Resident Atlantic Seaboard Property Professionals - Fresnaye, Bantry Bay, Sea Point & Green Point
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Resident Atlantic Seaboard Property Professionals
Focus Areas: Fresnaye, Bantry Bay, Sea Point, Green Point
Stephen Cohen and Michelle Cohen, with combined 60 years' property industry experience, rely on well-honed proficiency and service excellence to find buyers for their prestige Atlantic Seaboard listings.
Often selling the same Fresnaye and Bantry Bay homes several times over, Stephen and Michelle's magic touch is understanding their clients' needs while listening to - then actioning - their actual requirements.
This repeat business is the fruit of their top-quality client relationships.
Well-connected in Atlantic Seaboard communities and well-respected in the industry equals a powerful network both locally and internationally. Both residents of the seaboard, these two agents understand the finer nuances of the lifestyle on offer. Sharing the same surname purely by chance, this top-selling DG duo were destined to work together, a shining example of "success is best when shared".
Whatever the unique needs and interests of your family, Stephen and Michelle work tirelessly to help you find a place to call home.
Get to know them in this brief interview:
Michelle, in terms of your clients, what gets you up in the morning?
Counselling and advising them. Finding just the right property is challenging - however I'm able to make my clients' search easier while finding effective solutions in our journey is a job well done.
- How does residing in Fresnaye influence the way you provide service in that area? Being so involved in the community over decades means I'm trusted. People know me, they know my family, and so they want to do business with me. I know Fresnaye's heartbeat, the ins-and-outs - ultimately, buyer's get solid lifestyle information in terms of what it's like to really live here.
- What, in your opinion, is a buyer's biggest challenge? Buyers are most challenged by finding the right property at the right price and in the right area that matches all their requirements.
- How do you assist them in overcoming this challenge? I'm all too familiar with this particular challenge. Setting my clients' minds at ease through on-going support and regular communication is a gift which stems from genuine care
- What makes working in a team with Stephen powerful? Stephen and I complement each other completely through our shared experience, knowledge, and skills. Totally in sync, we have a mutual instinct when it comes to assessing and understanding our clients' needs. And with full knowledge of each other's buyers and sellers, our team approach always gets the transacting party across the finish line.
- Why is now, despite the economic climate both locally and internationally, a good time to buy? Despite the economic climate, Cape Town remains as beautiful and as desirable as it always has. Ultimately, real estate remains a sound investment, especially in the Mother City with its endless opportunities for capital growth.
Stephen, as an agent what brings you joy?
Every client has a dream home. The perfect sanctuary to call their own. The joy is in the challenge of bringing this dream to life.
- In your experience, what is a property buyer's greatest fear? Cape Town's sheer variety of property offerings can be overwhelming. My clients mostly fear the city's erratic pricing factor which differs greatly according to the various suburbs. For local buyers, this is compounded by the fact that Cape Town prices generally exceed those in the other parts of the country.
- How is the service you provide sensitive to this fear? By supporting my clients in being realistic, I help them identify opportunities with real value in affordable areas - the right home is also about the lifestyle it offers, factors like proximity to schools, travel times, access to healthcare, security, etc.
- Is South Africa's current loadshedding crisis affecting your business? We've learned to pivot and make the most of it. By working around loadshedding we've not allowed it to affect business.
- How do you address the issue with potential foreign buyers? It's all about education, especially pointing out that there's a growing energy crisis globally with loadshedding no longer unique to South Africa. Gas cookers, inverters, and generators are easily available locally as back-up tools.
- What should buyers know about the lifestyle on offer in the suburbs you represent? Atlantic Seaboard has worlds within a world. De Waterkant and its more yuppie lock-up and go lifestyle is vibey and cosmopolitan while Fresnaye is more family orientated. Bantry Bay is an intriguing combination of both. Then, Sea Point and Green Point are more affordable with generally smaller and older properties whilst higher up the mountain, one-of-a-kind luxury homes boast spectacular views.
- How is DG different from other leading real estate brands? By valuing relationship above all else, we offer client-centric, personalized service. We see our clients as partners, not just our next commission.
- What is the most important question a buyer should ask their real estate agent? I'd say it always comes down to costs. They must ask for guidance on the property's affordability factor to avoid any nasty surprises. Once the sale is concluded, they must insist on being kept in the loop of the transaction process as regularly as needed.
Multifaceted. Metropolitan. Magical. The Atlantic Seaboard is a nexus of Cape Town's finest properties, premier attractions, and lifestyle options. Join us in a bird's eye view of this irresistible area:
Top Attractions:
- Ocean and mountain views, scenic drives, coastline walks
- Award-winning 5-star hotels, luxury rental villas, and guest houses
- Paragliding from Signal Hill onto the Promenade (a popular tourist attraction)
- Sea Point Swimming Pool Pavilion and the ever-popular seafront Promenade
- Green Point Urban Park and Battery Park
- World class beaches like Clifton 4th, Camps Bay, and Llandudno
- Entertainment venues: Cape Town Stadium, Theatre on the Bay, and Waterfront Amphitheatre
Travel Links:
- Conveniently situated for 30-min easy airport access, maximum travel distance 25 km
- V&A Waterfront, Two Oceans Aquarium, and Silo District on your doorstep
- Quick access to N2 for Somerset West, Grabouw, Betty's Bay, and beyond
- Quick access to N1 for Paarl, Franschhoek, Ceres Valley, and beyond
- Direct access to Hout Bay for Chapman's Peak drive to the entire Southern Peninsula
- Boat trips to historical Robin Island
Essentials:
- Schools: Herzlia Weizmann Primary, Reddam House, The French School
- Medical Centres: Sea Point Medical Centre, Virtus Health & Medical, Cape Health Centre
- Pets: Vets, Frits Dog Hotel & Daycare, pet grooming and dog walking services
- Spiritual: Multidenominational churches, synagogues
- Garden: Nurseries, garden centres, and landscaping services
- Dining: Award-winning restaurants, chic dineries, ice cream parlours, sweet shops, bars, coffee dens, major supermarket retailers, delis, bakeries
- Shopping: boutiques, sportswear stores, mini malls like Artem, Arum, Piazza da Luz, and Piazza St. John
- Markets: Mojo Market and Oranjezicht Farmers Market at the V&A
Exercise & Wellness
- Gyms, salons, medical suites, spas, holistic practices, yoga and Pilates studios, boxing classes, and Cross Fit. Prefer the outdoors? You're spoiled for choice with cycling, running, hiking, surfing, fishing, kayaking, motorbiking, electric scooters - the list is endless.
In terms of style, homes along the Atlantic Seaboard are predominantly influenced by the sweeping ocean views which have always been synonymous with the geometric forms and angulated openings of contemporary architecture. Fresnaye and Bantry Bay - popularly known as the "wind-free" areas of Cape Town - are a mix of classic Victorian and minimalistic ultra-modern, while Sea Point and Green Point are mostly a collection of eclectic apartment buildings and chic high-rise developments.
If home is where the heart is, it's impossible not to fall in love with the Atlantic Seaboard's enduring appeal. Ideal for singles, couples, and any family seeking a lifestyle of enriching culture, living between blue skies and sweeping ocean begs the ever-pervasive question: why would you ever want to leave?
With unrivalled reach and drawing strength on their combined network, Stephen and Michelle offer industry-leading knowledge and expertise to help you find the right home at the right price in an area just right for you. Selling your property? Consistent sales through the decades and rave seller reviews are testimony to the Cohens' commitment to success - your success.
The DG experience welcomes you home.
Stephen Cohen stephen@dogongroup.com | Michelle Cohen michelle@dogongroup.com
Author: DG Properties
