About Rhonda
Rhonda Sharkawy joined the Stirling team as Development Director, where she was involved in retail ground-up developments and redevelopments. In 2002, she transitioned to the Commercial Brokerage Division as Senior Retail Leasing & Development Executive. For thirty years, she has worked on new retail developments, redevelopments, leasing existing shopping centers, and handling renewal negotiations. In addition, she represents over a dozen national retailers in Louisiana & Mississippi.
After completing a bachelor’s degree at Loyola University in New Orleans, Rhonda earned a master’s degree in Land & Real Estate Development, as well as a master’s in Construction Science from Texas A&M University- College Station.
Rhonda is a highly decorated top producer. She is the first agent in Stirling’s history to receive the Waguespack Award and one of only a handful of women to achieve this honor since it was created in 1964. In 2015-2017, Rhonda was inducted into the New Orleans Association of Realtors Commercial Hall of Fame for the Waguespack Award after being the City’s top producer for five years in a row & the first woman to receive this prestigious honor.
When she is not working, she is with her family & friends enjoying the arts, travel, music, nature and community service boards.
Awards & Recognitions:
Stirling Properties * Top Commercial Producer: 2003-2006, 2008-2013, 2015-2021, 2023-2025. | Most Commercial Transactions: 2003-2025 |
Commercial Real Estate Division (CID) • Hall of Fame: 2015 • Poche Waguespack Award- Top overall across all Commercial Real Estate categories: 2009– 2014 • Top Overall Retail Producer: 2001-2008 & 2015-2025 Commercial Hall of Fame- No special awards permitted 2009-2014 • Nationwide Commercial Award (NAR): 2011 – 2025
Community Honors and Awards * New Orleans City Business • Excellence in Real Estate – 2018 • Ones to Watch, Top Private Companies: 2016 • Power Generation: 2003 Given to young innovative achievers whose success in business & organizations set the pace for the future of our region.
