreams come true. Upbeat about the future, she says the market is showing signs of recovery. “Like everything in life, real estate is subject to change, which in turn is one of the few constants,” she says philosophically. “When you accept that, you open yourself up to new possibilities and opportunities.”

Vana may be contacted on 082 449 4933 or at vana@ianolivierprop.co.za

With more than 35 years of real estate experience behind her, Jean has a wealth of experience and professionalism to offer her clients. Having survived many up and down cycles, she knows the industry, at varying times, favours sellers and then buyers. Over the years, she has formed many long-term relationships with her clients, some of whom have returned to work with her 20 years after the first deal. There’s no finer compliment than that, says this property doyenne who is known for her savvy, sense of humour and down-to-earth warmth.

You’re invited to contact Jean on 082 574 1869 or aluppnow@mweb.co.za

Trustee and resident estate agent at the sought-after Kragga Kamma Retirement Village in Fernglen, Yvonne brings six years of real estate experience – and a passion for property – to the table.

When it comes to bricks and mortar, she has no doubt that the homes at Kragga Kamma Retirement Village offer excellent long-term returns. “You can’t go wrong buying here,” says the lady who is always on call to residents and clients alike.

The market is still in the early stages of recovery on the back of the global financial meltdown, which she says makes it an ideal time for empty nesters and retirees to put their names on her growing list of potential buyers. “Prices are stable for the moment, and that, coupled with the strength of property as a tried and tested investment vehicle, makes this the perfect time to buy,” she says. Always eager to be of service, Yvonne is just a phone call or an email away: 083 995 6234 or 041 365 0982. Or you can fax her on 041 365 0982 or email her at lumbs@telkomsa.net

Charlene’s success can be directly attributed to her integrity and commitment to client service.

Contact her on 084 220 5358.

Relief reception, filing, cleaning and ensuring that everyone gets their caffeine fixes – Veronica can be relied on to do it all. Always willing to help and keen to learn, she’s honest, kind, and we would be lost without her!

Angie’s ability with figures and spread sheets, combined with her commitment to streamlining and controlling the sales process, ensures the best possible back-up support for the sales team. Add to this a quirky sense of humour and a willingness to work long hours and go more than the extra mile, make her a great asset to the company!

Longtime independent property journalist Ingrid moved into the family business at the beginning of 2011. (She and Ian met at a real estate convention in Cape Town in 2006, and the rest is history!) A people and property person by nature, she’s enjoying her new career, which includes keeping the website up-to-date and fresh, looking after the sales team’s requirements and various other tasks.