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High Commission Splits: A Realistic Breakdown

It’s no secret that many brokerages love to advertise high commission splits to attract new agents. On the surface, these offers can seem too good to be true — and, in many cases, they are. While a 90% split may sound like an excellent deal, the reality is often much more complex. Here’s the truth: […]
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Understanding the Housing Affordability Index

Understanding the Housing Affordability Index: Texas and Abilene, TX The Housing Affordability Index (HAI) is a measure that compares the median family income to the median price of housing, providing insights into how affordable housing is in a given area. This index is a critical tool for understanding the financial accessibility of homes for families […]
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How Collaboration, Not Competition, Benefits Our Clients

Why We Don’t Do Property Management—and Why It Matters At BHGRE Senter, REALTORS, we often get asked why we don’t offer property management services. The answer is simple: We’re committed to providing the absolute best service to our clients, and we believe that specializing in real estate sales—residential and commercial—is how we do that. One […]
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Get to Know BHGRE Senter, REALTORS!

For nearly 70 years, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Senter, REALTORS has been the cornerstone of real estate excellence in Abilene. Our proud family-owned firm, deeply rooted in the community, has played a pivotal role in shaping the real estate landscape, serving both residential and commercial clients with distinction. A Legacy of Trust and […]

Real Estate Thoughts High Commission Splits: A Realistic Breakdown It’s no secret that many brokerages love to advertise high commission splits to attract new agents. On the surface, these offers can seem too good to be true — and, in many cases, they are. While a 90% split may sound like an excellent deal, the reality is often much more complex. Here’s the truth: […]

Real Estate Thoughts Understanding the Housing Affordability Index Understanding the Housing Affordability Index: Texas and Abilene, TX The Housing Affordability Index (HAI) is a measure that compares the median family income to the median price of housing, providing insights into how affordable housing is in a given area. This index is a critical tool for understanding the financial accessibility of homes for families […]

Real Estate Thoughts How Collaboration, Not Competition, Benefits Our Clients Why We Don’t Do Property Management—and Why It Matters At BHGRE Senter, REALTORS, we often get asked why we don’t offer property management services. The answer is simple: We’re committed to providing the absolute best service to our clients, and we believe that specializing in real estate sales—residential and commercial—is how we do that. One […]

Real Estate Thoughts Get to Know BHGRE Senter, REALTORS! For nearly 70 years, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Senter, REALTORS has been the cornerstone of real estate excellence in Abilene. Our proud family-owned firm, deeply rooted in the community, has played a pivotal role in shaping the real estate landscape, serving both residential and commercial clients with distinction. A Legacy of Trust and […]

Real Estate Thoughts REALTOR Rules: Selling Property to a REALTOR When it comes to selling your property, you have various options and potential buyers to consider. In this blog, we will discuss the rules and benefits of selling your home to a licensed REALTOR, ensuring you make an informed decision during the process. Know the Difference Between Licensed and Unlicensed: It is essential to understand […]

Real Estate Thoughts Local Lenders: The Importance and Benefits Buying a home can be a stressful process, especially when it comes to financing. Many people turn to big banks and online lenders for their mortgage needs, but there are significant benefits to working with a local lender. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of working with a local lender and the […]

Real Estate Thoughts April is Fair Housing Month! April is Fair Housing Month, a time to celebrate the strides made in fair housing over the years and recommit to the goal of ensuring everyone has equal access to housing. What is Fair Housing Month, and why is it important? Fair Housing Month is observed annually to commemorate the passage of the Fair Housing […]

Real Estate Thoughts Homebuying 101: Mortgage Approval Homebuying 101: Mortgage Approval Getting mortgage approval is inevitable for most homebuyers unless you pay cash. A mortgage pre-approval letter is a powerful way to get an edge in a bidding war. Plus, mortgage pre-qualification lets buyers know how much house they can afford. Discover how to get through a successful mortgage approval, one of […]

Real Estate Thoughts BHGRE Senter, REALTORS: 2022 Recap 2022 Highlights Set two company records for most under contract sales in a single month Highest company sold volume in 20 years at 66.2 million in closed sales! Celebrated 65 years of being a locally owned and operated Abilene business Over 30 non-profits and events supported in 2022 Quality over quantity with outstanding numbers in […]

Real Estate Thoughts Licensed, Unlicensed, and REALTOR: What’s the Difference? I wanted to take some time today to talk about these three categories of people who can participate in the real estate process, what kind of rules bind each category, and why it’s important to the public to know who they are dealing with. Unlicensed Individuals & Groups It’s important that we remember that anyone […]

Real Estate Thoughts REALTOR Minute: Rent vs Buy June is National Homeownership Month! As REALTORS we support the right to home ownership and believe it is a tremendous way to generate wealth. However, buying is not always the universally correct answer. There’s no need to make it overly complicated, but the guideline we often give our clients is that you need to plan […]

Real Estate Thoughts The Distinctive Collection: More Than a Name! The Distinctive Collection: So Much More Than a Name It seems like every real estate brand in the world is taking their logo and slapping some kind of luxury tag on it, but is it actually different from their normal services? Some of them are, some of them aren’t. Here at BHGRE Senter, REALTORS […]

Real Estate Thoughts Let’s Talk Advertising It’s important that clients understand there is a difference between listing their property and having it marketed. Proper advertising greatly increases the exposure of your property and the number of potential home buyers that will see it. Spend a few minutes with Shay Senter as he discusses various aspects of the advertising process and how […]

Real Estate Thoughts 22 Truths About a Real Estate Career There are two problems I find worrying with our real estate industry and those pursuing a real estate career. It is far too easy to get a real estate license, the classes in no way prepare you to actually work as a REALTOR, and the general public believes the job to be an easy way […]

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