SHINING STARS OF RENTALS: WAKEFIELDS HONOURS ITS TOP LETTING AGENTS FOR 2024/25

At Wakefields Real Estate, excellence in rentals is not just about matching tenants to properties, it's about professionalism, consistency, and building long-term relationships. Our recent 2024/25 Wakefields Rentals Awards shone a well-deserved spotlight on the standout agents who go above and beyond in a challenging, fast-paced sector.

These awards recognise those who not only do their job but elevate the role that letting plays within Wakefields. From sourcing quality tenants to guiding landlords with care and expertise, these agents continue to uphold the Wakefields name with pride.

This Year's Top Rental Achievers

Top Letting Agent on Earnings:

• Pam Naidoo (Wakefields Umhlanga)
• Runner-Up: Vanessa Nagel (Wakefields Umhlanga)

Top Letting Agent - Most Units Let:

• Linda Mitchell (Wakefields Pinetown)
• Runner-Up: Chanel Elkington (Wakefields Bluff)

Top Letting Agent - Most New Admin Lets (Awarded by Wakefields Property Management):

• Linda Mitchell (Wakefields Pinetown)
• Runner-Up: Ester Els (Wakefields Malvern)

Linda Mitchell | The Letting Powerhouse

Securing three titles this year: Top in Units Let, Top in New Admin Lets, and Runner-Up in Earnings, Linda Mitchell continues to set the benchmark for what it means to lead in rentals. With over a decade of service at Wakefields Pinetown, Linda's name has become synonymous with integrity, commitment, and an unmatched work ethic.

Her secret? Transparency, pricing accuracy, and hard work.

"I always advise landlords to market their properties at a realistic price," she says. "It's the only way to attract good tenants quickly. Overpricing only leads to long vacancies and unnecessary stress."

Linda's practical and principled approach has earned her a loyal client base,  both tenants and landlords, who value her honest communication and fast turnaround time.

Her advice for aspiring letting agents:

"Be honest. Pre-qualify your tenants. Know your craft. Letting is a massive job compared to sales...and the earnings per deal are significantly lower but done right, it's a career built on referrals and repeat business. If you do your job well, that landlord will stay with you for life."

Pam Naidoo | Rental Excellence with Heart

Pam Naidoo, already a familiar name as a top-performing sales agent in the Wakefields family, once again proved that she is a force in the rentals space too, securing the title of Top Letting Agent on Earnings.

Known for her integrity, grace, and relationship-first approach, Pam seamlessly juggles the demands of both sales and rentals. Her ability to build trust with landlords, paired with her keen eye for opportunity, is what makes her standout year after year.

For Pam, it's about understanding people, anticipating needs, and delivering exceptional service at every touchpoint. Her repeat clients and consistent referrals say it all.

Celebrating Our Rental Division

The Wakefields rentals team plays a vital role in the business, often behind the scenes, working tirelessly to ensure vacant properties become happy homes. These awards are a testament to the tenacity, detail-orientation, and client care that define our letting agents.

To Pam, Linda, and all our top achievers, congratulations! Your work continues to set the standard and inspire the next generation of agents in the Wakefields family.

Here's to another year of excellence, relationships, and raising the bar - the #WakefieldsWay.