Claire
Shelver
Non-Principal Property Practitioner
Registered with PPRA (FFC 202634066340000)
Download FFC CertificateWith 16 years of experience in residential property, Claire Shelver is a Full Status Property Practitioner registered with the Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (PPRA) and a Candidate Valuer registered with the South African Institute of Valuers (SAIV).
Claire brings a depth of experience that extends beyond the traditional role of a residential estate agent. Her career encompasses residential sales, strategic acquisitions, negotiation and client advisory, complemented by her developing expertise in property valuation and market analysis. This combination allows her to approach property transactions with a considered understanding of both value and marketability.
Her clients consistently describe her as professional, honest, reliable, knowledgeable and exceptionally communicative, with a genuine ability to make what can often be a complex or emotionally demanding process feel manageable. Claire believes that clients deserve straightforward advice, informed decision-making and an agent who remains actively involved from the initial strategy through to registration.
A strong advocate for her clients' interests, Claire is known for going beyond the expected role of an agent — anticipating challenges, finding solutions, maintaining momentum and ensuring that clients remain informed and confident throughout the transaction. Her approach is results-driven, but never at the expense of the personal service and trust that underpin every successful property relationship.
Her professional development reflects the breadth of her experience. Claire holds a National Diploma in Business Administration, a National Diploma in Project Management and an NQF4 in Real Estate, and has completed a three-year Diploma in Real Estate through Cape Peninsula University of Technology, further strengthening her knowledge of property markets and valuation.
As a Candidate Valuer registered with SAIV, Claire is continuing to develop her specialist valuation expertise, adding an analytical and valuation-informed perspective to her residential property practice. This provides an additional layer of insight when advising clients on pricing, market positioning and property decisions.
While her professional reach extends across the broader northern Johannesburg market, Claire's lifelong connection to the area gives her an authentic understanding of the communities she serves. She combines local market knowledge with a broader perspective of the factors influencing buyer demand, property values, lifestyle choices and long-term investment potential.
Claire is proud to represent Harcourts 4Ways, combining the strength and recognition of the Harcourts brand with a highly personal and relationship-driven approach to her clients.
Her philosophy is straightforward: be honest about the market, protect the client's interests, communicate consistently and deliver on what you promise.
Whether buying, selling or making an important property decision, clients benefit from Claire's 16 years of practical experience, professional registration, valuation knowledge and genuine commitment to their best interests.
Professional Credentials
Full Status Property Practitioner — PPRA Registered
Candidate Valuer — SAIV Registered
16 years' residential property experience
Residential sales and acquisitions
Property valuation and market analysis
Strategic pricing and negotiation
Buyer and seller advisory
Local market and investment insight
Professional expertise. Personal service. Informed property decisions.
My Awards
HOT ON THE MARKET
MY SUCCESSES
2 Bedroom Apartment Sold in Lonehill
R1,250,000
1 Bedroom Apartment Sold in Lonehill
R800,000
3 Bedroom Apartment Sold in Beverley
R1,585,000
3 Bedroom Freestanding Sold in Lonehill
R2,250,000
2 Bedroom Apartment Sold in Lonehill
R899,000
4 Bedroom Cluster Sold in Lonehill
R3,450,000
2 Bedroom Semi Detached Sold in Douglasdale
R1,250,000
3 Bedroom House Sold in Hurlingham Manor
R3,500,000
2 Bedroom Apartment Sold in Beverley
R789,000
My client stories
“Claire felt more like a family friend that a business partner! Made everything feel so comfy, even called just to say Hi sometimes...... was great! So my suggestion is to hire more “Claire’s” and teach them the same morals and values that she has!”
JH Bantjes
“Claire Shelver was always available to answer our questions, she is very knowledgeable and her professionalism was top notch. Thanks for everything Claire!”
N D Pereira-Bantjes
“I was very impressed with the service I received from Claire Shelver from Harcourts. She was very efficient and responded very quickly to all my queries and requests!”
M Fann
“Claire was the best. She prepared me well in advance for things I had to do and get ready and took care of everything. She also perfectly scheduled viewers to come and see the house so that I didn't feel like the house was open for a show day. My house was sold in 6 days from listing to offer to purchase - it was such a pleasurable experience !”
P Spratt
“Claire was super efficient in every aspect of selling my house. She was incredibly professional at all times. Thank you, Claire!”
Charlene Nieman
Claire was fabulous. She persevered through a difficult period ( lockdown) and kept me well informed. Her handling of the purchasers was great!
Frank Gregory
Claire has been fantastic throughout the process, Super friendly and very professional. My wife and I are very happy with the help she’s given us!
Philani Shandu
Claire was very professional, friendly and courteous!
Godlove Kum
Claire's understanding of my requirements is spot on, I got the offer expected and she is really professional and lovely with it. She has already been referred to another client �� Claire always kept me posted, always gave reasonable notice when requesting a viewing.
Michelle de Jager
“Good morning Claire, thanks for your time yesterday and showing us the property. Appreciate all the additional information you pro-actively shared which has really helped to inspire confidence in the property and yourself.  We really appreciate your pro-active professionalism and on-the-spot information. This makes being able to make the right decision sooo much easier.”
Clinton
Claire recently received a top rating from her client. Well done for creating an awesome client experience! “I received excellent service and quick updates from Claire.”
Ilze Alberts
Claire recently received a top rating from her client. Well done for creating an awesome client experience! “Claire is brilliant, she is timely and always kept us informed.”
Dylan Swales
Claire recently received a top rating from her client. Well done for creating an awesome client experience! “Claire is especially friendly, professional and goes out of her way to make things happen. She is so likeable and honest, this makes the process much easier.”
Chipo Chipudhla
Claire was willing to go the extra mile. She was ethical and helpful. She also managed to match me with the perfect house within my criteria.
Michelle Kroon
We are unbelievably happy with the exemplary professional service received from Claire.
Michale Kirkpatrick
Claire was accommodating and allowed us to be the first to view the property, which was at our request. She is efficient and professional.
Ranita Maharaj
Claire has the most amazing energy. She is positive, she is a go-getter and she is also caring. Claire listed the property and within a week, she had an offer. She has made the whole process of selling my home effortless. Thank you Claire!!
Candice Rossouw
We have had the pleasure of working with Claire on three occasions and each time the sale was attended to with vigour. Claire remained in communication and when the customer was ready to sign, she acted with a sense of urgency. In the end, the sales were concluded painlessly, with great service (running around getting keys, delivering document over weekend and many other small things that made our lives easy) In a time where buyers are scarce and lockdown was hampering business in general, we have experienced great service and results in all three cases. I have owned property since 1984 - our 2 residences and 6 investment properties. I can confidently say that Claire provided our best experience in concluding a sale.
Keith Haines
The level of professionalism and constant updates that I received from your team is unrivalled! As a matter of fact, I already gave Claire's contact to a friend currently house hunting. The turnaround time, the constant updates and feedbacks on the go, their accessibility on WhatsApp along with emails, Ooba homes also has a bunch of lovely, sweet and hands-on team members. Thanks guys for making the journey a smooth ride for me.
Bolutifemi Adenubi
I received beyond excellent service from Claire Shelver and it was a pleasure to work with her. I wish there were more listings to my liking with her.
Nonhlanhla Mollo
Claire has been amazing to deal with. Claire and Leonard were speedy with their responses, Claire is very professional but also friendly.
Noeleen Padayachee
Claire was on point throughout the entire process even facilitating viewing with her very kind, knowledgeable colleague and provided guidance re the purchasing process - all during her leave days! Her knowledge of the industry protocols and suburb dynamics made our decision making process much easier and we would definitely recommend Claire and the Harcourts team!
Sugishen Padayachee
Amazing service, the house was sold in less than 48 hours.
Daryn Ewen
Claire is the best!! Our property was sold after one viewing! No task is too big or small. Claire has been there for the seller and purchaser right the way through.
Theresia Saether
Claire is Amazing.. she is professional and yeah, probably one of the best Assets your team has!! Professionalism. For me, when someone communicates, and is clear and precise it's always a win/win for both sides. Hard to find good service these days. Claire is the embodiment of excellent service and we were impressed that her resume mentioned 'she gets sales done within 4 weeks'. Sure enough.. within a month, and we sitting here writing a Rave review.
Jason Timm
Claire is an excellent agent, easy communication, friendly and professional.
Wesley Cheia
Claire has an incredible passion for the industry. She is professional and her knowledge of the market put our minds at ease and eliminated any stress and possible delays in the process.
Justin Engelke
She is very professional, efficient, helpful, well organised and has a great sense of communication. I didn’t know Harcourts before and up to now I have full trust.
Jean-Marie Stevenaert (Seller)
Claire was great, always helpful and available. Great communication and keeping us in the loop. A pleasure to deal with!
Brian Le Sar
From the moment we decided to use Harcourts, Claire jumped into action & got the house listed in a few days. She has been an absolute pleasure to deal with & has shown great skills in promoting the sellable aspects of our home.
Mark Howell
Both Vera and Claire were absolutely brilliant. No *#%^@ around, punctual, professional, knowledgeable. Excellent Experience working with these two ladies. Harcourts made buying a home easy and most importantly personal. If you want someone who cares about what you need - Choose Harcourts.
Johannes Lourens
Claire was responsive and accommodating. She was proactive and had necessary documentation on hand when I saw the property.
Sadiyya Charafaray
Claire has been excellent with her follow up support.
Richard Burgess
: I would recommend Claire to anyone I know selling. She is an excellent agent. She has kept me updated on the progress all the time so I haven't had to worry as I know everything is in control. She always goes the extra mile.
Gail Smith
Claire Shelver, an extraordinary agent! We chose Claire randomly. Very soon we knew that we had made the right choice. Claire made the whole process of selling our beloved home enjoyable. She is extremely efficient and all deadlines were met. And she achieved our asking price. Give Claire an opportunity, you will not be sorry.
Richard Arnold
Great to work with! Pleasure to work with always, kept me updated with progress and assisted through out the process where I had questions. Clear communication and made me feel that all we under control
Mr Sam Laidlaw (Seller)
Claire was very friendly and knowledgeable about the property industry. She gave a thumbs up about the risks and benefits to buying a house in Lonehill.
Thulile Sweetness
Claire is amazing Claire has been so helpful in this process. We are in Cape Town, selling in Joburg and Claire has taken care of everything. She sold our unit within a week and has gone above and beyond for us.
Kerry Bothwell (Seller)
Incredible Buying my new home with the help of Claire Shelver was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. Claire is not only professional and knowledgeable, but also warm, approachable, and genuinely invested in finding the right fit for her clients. She guided me through each step of the process with clarity and patience, ensuring I understood all the details and felt confident in my decisions. Her attention to detail and proactive communication meant there were no surprises, only solutions. Even when challenges arose, Claire handled them swiftly and with a positive attitude, always putting my best interests first. It’s rare to find an agent who blends efficiency, integrity, and personal care so seamlessly.
Mr Sean Johan Wessels (Buyer)
I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to Claire for the time and effort she put in to help us secure our first home. It has been an absolute pleasure working with her; she went above and beyond for us down to the smallest detail. I was very nervous about buying my first property, but Claire advised and supported us through the whole process - from communicating with the seller to providing us with details of contractors that could help us renovate our new home. I would recommend working with Claire to anyone in need of an estate agent.
Lize Moster
After selling a property in Johannesburg some time ago, I was left somewhat uncertain about working with estate agents again. The process had come with challenges and unmet expectations, leaving me hesitant when it came to appointing someone new. When I later decided to sell a smaller property in Lonehill, a friend recommended that I speak to Claire Shelver from Harcourts. From the moment she was appointed, Claire proved to be reliable, dedicated, and thoroughly professional. She consistently went above and beyond my expectations—managing interactions with the tenant seamlessly and offering a level of service that truly stood out. Throughout the process, Claire kept me updated and was always willing to explain anything I did not fully understand. Even when she went on holiday, she informed me in advance and remained available for any important questions. Her commitment never wavered, ensuring that the transaction was completed smoothly and that my interests as the seller were always protected. I can confidently and wholeheartedly recommend Claire to family, friends, and anyone seeking a truly professional estate agent. She is a valuable and dependable asset to the real estate industry in Johannesburg. Thank you, Claire, for the passion, integrity, and dedication you show your clients.
Edward Gordon
Heartfelt Thank You and Testimonial I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your incredible support throughout this journey. I initially Googled “top agent in Lonehill,” and your name came up. From the moment I called you on 2 December 2025, we’ve been in consistent communication. By 13 January 2026, I was signing an Offer to Purchase, and by April, the property was registered—an impressively smooth and efficient process from start to finish. What I appreciate most is how you handled what was, for me, a very emotional and financially stressful situation. Selling a home can feel like a breakup, but you made something so difficult feel manageable and, ultimately, empowering. Your honesty, guidance, and calm, steady approach helped me stay focused and make the right decisions throughout. You truly went above and beyond—fighting for me, advocating for my best interests, and showing up in ways that extended far beyond the expected role of an agent. Thank you for making this experience not only successful, but also one I could move through with clarity and peace. I would highly recommend your services to anyone looking for a results-driven professional who genuinely cares.
Thuli - Seller
Best Estate Agent in Sandton / Lonehill! Claire was an absolute star from the very beginning. She listened to exactly what we wanted and delivered a home that is even better than we had ever anticipated. Her dedication, patience and perseverance made the whole process such a joy. We are absolutely over the moon with our new home in Lonehill. If you want an agent who truly goes above and beyond and cares, choose Claire. Highly recommend!
Vanessa
Claire Shelver was friendly, professional and super helpful from the get go. Sending documents on a weekend night, answering queries and helping fill out documents was no trouble. It was a pleasant and reassuring experience from start to finish. A fairly stressful process was made so much easier and enjoyable through Claire’s kind assistance and support.
Nicci
Claire was absolutely fantastic! She was professional, responsive, and made the whole process smooth and stress-free. Her knowledge and dedication really stood out, and we always felt supported and well-informed. We highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell their home.
Shandy Van Der Velde
I am very grateful for the support and guidance I received from Claire during the sale of my property. Before working with her, my property had been on the market for over a year. Once she took over, we received a number of offers within three months. What stood out to me most was her professionalism, friendliness, and integrity. She was always approachable, available to answer my questions, and willing to guide me through the process. She made what could have been a very stressful experience feel much smoother and easier to manage. I would gladly recommend her to anyone looking for a real estate agent who is reliable, honest, and committed to achieving results.
Natasha Banda
Professional service! Claire was fantastic throughout the process, with honest and transparent advice on market conditions, and more importantly a sold house within a matter of days. Would highly recommend Claire to anyone selling their home in Lonehill.
Dennis - Seller
I cannot recommend Claire Shelver highly enough. After countless attempts with other estate agents to sell my unit in Lonehill — all of whom unfortunately failed to get the deal done, I had honestly reached the point where I was ready to give up on the sales process. Then Claire came along. From day one, Claire was proactive, professional and incredibly driven. She made sure there was always a steady flow of potential buyers viewing the property, followed up relentlessly, and kept me updated every step of the way. I never once felt like I had to chase her for feedback or progress. What really stood out to me was that Claire genuinely cared about getting the result. She didn't just list the property and wait for someone to come along ...she actively made things happen. Ultimately, Claire achieved what multiple other agents couldn't: she sold my unit. Having dealt with a number of estate agents over the years, I can honestly say that Claire is the best I've ever come across. Her work ethic, communication, professionalism and determination are second to none. If you're looking for an estate agent who will actually go the extra mile and get the job done, I would recommend Claire without hesitation.
Darren - Seller
Claire Shelver
claire.shelver@harcourts.co.za
22 Penguin Drive
Corner Leslie Avenue
Norscot
Sandton
2055
Harcourts 4ways Real Estate (Pty) Ltd t/a Harcourts 4Ways/ Summit, a franchisee of Harcourts South Africa (Pty) Ltd, registered with the PPRA
