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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Webinar: Everyone Is Talking About AI, but No One Is Showing You How to Use It in Real Estate

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2026-02-26 14:07

Artificial intelligence (AI) is dominating conversations across the industry. Agents are hearing that AI can transform marketing, save time and generate leads, yet many are left wondering how to actually integrate it into their daily workflow. The reality is simple: Awareness alone is not enough. The agents who will thrive in 2026 and beyond are…

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Report: Agents Want Tech That Saves Brainpower

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2026-02-26 13:32

Real estate agents know that time is money, yet they would sacrifice both for technology that saves them mental energy instead, according to a new report. According to Zillow’s 2026 Agent Trends Survey, ease of use is agents’ top priority when choosing new tech tools, above both cost and time savings. Despite agents reporting they…

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Frozen Lockboxes: Tools and Strategies for Deicing Before a Showing

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2026-02-26 13:27

The cold of winter slows many things down, but the frosty season should not keep you from trying to heat up your sails. Even if you work from a home office and don’t have to worry about that commute during the winter, real estate professionals (especially ones with open houses to show) still spend plenty…

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Arizona family wins Redfin’s $1M home in digital scavenger hunt

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2026-02-26 12:56
An Arizona man, his wife and their 7-month-old daughter have become winners of Redfin's Great American Home Search, a contest to locate and win a $1 million home, which Redfin launched on Super Bowl Sunday.

CertifID grows platform from fraud prevention to closing management

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2026-02-26 11:56
CertifID broadens its platform from wire fraud prevention to full closing workflow management, adding payoff ordering, eSignatures and digital payments.

Leo Pareja: ‘Consolidation begets more consolidation’ (WATCH)

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2026-02-26 10:53
EXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja, REMAX CEO Erik Carlson and Douglas Elliman CEO Michael Liebowitz debated the state of the real estate industry at Inman Connect New York.

Clarity, strategy, momentum: Inside the agenda for Inman On Tour Nashville

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2026-02-26 05:00
On April 22, Inman On Tour lands at the Country Music Hall of Fame for a one-day experience built for agents who want direction in a shifting market. From consolidation to AI to back-to-basics lead generation, every session is designed to answer one pressing question: What should you be doing right now to win?
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