Her favourite part? The negotiation. Helen delights in bringing buyers and sellers to a point of mutual respect (and even liking each other) because, as she says with a grin, “once that’s in place, the deal nearly makes itself.” Clients value her honesty and her knack for cutting through the noise.

Her secret talent lies in listening – not just to words, but to what’s left unsaid. A pause, a shift in tone, a glance around a room… Helen reads between the lines to uncover what clients truly want. That instinct once helped her clinch a R100-million deal simply by being in the right place at the right time – proof that intuition and timing can be a powerful combination.

When it comes to hideaways, Helen believes it’s about harmony, space and the kind of silence that settles your soul the moment you walk through the door. No amount of square-metre talk can override a gut reaction. “If it feels right within three minutes, it is right,” she says simply.

Beyond property, Helen is happiest outdoors – hiking dramatic mountains, breathing in sea air, wandering vast landscapes or exploring tucked-away corners of the country. For her, travel and fresh horizons are as important as finding homes with heart.