Estate Agencies in Venterstad

The Real Estate Company, formerly Funnell Properties, is an independent estate agency that has been operational in the South African property market for over 20 years.

As a strategic move to align with our driven expansion into Letting as well as the Commercial and Industrial fields, business owner and Durban based entrepreneur, Brendon Funnell, implemented a full rename and rebrand of the business in September 2019.

We are a passionate, proudly South African company, invested in the education, growth and development of our country's real estate sector.

We are modern thinking agents, but firmly believe that the age old values of integrity, professionalism and creating value-added relationships are essential to doing long term business.

Our agents work in a de-centralised setup, with our Head Office located at 71 Old Main Road, Hillcrest in the Upper Highway.

Seeff Country was established in 2000 by Ian Badenhorst as a large licensed region within the Seeff Property Group. Built on a strong foundation of rural expertise and a love for countryside living, Seeff Country has become a trusted market leader in property sales throughout South Africa’s most picturesque and peaceful regions.

We believe that a home is more than just a place — it’s where your story begins. And at Seeff Country, we’re proud to walk that journey with you.

Who We Are

Seeff Country is your dependable partner in real estate, dedicated to countryside property across South Africa. Our team is made up of experienced local professionals who combine in-depth market knowledge with a genuine passion for helping people make meaningful moves — whether you’re buying your dream home or selling your family legacy.

To us, property isn’t just about structures; it’s about people, lifestyle, and long-term value. That’s why every transaction is handled with care, insight, and a commitment to your future.

Where We Work

From rolling farmlands and charming villages to vibrant rural towns, Seeff Country represents a wide variety of countryside destinations known for their tranquillity, character, and space. Our deep understanding of rural living allows us to match clients with properties that suit their lifestyle, aspirations, and pace of life.

Our Team

Our people are the heart of Seeff Country — professional, knowledgeable, and committed to exceptional service. We value relationships built on trust, honesty, and consistency. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned investor, we’ll guide you with personalised advice, clear communication, and unwavering support.

What We Offer

We offer a complete, hassle-free real estate experience. Our services include expert property valuations, strategic marketing, skilled negotiation, and reliable after-sale support — all designed to ensure peace of mind throughout your journey.

By harnessing the latest technology and the national reach of the Seeff brand, we give your property the attention it deserves — and give you the service you need.

Our Values

As part of the respected Seeff family, our work is rooted in values that define how we operate and connect with clients:

• Excellence

• Integrity

• Passion

• Innovation

• Perseverance

• Connection

• Family

Our Vision

With a legacy that dates back to 1964, Seeff has long been a leader in South African real estate. Seeff Country carries that legacy forward with over two decades of countryside expertise, backed by a national footprint of 200+ offices and 2,000+ agents.

Our vision is to serve our communities with heart, uphold the Seeff name with pride, and help people find more than just property — we help them find home.

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Llewellyn Pelser Snr started as an Estate Agent on 15 January 1987 thirty-six years ago this year at National Real Estate (Pty) Ltd. After 5 years at National Real Estate, he resigned as manager of the residential letting department to join Mike Spencer Homenet (Now Platinum Global Bloemfontein). Here he gained experience in commercial letting & sales, residential letting and sales as well as sectional title management. Five years later he launched his own company with a close friend, Coert Herbst. With the new company Corwell Trust he amassed a rental portfolio of just over a thousand residential and commercial leases and the management of twenty-five sectional title schemes and the insurance of the total book. Corwell Trust also had a successful sales department of ten successful agents. On the 01st of March 2008 Corwell Trust was bought by National Real Estate and Llewellyn was Principal Agent of the sales department. When he joined the sale department was only six agents strong but was built over the years under his leadership and the support of the National Real Estate management to the largest and most successful sales agencies in the Free State and Northern Cape and soon to be one of the biggest in the country. Ten years ago, Llewellyn Jr joined his father as part of the sales team and for the past five years he was the top sales agent of NRE. This year the Pelser’s decided to go on their own offering the estate agents the splits on commission that they deserve and to fully equip them with professional training, by our top property trainer Toitjie Gold, in the property sector, financing, the transfer processes and insurance to deliver Gold Star service to all our valued clients. All our agents are duly registered with the PPRA and trained to be the best sales team in the business.

Founded in 1933, National Real Estate has become a cornerstone of the property industry in Bloemfontein, establishing itself as the largest estate agency in the Free State. With a legacy spanning over nine decades, we are proud to offer unparalleled expertise, and a broad range of services tailored to meet the needs of our diverse client base of more than 20,000.

Through the years the management and staff of our company have worked relentlessly in establishing National Real Estate as the market leaders in the property industry within the Free State area.

With our dynamic workforce and vast expertise, we have doubled our portfolio in the last ten years. Further branching out through the franchising process nationwide.

National Real Estate specialises in property management and related industries. We are fully committed to serve our customers more effectively than our oppositions through the efficient management of our business with highly skilled and dedicated personnel. Through the implementations of our digital platforms, National Real Estate is able to offer a more cost-effective management solution.

Our team consists of over 30 fully trained and PPRA-registered agents, specializing in Residential Sales, Letting, Commercial, Industrial, Office Space, Retail Premises, Farms, Plots, and Auctions.

We currently have 200 well-trained and professional in-house staff members and approximately 400 in the field.

Our commitment to service excellence and industry-leading standards ensures that every client, from first-time buyers to investors, receives the highest level of professional care. Visit www.nationalrealestate.co.za to explore our full range of services and discover how we can assist you in achieving your property goals. We add value to property!

Karoo Towns and Farms (Pty) Ltd t/a Pam Golding Properties Karoo. Registered with the PPRA. Holder of a Business Property Practitioner FFC. Not operating a Trust Account. A Franchise of Pam Golding Franchise Services (Pty) Ltd.

REMAX – THE UNFAIR ADVANTAGE.

REMAX is one of the top 10 international franchises and the top international Real Estate brand, operational in more than 110 countries with more than 130 000 sales associates.

REMAX was established in South Africa in 1995 and is currently the most powerful, successful real estate brand in the country. REMAX tops the list with sales rand value, number of homes sold, and number of sales associates. REMAX is already operational in 10 countries in Southern Africa, with 160 offices and over 2 450 sale associates. REMAX Southern Africa already has sales volumes of over 20 billion rands per year.

REMAX South Africa has won the prestigious international REMAX “region of the year” award a few times. Listing a property with REMAX gives a seller an unfair advantage!

The REMAX model is designed to attract the top, experienced agents in an area, and is the most productive real estate network in the world.

It is based on living the REMAX life with passion, building lasting relationships, accountability and interdependence, adding value to clients and fellow associates, and exceeding expectations.

REMAX training and operating systems are world-class which ensures efficiency, professional conduct, and well-developed creativity and problem-solving skills amongst the professionals. Continuous training through full-time research and exploiting technology ensures an unfair advantage to associates.

The BLOEMFONTEIN REMAX franchise (REMAX FIRST), was bought by Erna Goodes and Honey Attorneys around 20 years ago, and has, under Erna’s remarkable leadership, grown exponentially to 40 sales associates and a whopping 24% Bloemfontein market share. REMAX FIRST is the proud winner of the 2020 elite national REMAX passion award, and the national top supporter of the business partners, Betterbond. REMAX FIRST is a regular in the top 5 franchises in South Africa. The national newspaper, Beeld, appointed REMAX as the top national Real Estate Company.

The REMAX associates operate as a close family with non-negotiable loyalty towards each other and steadfast integrity. Many associates had nestled in REMAX for more than 10 years, ensuring the moral values are transferred to the newcomers. The company will keep on prospering and increasing its Bloemfontein market share!

Providing premium real estate services to estate agents throughout South Africa.