Meet the Team

At Green Door Realty, we pride ourselves on our dedicated and experienced team of real estate professionals. Our team is committed to providing exceptional service and expertise to help you navigate the real estate market in Knysna with confidence and ease. Learn more about our team members below.

Cecilia & Andre Ruthven

REAL ESTATE AGENTS

Introducing Cecilia and Andre Ruthven, your trusted real estate agents in the vibrant community of Knysna. With a combined background in financial management, retail, design, manufacturing, and marketing, our journey into the real estate industry was a natural progression, fueled by our passion for creative house designs, gardening, and interior decoration. Having called Knysna home for over 40 years, we offer unparalleled knowledge of the area and its unique charm. With 14 years of experience as property practitioners, we have built a reputation for outstanding service and a broad client base.

Maria & Martin

Rental and Property Management

Meet Martin and Maria, our dynamic duo specializing in construction, facilities management, and Airbnb property management. Martin brings extensive expertise as a qualified building inspector with a keen eye for detail, ensuring the structural integrity and quality of properties. Maria, a former teacher of English and Art turned Airbnb Superhost, excels in creating welcoming havens for guests with her warm demeanor and meticulous attention to detail. Together, they form a versatile team committed to delivering exceptional service and memorable experiences for property owners and guests alike.

Don’t just take our word for it

Hear from some of our amazing clients.
"Exceptional professionalism, meticulous attention to detail and remarkable efficiency. The agency swiftly matched suitable buyers with my property, exceeding all expectations. Highly recommend their outstanding service for seamless selling experience."
Pieter Smit
Property Seller
"Their service and attention to detail is outstanding and I have never experienced any problems in all the time that they have been assisting me and renting out my flat. I can highly recommend them and Green Door Realty if you need anything done with regards to rentals, property sales and much more!"
Dave McRae
Property Owner
"Honesty, integrity, enthusiasm and attention to detail is difficult to find these days. These characteristics of Andre and Cecilia plus their real and genuine passion for real estate, were key to finding a buyer for our property within a single day at the asking price.  They walk the extra mile for our rental property, making sure it is a hassle free experience for both tenant and landlord."
Etienne & Ciska Geldenhuys
Property Owners