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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If your listing’s not selling, it’s not always price. It’s the positioning

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2026-03-04 04:00
When a home is positioned correctly, marketing feels easy, Josh Ries writes. When it's not, no amount of exposure will be able to fix it.

Why multifamily housing investors should consider Knoxville

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Tue, 2026-03-03 19:00
Knoxville’s appeal to employers and job-hunters should make it attractive to investors seeking stable growth in a market that outperforms its size, Michael Zaransky writes.

Plaintiffs in Zillow RESPA suit say evidence is at risk of disappearing

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Tue, 2026-03-03 18:08
Attorneys for the plaintiffs in a proposed class action lawsuit say evidence includes screenshots, and numerous confidential witnesses. ‘Discovery is needed to litigate this case.’

You’re not leading, you’re hovering: How to build team accountability

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Tue, 2026-03-03 16:58
The difference between a high-performing brokerage and a burned-out one often comes down to a single leadership habit, Nick Schlekeway writes.

The new playbook for sustainable brokerage growth

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Tue, 2026-03-03 16:32
Scaling is not about becoming the biggest real estate brokerage, writes CEO Craig Tann. It is about becoming the most intentional.

See which states are looking to limit private real estate listings

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Tue, 2026-03-03 15:49
Lawmakers in a growing number of states are proposing bills that would require broad public marketing of real estate listings.

Balancing Your Social Content for Better Lead Gen: The 70/20/10 Rule

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Tue, 2026-03-03 15:49

Editor’s Note: Social Skills is a bi-monthly feature in RISMedia’s Daily News focused on social media and digital marketing tips, trends and solutions for agents and brokers. Being successful in your social media marketing is not just about frequent posting of good content, you have to balance the styles and types of content you are…

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Raintown Realty + JPAR Real Estate Owner Earns 2026 Franchisee Excellence Award

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Tue, 2026-03-03 15:42

Robert Ott, founder and owner of Raintown Realty + JPAR Real Estate in Bellevue, Washington, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Franchisee Excellence Award by Franchise Business Review. The honor recognizes franchise owners who demonstrate outstanding leadership, strong performance and a measurable commitment to the people they serve.  Each year, Franchise Business Review…

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How I turn everyday market knowledge into scroll-stopping social content

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Tue, 2026-03-03 14:19
Social media isn’t about creating something new, luxury agent Latham Jenkins writes. It’s about documenting your market, your land and your lifestyle.

Banking on Trust: How Brand Perception and Consumer Opinions Can Weigh on Your Business

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Tue, 2026-03-03 13:29

The headlines about the real estate industry are everywhere. Compass acquired Anywhere Real Estate to create the largest real estate company by agent count. Zillow and Compass are locked in a Goliath-versus-Goliath legal battle over private listings. A wave of RESPA-related lawsuits alleges undisclosed referral kickbacks between real estate agents and mortgage companies. And then…

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