Garden and Outdoor Living Trends 2021

Be the expert in all things house and home with these Garden and Outdoor Living Trends for 2021. Curb AllureWith curbside neighbor, friend and family ‘drive by greetings’ becoming the norm, now more than ever Meredith Women want the front of their home to be beautiful. Outdoor LivingFrom ideas to installation, interest in improvements for outdoor living and entertaining are …

Ways to Handle the Shortage of Existing Homes for Sale

A new normal transformed how real estate agents handled people who wanted to sell or buy a house. From virtual tours to wearing masks during scheduled showings, change is inevitable to remain profitable. The pandemic also led to a shortage of existing homes for sale, often leading to competitive bidding. Discover ways to handle a lack of inventory that create …

How to Become a Builder’s Real Estate Agent

Have you ever wondered how top real estate agents partner with builders and get opportunities to sell their inventory? Whether you’re a new real estate agent or a seasoned Realtor®, forging partnerships with new home builders can take your business to the next level. So, if you haven’t considered it already, think about partnering with builders and read this article …

Celebrating Women’s History Month

Moderator, Janet Whitehead, BHGRE Manager, Broker Services, was joined by various BHGRE brokers and agents for the discussion on Women, Inclusion and the Real Estate Industry. Panelists:Shauna Hobson, Realtor®, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate 43 NorthKrista Cherry, Co-owner/ Broker Associate, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Property ShoppeDebbie Wong, Vice President/Broker Partner, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate J.F. Finnegan RealtorsSteffany Farmer, …

Home Improvement Trends 2021

Be the expert in all things house and home with these Top Home Improvement Trends for 2021. Whether it’s making major or minor updates or introducing updated aesthetics into home paces – these trends will give you insight into what today’s homeowners are looking for. No Place Like HomeThere is a newfound appreciation for and focus on what’s most important …

10 Questions with Christian Barnes

Christian is president and CEO of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Kansas City Homes, headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. 1.    Which of our BHGRE® P.A.I.G.E. (Passion, Authenticity, Inclusion, Growth, Excellence) core values do you identify with most, and why? Growth: However not the way most people view that word. In an industry where the only constant is change, continual self-improvement and …

2021 Realogy Advantage Network Award Winners

Navy Spirit Winners Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Lifestyles Realty Jacksonville, FL Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Native American Group Williamsburg, VA Home Marketing Winners Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Winans Dallas/Fort Worth, TX 5 Star Winners Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Executive Partners Augusta, GA Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Lifestyles Realty Jacksonville, FL …

BHGRE® Brokerages Recognized in the 2021 REAL Trends 500

We are happy to announce the REAL Trends Five Hundred 2021 winners and are thrilled that many of our affiliated brokerages ranked so highly amongst the nation’s leading real estate firms! The below winners are recognized for their superior service and outstanding performances. See which of the Better Homes and GardensⓇ Real Estate network members ranked on Real Trends 500 …

Top Home Trends for 2021

Be the expert in all things house and home with these Top Home Trends for 2021. Whether it’s pointing out potential ways to use a space, suggesting renovations that increase value, or staging a home for maximum consumer impact – these trends will give you insight into what today’s homeowners are looking for. SOOTHING NEUTRAL COLORSRestful beige-based neutrals will gain …

How to Use Wellness and Healthy Lifestyles to Attract Luxury Homebuyers

Luxury homebuyers purchase a fabulous lifestyle as well as a home. Agents who recognize the lifestyle preferences of these discerning buyers can corner this lucrative niche market. Discover how to use wellness and healthy lifestyles to attract, and sell homes, to high-end house hunters who know how they want to live. Glorious Gardens Expansive properties mean having room for glorious …