The National Association of REALTORS® has named Rylie Schroeder of Houston and Lindsey Pearlstein Smith of Austin to its 30 Under 30 Class of 2024.

Rylie Schroeder

Real estate has captured Schroeder’s imagination since high school; she remembers seeing open house signs around her small town. “I knew I wanted the personal and financial autonomy the profession would provide me,” she says. “I have an entrepreneurial spirit at heart and absolutely thrive in an autonomous environment.”

Prior to starting her now-12-member team, Schroeder closed over 200 transactions in just three years in the industry. The Compass team leader uses creative marketing strategies and a personalized client experience to build her team’s business. “Our love language is gift-giving,” says Schroeder. She stays in touch with clients by strategically setting up a “36-touch” system, ensuring that clients feel their value long after closing. “Our biggest priority is being a real estate resource for anyone and everyone, and we want them to know we are always here to answer their questions,” she says.

Lindsey Pearlstein Smith

Pearlstein Smith was looking for a field where she could use her teaching skills. “Real estate attracted me because it allowed me to work with people, experience something different every day, and better the lives of others,” says the Bramlett Residential Real Estate sales agent.

Pearlstein Smith modeled her business after her father’s Boston-area brokerage, emphasizing integrity, market knowledge, and a relentless work ethic, she says. Starting out, she relied heavily on open houses. The experience taught her about neighborhoods and buyer preferences.

These days, Pearlstein Smith hosts two events for her sphere of influence each year: a cookie exchange and a crawfish boil. “I love nothing more than bringing people together and making connections, so it’s been wonderful to be able to do what I love and have it organically bring in business,” she says.