Rita Garrod

I have been active in the Stellenbosch property market for over two decades and bring a deep understanding of both the lifestyle and investment side of property to every client relationship. I was born and raised in Windhoek and have been based in the Western Cape since 1988. My background spans entrepreneurship, hospitality and property — experience that has given me a practical, hands-on understanding of how people live, invest and move through different life stages. I entered the property industry in 2003 at Neelsie Properties and later established Stellenbosch Destinations, a boutique company specialising in fully furnished self-catering accommodation in central Stellenbosch, which I successfully managed for eight years before pursuing a few other opportunities but returned to what I love most and re-joined Neelsie Properties again in 2020. Shortly thereafter, we formalised the sales division, Stellenbosch Properties, which continues to operate as part of the Neelsie Properties family today. My particular strength lies in matching the right people with the right property, combined with a strong eye for renovation potential and strategic presentation to enhance both value and buyer appeal. I pride myself on integrity, calm professionalism and building long-term client relationships based on trust and results. I am the proud mom of two sons, and time with them is always my greatest joy. When I do slow down, I love a good book and time at the coast or somewhere quiet — the simple luxuries that reset me for the pace of property life.