Cabernet Courier #21 - September 2025

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In 2026, our Sales Convention is all about MORE also known as Masters of Real Estate

At MORE you will experience

• More knowledge from world-class education
   
• More inspiration from headline speakers
   
• More energy from epic entertainment
   
• More connections through curated networking
   
• More motivation to fuel your next big move
   

All of this takes place in Nashville, March 22–24, 2026 a city alive with music, culture, and unforgettable experiences This is BHHS’s ultimate event your launchpad your masterclass your celebration of mastery Come to MORE to learn more, network more, and celebrate more and leave as a true Master of Real Estate

While bulk registration is closed, early bird tickets are on sale now THROUGH October 8th. Secure your spot today and step into MORE 2026.

Unlock Your Personalized ChatGPT

    Customize ChatGPT to Work for Your Real Estate Business
 

In this Marketing Minute, we’re showing real estate agents how to make ChatGPT work like your own personal assistant—customized to your style, your voice, and your business needs.

Whether you’re writing listing descriptions, follow-up emails, or creating social media content, customizing ChatGPT can save you hours and help you stay consistent across platforms. In just a few clicks, you can teach it how to support your real estate workflow like a pro.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why customizing ChatGPT matters for agents
• What to include in your settings
• How to save your tone and preferences
• Real examples you can copy and paste

Marketing Resource: September is National Preparedness Month

                      Be Ready to Respond!

When disaster strikes, every second counts. National Preparedness Month is the perfect reminder to have a plan and the tools in place to support your community in times of crisis.

Our Disaster Response Toolkit helps you do just that. With more than 30 ready-to-use templates, you can quickly communicate urgent needs and coordinate local relief efforts—ensuring your outreach is organized, impactful, and consistent.

Access the Disaster Response Toolkit Guide and customizable assets in Marketing REsource today—so when the unexpected happens, you’re ready to be there when it matters most. Assets can be found by navigating to GOOD TO KNOW > DISASTER RESPONSE TOOLKIT or by searching the keyword DRKIT. Templates are available in cabernet and white and black and white options.

Justis Heppner | Bay City | 1315 Center Ave.

Kicking off a new marketing series where we seek to highlight agents in our BHHS MINITREX family and share their success stories from prominent and unique listings, we hear from Justis Heppner out of our Bay City office!

Justis shares a little about her experience in listing a historic and local icon in her community and how she leveraged social media to tell its story. 

Check it out below >>👇👇

Want people to stop scrolling right past your posts? Find out in this quick 30-second video!

Have a passion for real estate and helping 
others succeed?

We’re looking for experienced agents—especially those with an associate broker license—to help teach our pre-licensing classes. If you’re confident in your knowledge and love supporting new agents as they launch their careers, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Email us to learn more or express interest

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Do you or one of your agents' have a standout listing that deserves the spotlight? We’re looking for high-end and unique properties to showcase on our BHHS Michigan, Northern Indiana, Tomie Raines, and Executive social media pages!

Our marketing team is partnering with agents to feature more listings across our  platforms. If you have a property that would make a great feature, submit it today using the form below—we’ll do our best to get it posted!

$125 Off Any AHS® Real Estate Home Warranty

Every day's a good day for a breakdown with American Home Shield -- we help pay for covered system and appliance repairs and provide top-notch service from qualified, independent professionals. 

Don't miss out on this special off and save $125 on coverage for your clients. No

No prom code required when ordering on pro.ahs.com. The discounted price will appear on your invoice. 

📎 Flyer Check out the flyer for full details

Offer available for a limited time to new members. Certain restrictions apply.

VA Home Loans With Prosperity Home Mortgage

As a service member or veteran of the United States military, your duty has been to support and defend our country. Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC proudly salutes your commitment, and we stand ready to help you reach your home financing goals with a VA Home Loan.

Features of a VA Home Loan:

• Monthly Payment Savings
• Lower Interest Rates
• Simplified Qualifying
• Skip The New VA Appraisal

Lean More Here >>