the new faces of real estate These five young real estate agents are finding new ways to establish themselves in the local market. written by Aila Boyd R TheRoanoker.com eal estate is a notoriously difficult industry to break into. After being licensed, agents have to relentlessly pound the pavement in search of leads on potential sellers and buyers. Listings very rarely fall into their laps. Additionally, the Roanoke market is saturated with dozens of agencies and hundreds of agents. Despite the many challenges, a new generation of real estate agents has stepped forward and is attempting to make its mark on the local market. September/October 2021 51http://www.TheRoanoker.com