Your Local Agent
Meet Marina Harte
Real estate with authenticity, experience, and heart
My Journey
From Adelaide to the Coast
I started my real estate career in 2006 as an assistant to the director of a Jenman-approved Adelaide office, where I learned the importance of transparency, ethics, and people-first service. Later, I worked alongside a buyer agency director, gaining valuable insight into how buyers think — knowledge that still shapes how I help clients sell today.
Over time, I built a career that connects real estate, business, and property care. I founded and ran Cleanify, a South Australian cleaning and property-care business that managed private homes, NDIS clients, and Airbnb properties. I hired and trained staff, built systems, and oversaw operations — learning that clear communication and attention to detail are what turn good service into great service.
Along the way, I've bought, renovated, cleaned, and cleared estates, gaining a real understanding of property from every angle — emotional, practical, and financial.
In 2025, my family and I moved to the Limestone Coast, where I've fallen in love with the open spaces, fresh air, and slower rhythm of country life. I share our property with my companion goat, Luna, who reminds me daily to stay grounded and find joy in simple things.
Through She Sells Seashells, I bring together years of experience, professionalism, and a genuine love for people and places (and the occasional stray animal) — creating a boutique real-estate experience that's calm, honest, and deeply human.
Philosophy
My Approach
I completed my Diploma of Real Estate in 2009, knowing early on that I wanted to work independently. Over the years, I've worked as an assistant to directors across several South Australian agencies and as a sales consultant, gaining firsthand experience in how the industry operates. Real estate can be high-pressure and fast-paced — sometimes to the detriment of both sellers and buyers. I've stood at crowded auctions and managed open inspections with long queues, and while those moments might look impressive, they rarely serve anyone beyond the agent.
Selling a home is already one of life's biggest transitions. There are enough unknowns without unnecessary stress. I've learned that a calm, focused approach creates better results and better relationships. That's why I prefer private inspections by appointment, where qualified buyers can take their time, ask questions, and feel comfortable. It protects privacy, reduces risk, and ensures that every inspection is genuine.
As an independent agent, I have the flexibility to do what's right for each client rather than follow rigid workflows. I don't offer free appraisal drives or sales tactics designed to lure people into listing. My business is built on openness and transparency, and I expect the same from my clients — because trust works both ways.
At the heart of my work is a simple philosophy: sellers should choose an agent who genuinely fits them, and buyers should purchase a home they truly connect with. Matching the right people with the right property is what makes a sale successful — and, ideally, a little joyful too.
Experience
A Journey of Learning
Real Estate Foundations
Started as assistant to the director of a Jenman-approved Adelaide office, learning transparency, ethics, and people-first service.
Understanding Buyers
Worked alongside a buyer agency director, gaining invaluable insight into how buyers think — knowledge that shapes how I help clients sell today.
Business & Property Care
Founded and ran Cleanify, a South Australian cleaning and property-care business managing private homes, NDIS clients, and Airbnb properties.
Property Renovation
Bought, renovated, cleaned, and cleared estates — gaining real understanding of property from every angle: emotional, practical, and financial.
Limestone Coast
Moved to the Limestone Coast with my family, falling in love with the open spaces, fresh air, and slower rhythm of country life.
Core Values
What Guides Me
Integrity & Transparency
Honesty sits at the core of every decision I make. I provide clear advice, realistic expectations, and open communication so that every client feels informed and respected throughout the process.
Calm & Considered
Selling a home is significant, often emotional. I bring structure, professionalism, and calm to each stage, creating an experience that feels organised, not overwhelming.
Independent by Design
Working independently gives me the flexibility to do what's right for each client — not what a workflow demands. It allows for genuine, case-by-case decision-making and service grounded in care, not quotas.
Human Connection
Behind every property is a person, a story, and a reason for moving forward. I take time to listen, to understand, and to ensure that each sale feels personal, balanced, and meaningful.
Services
My Expertise
Property Consultations
Strategic Marketing
Property Staging
Estate Sales