COLONIAL HEGHTS, VA, July 30, 2026 – Shakia Pollard has joined Long & Foster Real Estate at its Tri-Cities Southpark office in Colonial Heights, VA. Pollard will specialize in working with homebuyers and sellers.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Shakia to our team of highly trained professionals,” said Nancy Steinke, managing broker of the Tri-Cities Southpark office. “The combination of Long & Foster and Shakia’s unique skills and knowledge will no doubt provide the highest level of service to local buyers and sellers.”

Pollard is participating in Long & Foster’s Success Path program, which offers extensive training and resources for agents at any stage of their career. The program’s curriculum includes tools for agents to build their business, mentoring programs, techniques for prospecting and working with buyers and sellers, skills for negotiating and more. Pollard holds membership in the Southside Virginia Association of Realtors.

“What drew me to launch my career with Long & Foster, is their warm and welcoming environment. Every time I step foot in the office, there is always a smiling face and for me that’s a breath of fresh air,” Pollard said.

“Today’s residential real estate market is constantly changing. Participating in our Success Path program has provided Shakia with the right tools to meet those changing dynamics,” said Patrick Bain, CEO and president of The Long & Foster Companies, parent company of Long & Foster Real Estate.

Long & Foster is one of the nation’s top real estate companies as part of HomeServices of America. For more information, visit LongandFoster.com.