The source of prime property
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Chris-Fick van Niekerk was born and raised in Piketberg in a time before WhatsApp.
He completed a BA degree at Stellenbosch University with politics, economics, philosophy as well as public and development management as his four majors. Of those, he found philosophy the most stimulating and pursued an honor degree.
To make pocket money “for noble and edifying purposes” he managed a senior residence and later an upscale student flat complex.
“My studies gave me the skills to find creative solutions for problems and to close read (which comes in handy when making sense of contracts).”
After graduating, he taught English in South Korea making diverse friends from Korea America, Ireland, and New Zealand. He traveled to Cambodia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and the USA before settling in the US for a few years to work in the book trade as well as the food and wine industry. “My years abroad helped me to appreciate other people’s views, intelligence, and how to communicate effectively.”
He also learned about sales. “One of the greatest lessons I learned at Sports Basement in Berkeley was to understand what your customer needs and not to sell them a $160 running shoe if a $50 tekkie is all they need.”
Chris-Fick joined Agrisell Piketberg in 2018 and focuses on residential properties.
His most interesting client so far? “My second most interesting client has been a creative seller who restored a 120-year-old Georgian manor overlooking the farmlands. Witnessing how they harnessed beauty and hard work and finding a new custodian for their labor of love, was something I am grateful to have been part of.” As for the Most Interesting Customer? “Well, the late Hennie Aucamp answered a similar question once in a Proustian questionnaire with something like: You never answer that question because the best is yet to come.”
In his free time, he goes for walks with his wife Kay, and their dogs, Nix and Pippa. He loves trying new recipes from Jim Layhey’s bread book and sharing meals with family and friends. And if time allows, he enjoys getting lost in a good book.
Our purpose
Agrisell strives to be the source of prime property in South Africa. Agrisell has been built on a foundation of solid values and this enables us to serve clients with integrity and excellence in a friendly, almost familial, environment. We strive to ensure our clients feel comfortable and welcome as soon as they meet us.
Our value proposition
Our value proposition is to deliver an incomparable service to sellers, aiding them in marketing and conversion of their biggest assets — immovable properties. We understand that this goes with all the memories and sometimes even family history. Furthermore, we undertake to assist buyers in identifying, negotiating, and obtaining their own potential greatest real estate resource.
The “Agrisell Story”
Inspired by his passion for farmers and their needs, Jannie Fourie founded Agrisell in 1998. The agency has since grown to be the proven leader in agricultural real estate services and boasts a client base of high profile international and local investors.
Agrisell offers:
- National footprint of knowledgeable agents.
- Agents working closely together to match buyers and sellers.
- It’s all about customer service.
- We offer a diverse property portfolio.
- Sales: Farms, smallholdings, residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
- Rentals: Long-term rentals as well as short-term holiday letting.
- Tenders: Confidential online tender platform.
- Auctions: Real time or timed online auctions.
CURRENCY PARTNERS
Currency Partners is South Africa’s largest private client foreign exchange intermediary. Whether you’re thinking of investing abroad, emigrating or buying overseas property they have the best pricing & service in the market. Choose Currency Partners for great savings and benefit from their Private Client solutions.
Why use Currency Partners?
- Their FX specialists are fluent in English, Afrikaans, German, and French.
- Paperless online process.
- Foreign Tax Clearance Certificates.
- SARB Exchange control applications.
- Cash management accounts.
- Rate alerts & automatic market orders.
- Inward transfers.
- Fully inclusive fee.
- Tax migration.
- Inheritance & Estate Late transfers.
Growbility Consulting
Looking for a First-Class business consultant? Growbility has a long-standing experience in the retail banking and finance industry.
Why use Growbility?
- They understand risk financing and the impact of seasonality in Agriculture.
- They bring together extensive experience from the banking sector.
- They are supported by a network of well-established and reputable businesses that are experts in their field.
- They have a passion for Agriculture and keeping families on their farms.
Their services include:
- Cash flow planning.
- Finance applications.
- Debt Management.
- Business plans.
- Strategic Planning.
- Succession Planning.
- Wealth Creation.
Multinet
Multinet is a recognised leader in bond origination. If you are looking to buy a home, Multinet can make it happen for you.
Why use Multinet?
- One consultant up to eight banks.
- One set of documents.
- One interview.
- Once source.
- SA’s only independent mortgage originator.
Momentum
Momentum is a financial services company and provider of healthcare, insurance, and investment solutions in South Africa. Agrisell is in partnership with Momentum to create financial wellbeing through real estate by promoting learning and literacy, with the ultimate goal of improving our clients’ financial well-being.
Why use Momentum?
- Life insurance – get a discounted quote today.
- Investments – start saving and achieve your goals.
- Medical Aid – get a quote and start saving today.
PALS
PALS (Partners in Agri Land Solutions) is a private land reform and development initiative. The key objective is to create an enabling environment to implement innovative land reform and inclusive agricultural growth that supports social harmony.
PALS offers:
- Innovative land reform.
- Communication / Public relations.
- Enablers for investment and economic growth.
- Supporting services.
- Community Development.
- Training/mentorship of emerging farmers.
Get in touch with our Strategic Partners
Guide to sell
Selling your farm can be a tricky and sometimes even traumatic experience. A farm is often a seller’s biggest asset and, therefore, has a huge influence on their financial future. Agrisell would like to take the stress out of the sale with our guide to the fundamentals of this process.
Guide to buy
Buying a farm is not something you do every day, so Agrisell has developed a guide to familiarise buyers with the process. A farm can be a valuable asset, with a huge influence on your lifestyle and financial future.
Registered with the PPRA
PPRA status: Non-Principal Property Practitioner
FFC number: 2023390901
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