Real estate experience.
Technology leadership.
Practical AI.
Real Estate Leader
IT & Systems VP
I help real estate professionals put technology to work—so they can spend less time managing systems and more time serving people.
22 years in IT leadership. 14 years in real estate. Founder of Broker BackBone.
Experience with a purpose
Technology should solve real problems.
Before real estate, I spent 22 years leading IT at F.A. Wilhelm. I started with PCs and networks, then built a team and shifted my focus to working with owners and department heads to find better ways to run the business.
That included building the company’s first intranet, developing web and database applications, and training employees to use the systems we put in place.
Since entering real estate in 2012, I’ve brought that same approach to serving clients, growing a team, and helping agents use technology with confidence.
Track record
- Team Leader, The Abner Group at eXp Realty
- Multiple-time eXp ICON Award recipient
- MIBOR Association Director, 2024–2026
- BLC Policy Committee member
The Abner Group is an independent team at eXp Realty. Roles with MIBOR and the BLC Policy Committee are volunteer positions and do not imply endorsement of Jim’s consulting business.
Speaking, training & consulting
Practical sessions. Useful takeaways.
Whether I’m teaching a room of agents or working with a team leader, my goal is the same: make technology understandable and useful.
Mastering AI for Agents
Understand what AI can do today, where it needs human oversight, and how to use it in daily listing prep, client communication, and market analysis.
Technology & Systems
Design better workflows and systems—connecting tools, implementing and training on CRMs, and reducing repetitive work.
Team Training & Consulting
Help your agents adopt useful technology through practical instruction, structured adoption roadmaps, and ongoing support.
Suggested topics
Sessions can be tailored to your audience. These are suggested topics—not approved continuing education courses.
- Mastering AI for Agents: everyday workflows that save time
- AI basics and prompt techniques for real estate professionals
- Responsible AI use and accurate property marketing
- CRM implementation, workflows, and system design
- Choosing and connecting real estate technology
- Helping agents adopt new tools without overwhelm
Custom AI Application Development
AI built around how your team actually works.
Beyond classes and consulting, I design and build custom AI tools that fit your real estate business—connecting AI to your CRM, listings, and everyday workflows so it solves real problems instead of creating new ones.
Built on 22 years in IT leadership and 14 years in real estate. No hype—just useful, practical tools your agents will actually adopt.
What this can include
- Discovery and system design
- Custom AI tools and assistants
- Connecting AI to your CRM and listings
- Workflow automation
- Team training and adoption support
Each engagement starts with a conversation about your goals, your tools, and where AI can save your team time. Tell me what you’re trying to solve and I’ll outline a practical path forward.
Broker BackBone
Building better systems for real estate.
I founded Broker BackBone, an AI-driven real estate operating system being built to help agents and teams connect their tools, simplify daily operations, and better serve clients.
It brings together my experience in technology, real estate, training, and team leadership around one goal: helping agents spend more time on the work that matters.
Broker BackBone is under active development. No pricing, launch dates, or live features are announced yet.
Join Jim at eXp Realty
Looking for your next step in real estate?
If you’re considering eXp Realty—or looking for a team where training, technology, and collaboration matter—I’m happy to have a confidential conversation.
We can talk about your goals, what you need from your brokerage or team, and whether working together makes sense.
A confidential conversation, not a commitment. Joining eXp Realty does not automatically mean joining The Abner Group, and nothing here is a promise of leads, income, or production.
“I’d rather have an honest conversation about your goals than try to sell you on anything.”
— Jim Abner
A little more about Jim
Outside of real estate and technology, family is a big part of my life. My wife, Angel, and I are marriage mentors. I’m also the proud dad of three grown children and grandfather to two awesome grandsons.
Helping people grow—in business and in life—is something I care about.
Contact
How can I help?
Tell me what you’re considering—speaking, training, consulting, Broker BackBone, or a conversation about eXp Realty. I’ll follow up personally.
Real Estate • Technology • Training
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