Real Estate Investor Magazine South Africa May 2013 | Page 11

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nvolved in the real estate industry since
1972, Lew Geffen is undoubtedly one of
the doyens in the business. Today, he is
considered as one of South Africa’s leading
experts in real estate. As chairman of Lew
Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty, Lew
also holds directorships in other associated
property and industry-related companies. It
was, therefore, a pleasant surprise to discover
that he is not only an avid REIM reader and
follower, he’s had REIM delivered directly
to his home for a number of years. We are
delighted to share his story of hard work,
creativity and drive for success.
Lew was literally born into property and
inherited the property bug from his mom,
Aida Geffen, a powerful woman who founded
Aida Real Estate in 1958. Since he was 10, he
listened to his mom talking property at home
and on busine