The Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate network extends its sincere congratulations to the affiliated brokerages named in the 2024 RealTrends 500 list. This prestigious ranking recognizes the nation’s leading real estate firms known for their commitment to exceptional service and outstanding performance. Inclusion in the RealTrends 500 ranking signifies a significant achievement, and we are proud to have these distinguished brokerages as part of the BHGRE® network. Their dedication to excellence reflects the core values of the BHGRE® brand and positions them as leaders within the real estat ..read more

Considering the value of high-end homes, it’s understandable that luxury homeowners and agents would be interested in moving these properties in any market. The world of high-end real estate is unique, however, in that it doesn’t follow the standardized formula that many agents are used to. A repetitive sales system or a one-size-fits-all strategy doesn’t apply when entering into multi-million dollar listings. Why not? For one, buyers of luxury properties are different than those who purchase homes at a more modest price. Additionally, part of the secret to selling high-end homes lies in crea ..read more

As winter descends on cities and small towns across the country, many people find themselves unprepared for the havoc that frigid temperatures can wreak on their homes. Even the unpredictability of one winter season to the next can leave homeowners scrambling to ready their homes or maintain them properly in current conditions. Keeping winter home safety tips in mind at least once a year is prudent advice, therefore, for all your clients. In areas that receive mild weather year-round, there’s not much need to consider pipe insulation or solutions for icy gutters. But, all homes can benefit fr ..read more

Current social and economic conditions have put the breaks on many homeowners’ plans to sell. This can be discouraging for real estate agents who depend on sales transactions, but there are ways to encourage sellers to move. Reluctant sellers have various concerns swirling in their minds, many of them financial. However, you can overcome their hesitations by understanding what motivates their fears and learning how to support them in their goals. Why are Sellers Hesitant to Sell? Today’s real estate market, as with many markets in the past, is riddled with complexities. Low inventory, soaring ..read more

Better Homes and Gardens magazine features the expert insight of our affiliated agents and brokers in their dedicated real estate section on BHG.com. Continue below for a round-up of all the great real estate related topics the BHGRE network contributed to this year. January How a Half Bath Can Add To Your Home – Bruce Gillispie, REALTOR®, BHGRE Journey & Amanda Munoz, sales associate, BHGRE Valley Partners   6 Tasks to Add to Your To-Do List Before Moving to a New State – Barbara Zorn, associate broker, BHGRE Star & Jennifer Tripp, sales associate,  ..read more

Homeownership has historically been influenced by racial, ethnic and other prejudices. Even in the areas where it has improved, recent studies have characterized the reduction of racial inequality in housing generally as “slow, uneven and fragile.” In certain areas, there has been little to no improvement. Events such as the Great Recession of 2008 and the COVID-19 pandemic have diminished minority homeownership rates, particularly for Latino and Black communities. Other studies suggest LGBTQ+ communities also face challenges when it comes to accessing ..read more

The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP®️) released its twelfth annual Top 250 Latino Agents Report today, recognizing outstanding Latino real estate agents and teams from around the country. This year’s report, in association with Fannie Mae, includes rankings of top individual agents, top Latino teams, and top agents by major market regions, representing $11.2 billion in combined sales volume in 2022. Please join us in congratulating our honored BHGRE network members below. Janet Ramirez – Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Integrity Rickey Chavez – Better ..read more

The best of the best has been announced!  America’s Best Real Estate Professionals honors America’s finest real estate agents from all across the country! Over 27,500 U.S. real estate sales associates from every state are featured in America’s Best. Those ranked are among the top 1.5% of 1.6 million real estate professionals in the United States! Please join us in congratulating our honored BHGRE network members below. They are the top 1.49% of more than 1.6 million licensed Realtors® nationwide. Individuals By Sides #19. David Medley – Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate ..read more

Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate is proud to announce the affiliated agents and teams recognized in this year’s REAL Trends Top 1000! REAL Trends + Tom Ferry The Thousand. We are thrilled that these agents and teams have been recognized for their talents and successes. Congratulations and well-done!   Individuals By Sides David Medley – Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Medley Christian Cobo – Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Elite Medium Team By Sides The Jon Murray Group – Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Big Hill Large Team By Sides T ..read more

BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE ANNOUNCES GINGER WILCOX AS BRAND PRESIDENT  Powerhouse real estate industry executive to lead company in continued growth   MADISON, N.J. (June 14, 2023) — Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate (BHGRE), the dynamic real estate network within the Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS) portfolio of brands, today announced a new leader for the BHGRE brand. Effective immediately, Ginger Wilcox will serve as brand president of BHGRE, stepping into the role that was long occupied by industry icon Sherry Chris, who recently became an executive advisor f ..read more