Jeffrey  Barkstall

Jeffrey Barkstall

GRI, SRS

License #: 475.128819

Heartland Real Estate Of Central Illinois, Inc.

Mobile:
217.637.0374
Office:
217.352.4288 ext. 54
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How to tell when a platform shift is worth your attention — and when it’s just noise

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2026-04-20 15:25
With new tools launching every week, here are five questions to help you figure out which are actually worth your time and your agents' trust.

The real reason agents stay stuck (even when they do the work)

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2026-04-20 15:19
The answer isn't always to do more, more, more, broker-owner Deb Siefkin writes. For real estate agents experiencing a slowdown, it may be time to do something different.

How to be a better team player (and why it matters more than you think)

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2026-04-20 15:14
If you're looking for better performance and more commissions, don't just join a real estate team. Become a great teammate.

26 MLSs Drive Restb.ai Past 1 Million Agents With Nationwide AI Deployment

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2026-04-20 15:02

AI-powered computer vision technology company Restb.ai has announced it now reaches more than 1 million real estate agents through its growing network of MLS partnerships across the United States and Canada. With adoption spanning 26 new MLSs over the past 18 months, Restb.ai’s technology is believed to be one of the most widely deployed AI…

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Florida Associations Miami Realtors and RWorld Announce Merger

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2026-04-20 14:43

The Miami Association of Realtors® (MIAMI) and Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors® (RWorld), along with their respective MLSs are merging into a single association and MLS, creating one of the nation’s largest Realtor associations. In a release, the two associations said the merger, effective May 11, 2026, will have a combined membership of…

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Hello, goodbye: Real estate’s biggest new hires and moves

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2026-04-20 14:10
BGHRE, Coldwell Banker and other industry brands made moves last week. Get caught up with Inman's weekly roundup.

From Agent to Owner: Team Leader Opens Brokerage in South Carolina

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2026-04-20 13:55

Personable and communicative. For agents and clients who’ve worked with Shannon McNulty, those are likely the first qualities that come to mind. McNulty, a 12-year real estate pro and proud military veteran, has a deep respect for the people she serves and works with. She prides herself on her communication skills and reliability. After spending…

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COURT REPORT: eXp Looped Into Zillow RESPA Suit

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2026-04-20 12:59

Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. eXp added as a defendant in Zillow RESPA case According to an amended complaint filed last week in Taylor v. Zillow, eXp Realty has been added as a defendant, being accused of supporting…

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Miami, RWorld announce merger, becoming the ‘largest local Realtor association in the world’

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2026-04-20 11:41
The Miami Association of Realtors and RWorld will merge on May 11, creating the 93,000-member Miami and South Florida Realtors.

Pocket listings reshape access as agent commissions remain largely unchanged: Watchdog

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2026-04-20 11:24
A new report suggests that the industry's push toward pocket listings is emerging as a pressure point for first-time buyers.

Foreclosures rise in 2026 as early warning signs emerge (VIDEO)

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2026-04-20 09:40
Foreclosure activity is rising in 2026, with new data showing an increase in filings. Watch this quick Inman video for key insights.

Over half of states have no laws on the books to protect homeowners from title fraud

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2026-04-20 09:29
The most at-risk properties are unmonitored vacant land parcels, and senior adults are most often affected by rising rates of deed and title fraud.

Homes listed in late April sell faster and above asking, Redfin finds

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2026-04-20 09:23
Homes listed during the final weeks of April are 18 percent more likely to sell above their original asking price than the yearly average — the highest likelihood of any week in the year — according to a Redfin and Home Economics analysis.
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