Yvonne van der Merwe

' Home is not the place where you happen to be born. It's the place where you become yourself" Pico Iyer I was born and raised in Namibia, the place I call ‘home’ where I learned from a young age to be independent and to treat others with respect, care, dignity and fairness. This is where I developed my passion for nature, animals, the energy of water and really connecting with people from different cultures. At quite a young age I started lecturing at the University of Stellenbosch to graduate and post-graduate students in Industrial Psychology and Industrial Relations followed by working in corporate environments. For the last 28 years I have been an independent consultant, a Coach and EQ practitioner working on all levels in organisations ,nationally and internationally. My lingering attraction to Real Estate led to me running my own agency part-time in Namibia a few years ago and currently joining eXp South Africa. I believe that my experience and exposure to various work environments will benefit me in delivering a professional service to all my future clients in real estate. I understand that buying a home can be the most important and probably the most expensive investment you will make in your lifetime; selling your home might be one the most emotional decisions. In partnering with you on this journey, I commit to deliver a professional service based on trust, integrity, understanding your needs and expexctations, as well as the market and the area in which I work. I love to network, spend time with friends and family and long-term relationships mean a lot to me. When having free time, I enjoy the outdoors, scuba diving and camping in the wilderness areas of Namibia where my husband and I can both enjoy our wildlife and nature photography hobby. My husband is an architect and through his eyes I have also learned an appreciation for good design in buildings and the built environment that are conducive to quality living spaces. " A couple of years ago Yvonne assisted us looking for a new home for our Chiropractic practice, which wasn’t an easy task considering the specific needs of a medical practice. Yvonne went above and beyond, in trying to find a commercial unit which we could turn into our new practice. It was a pleasure working with her from start to finish, especially when it came, to all the documentation, negotiations, and legalities of buying a new business property. I would highly recommend considering Yvonne in assisting you in your next endeavour." Dr Daryl Oehley , Healing Hands, Windhoek, NAMIBIA I look forward to be your partner in finding your place called "HOME" ! Contact me on +27(0)836755673 or yvonne.vandermerwe@expsouthafrica.co.za