Jeffrey  Barkstall

Jeffrey Barkstall

GRI, SRS

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Heartland Real Estate Of Central Illinois, Inc.

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Next Threats: The Industry Issues Leaders Are Watching Closely

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2026-06-22 15:02

Above, from left, John De Souza, Jessica Edgerton, Craig Cheatham and Donny Samson While commission-related lawsuits are mostly in the rear-view mirror, unresolved issues linger, from FTC investigations to MLS policy changes to the volatile landscape surrounding private listings.  Real estate experts will discuss which issues the industry should be paying close attention to and…

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Silence is power: 5 lessons from a 35-year pilot-turned-agent

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2026-06-22 14:59
The quietest person on the flight deck is usually the one in charge, writes former pilot Ben Stern. Here are five ways to put quiet leadership to work in your business.

How AI, Portals and Consumer Behavior Are Reshaping Real Estate

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2026-06-22 14:18

Technology is transforming real estate at a rapid pace—and with it, the expectations of today’s consumers.  In an upcoming RISMedia webinar, discover how AI, listing portals and shifting consumer behaviors are reshaping the way brokerages operate, compete and build trust.  Attendees will learn how to navigate the growing influence of technology while maintaining strong relationships…

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A New Standard of Service: From Agent to Trusted Consultant

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2026-06-22 13:48

Above, agents from broker/owner Jim Roberts’ Metro Roberts Realty in Buffalo, New York with Allan Dalton and John Featherston. Photo courtesy of WNY Metro Roberts Realty. For Jim Roberts—founder and broker/owner of Buffalo, New York-based Metro Roberts Realty—standing out in today’s market requires more than a competitive commission plan. It means constantly finding new ways…

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Report: Tax Reform and Aging in Place Shifting More Buyers Toward Luxury

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2026-06-22 13:38

Luxury remains one of the most resilient segments of real estate, seeing continued success and some new developments leading to potential growth, according to a new report from Sotheby’s International Realty®. Sotheby’s 2026 Mid-Year Luxury Outlook noted that despite overall challenges to the housing market, luxury real estate continues to perform relatively strongly, with more…

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Repositioned for Growth

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2026-06-22 13:36

Above, Joseph T. Hamdan Joseph T. Hamdan Principal | Real Estate Broker MYNY, a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® Brooklyn, New York  https://www.myny.realestate    Region served: New York City, Long Island and the Hamptons Years in real estate: 27 Number of offices: 4 Number of agents: 135 After 18 years with Coldwell…

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COURT REPORT: Judge Denies CoStar’s Amicus Brief; NWMLS Defends Its Compass Countersuit

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2026-06-22 13:31

Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. Judge denies CoStar’s amicus brief in Zillow MRED Compass case On June 10, CoStar requested to file an amicus brief—a brief filed by a non-party, or a “friend of the court”—in the U.S.…

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NAR pulls ARA into legal battle with Umansky’s thePLS.com

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2026-06-22 12:40
The National Association of Realtors has asked the American Real Estate Association to hand over documents relating to the NAR Accountability Project — and ARA is saying 'no.'

Is the housing market turning a corner? What the numbers say

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2026-06-22 10:52
Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at oil, inflation and pending home sales and explains what they could mean for summer home sales.

Fathom to agents: Beyond deal means income between deals

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2026-06-22 10:23
The deal represents a different kind of vertical integration than the industry has recently seen — one that moves laterally into homeownership itself rather than deeper into the transaction.

New antitrust suit targets CoStar’s commercial data empire

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2026-06-22 10:09
The case does not target Homes.com, but it lands as CoStar pushes deeper into residential and new construction data.
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