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Missouri Showcases Area Markets at MIPIM 2024 in Cannes, France

By Missouri REALTORS posted 03-15-2024
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2024 Columbia, Missouri – MIPIM, the world’s leading global real estate market, business conference, and networking event, welcomed Missouri REALTORS ® to its 2024 event in Cannes, France, March 12-15. In collaboration with Missouri Partnership, Missouri REALTORS ® was among 300+ exhibiting companies at the event. Missouri allows you to reach more than half of the continental U.S. in less than a day’s drive, with most other states reachable in less than two. “Missouri is made up of the seventh-largest interstate system with more than 33,000 highway miles. This includes two international airports, an extensive river barge ...
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Missouri REALTORS® January 2024 Market Statistics Report

By Missouri REALTORS posted 02-20-2024
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 20, 2024 COLUMBIA, MISSOURI – Missouri REALTORS ® is pleased to share with you a monthly statistics report highlighting the Missouri real estate market for January 2024. Missouri REALTORS ® sold 3,969 residential properties in January. While mortgage rates remained slightly higher in January compared to the same period last year, the median sales price increased 6.8 percent, coming in at $234,900. The average residential sale price also increased 5.0 percent over January 2023 to $278,841. The total dollar volume increased 9.4 percent in January compared to last year but saw a 22.6 percent decrease compared to December. Over ...
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Derek Schriewer Installed as 2024 President of Missouri REALTORS®

By Missouri REALTORS posted 01-22-2024
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 19, 2024 Columbia, Missouri – Missouri REALTORS ® , the state’s largest trade association representing over 26,000 members, is pleased to announce the installation of Derek Schriewer of Washington, MO., as 2024 President. On Wednesday, January 17, Missouri REALTORS ® honored Schriewer, along with Women’s Council of REALTORS ® President Gerrie Moore, during an installation banquet at the Winter Business Conference in St. Louis. With nearly 400 guests present, Joyce Thomas, the 2011 President of Missouri REALTORS ® , was in attendance to install Schriewer for this special occasion. “What an honor it is to be the 2024 Missouri ...
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Cory Roebuck Named Missouri REALTORS® 2023 Good Neighbor Award Recipient

By Missouri REALTORS posted 01-22-2024
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 19, 2024 Columbia, Missouri – Missouri REALTORS ® is pleased to announce Cory Roebuck of Branson, Missouri, has been named recipient of the 2023 Missouri Good Neighbor Award. This announcement took place at the Missouri REALTORS ® Winter Business Conference in St. Louis on Thursday, January 18. Awarded annually since 2011, the Missouri Good Neighbor Award recognizes a Missouri REALTOR ® dedicated to volunteer service. Each year, this recipient receives a $2,500 check for their designated charity. Founded in Detroit in 1952, the “100 Club” was developed after the fatal shooting of a young Detroit police officer. Moved by the ...
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Missouri REALTORS® November 2023 Market Statistics Report

By Missouri REALTORS posted 12-19-2023
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2023 COLUMBIA, MISSOURI – Missouri REALTORS ® is pleased to share with you a monthly statistics report highlighting the Missouri real estate market for November 2023. Missouri REALTORS ® sold 5,488 residential properties in November. While mortgage rates remained higher in November compared to the same period last year, the median sales price increased 4.4 percent, coming in at $242,250. The average residential sale price also increased 6.6 percent from last year to $294,477. The total dollar volume increased 2.9 percent in November compared to last year; however, it decreased 8.3 percent compared to October. Over 1.61 ...
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Missouri REALTORS® Provide $40,000 in Relief After Summer Storms

By Missouri REALTORS posted 11-30-2023
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 30, 2023 COLUMBIA, MISSOURI – In collaboration with the National Association of REALTORS ® Relief Fund, Missouri REALTORS ® , Northeast Central Association of REALTORS ® , and Southeast Missouri REALTORS ® are proud to have provided $40,696 in relief to 44 families impacted by the tornados and flooding that occurred in August 2023 in Knox, Adair, and Bollinger counties. “The devastation to our community was heartbreaking. As REALTORS ® , we know the importance of having a safe and secure place to live and are honored to have been able to provide mortgage or rental payment assistance for those whose homes were impacted by the ...
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Missouri REALTORS® Market Statistics Report | October 2023

By Missouri REALTORS posted 11-20-2023
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 20, 2023 COLUMBIA, MISSOURI – Missouri REALTORS ® is pleased to share a monthly statistics report highlighting the Missouri real estate market for October 2023. Missouri REALTORS ® sold 5,957 residential properties in October. While mortgage rates remained higher in October compared to the same period last year, the median sales price increased 5.3 percent, coming in at $247,500. The average residential sale price also increased 4.8 percent from last year to $295,985. In terms of total dollar volume, fewer home sales resulted in a 1.2 percent decrease in October compared to last year and a 5.2 percent decrease ...
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Missouri REALTORS® Market Statistics Report | September (Third Quarter) 2023

By Missouri REALTORS posted 10-24-2023
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 24, 2023 COLUMBIA, MISSOURI – Missouri REALTORS ® is pleased to share with you a monthly statistics report highlighting the Missouri real estate market for September 2023, including third-quarter results. Missouri REALTORS ® sold 6,089 residential properties in September. While mortgage rates remained higher in September compared to the same period last year, the median sales price increased 3.3 percent, coming in at $251,000. The average residential sale price also increased 6.3 percent from last year to $305,437. In terms of total dollar volume, fewer home sales resulted in a 20 percent decrease in September compared to ...
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Missouri REALTORS® Market Statistics Report | August 2023

By Missouri REALTORS posted 09-26-2023
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 26, 2023 COLUMBIA, MISSOURI – Missouri REALTORS ® is pleased to share with you a monthly statistics report highlighting the Missouri real estate market for August 2023. Missouri REALTORS ® sold 7,184 residential properties in August. While mortgage rates remained higher in August compared to the same period last year, the median sales price increased 6.1 percent, coming in at $259,950. The average residential sale price also increased 7.8 percent from last year to $311,651. In terms of total dollar volume, fewer home sales resulted in a 5.3 percent decrease in August compared to last year, but a 9.5 percent increase compared ...
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Missouri REALTORS® Elect Brent Sager to Serve as 2025 Treasurer

By Missouri REALTORS posted 09-25-2023
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 2023 Columbia, Missouri – Missouri REALTORS ® , the state’s largest trade association representing over 25,000 members, is pleased to announce the election of Brent Sager of Branson, Missouri, as 2025 Treasurer. Sager was elected to this position during a Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, September 21 in Springfield, Missouri. As Missouri REALTORS ® 2025 Treasurer, Sager will serve as 2024 Treasurer-Elect beginning January 1. “Thank you [Missouri REALTORS ® ] for putting your trust and confidence in me and allowing me to continue serving our great association as a member of the leadership team,” said Sager. “I ...
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Nate K. Johnson Named 2023 Recipient of Missouri REALTORS® Richard A. Mendenhall Award

By Missouri REALTORS posted 09-25-2023
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 2023 Columbia, Missouri – Nate K. Johnson of St. Louis, Missouri, has been named recipient of the Missouri REALTORS ® 2023 Richard A. Mendenhall Award. Richard A. Mendenhall, a past president of Missouri REALTORS ® and the National Association of REALTORS ® , has been a role model for REALTORS ® at the local, state, and national levels throughout his entire career. This award recognizes an individual who, through career-long contributions, exemplifies Richard’s leadership skills, commitment to service, and enthusiastic “spirit”. Johnson received this award on Wednesday, September 20 during the Missouri REALTORS ...
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Gerrie Moore Named Missouri REALTORS® 2023 REALTOR® Salesperson of the Year

By Missouri REALTORS posted 09-25-2023
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 2022 Columbia, Missouri – Gerrie Moore of Branson, Missouri, has been named Missouri REALTORS ® 2023 REALTOR ® Salesperson of the Year. This award is given annually based on demonstrated commitment to REALTOR ® ethics and cooperation, activity within the local, state, and National Association of REALTORS®, advanced education and professional designations, community service, and sales volume. Moore was presented with this award on Wednesday, September 20 during the Missouri REALTORS ® Fall Business Conference. Serving as a licensed REALTOR ® since 2006, Moore has proven her dedication to the real estate profession ...
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Jennifer Langston-Justus Named Missouri REALTORS® 2023 REALTOR® of the Year

By Missouri REALTORS posted 09-25-2023
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 2023 Columbia, Missouri – Jennifer Langston-Justus of Gladstone, Missouri, has been named Missouri REALTORS ® 2023 REALTOR ® of the Year. This prestigious award is given to a member who exemplifies “REALTOR ® Spirit.” Dedication to the National Association of REALTORS ® Code of Ethics, efforts to encourage good real estate practices among other real estate brokers, volunteer work, and business accomplishments are among the selection considerations for this award. Justus was presented with this award on Wednesday, September 20 during Missouri REALTORS ® Fall Business Conference. Serving as a licensed REALTOR ® ...
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Larry Kolb Named 2023 Recipient of Missouri REALTORS® R. Layne Morrill Award

By Missouri REALTORS posted 09-25-2023
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 2023 Columbia, Missouri – Larry Kolb of Jefferson City, Missouri, has been named recipient of the Missouri REALTORS ® 2023 R. Layne Morrill Award. R. Layne Morrill, a past president of Missouri REALTORS ® and the National Association of REALTORS ® , was active in politics at the local, state, and national levels throughout his entire career as a REALTOR ® . This award recognizes an individual who, through career-long political involvement, has significantly advanced the legislative agenda of REALTORS ® in Missouri. Kolb received this award on Wednesday, September 20 during the Missouri REALTORS ® Fall Business Conference. ...
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Forrest Stodghill Named 2023 Recipient of Missouri REALTORS® Elizabeth J. Mendenhall E3 Award

By Missouri REALTORS posted 09-25-2023
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 2023 Columbia, Missouri – Forrest Stodghill of Joplin, Missouri, has been named recipient of the Missouri REALTORS ® 2023 Elizabeth J. Mendenhall E3 Award. Elizabeth J. Mendenhall, a Past President of Missouri REALTORS ® and 2018 President of the National Association of REALTORS ® , has inspired others with her career-long involvement at the local, state, and national levels. She is defined by Energy, Empowerment, and Experience (E3). This award recognizes a REALTOR ® who showcases innovation, dedication, and forward-thinking in every aspect of his/her career. Stodghill received this award on Wednesday, September ...
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Larry Keating Named 2023 Recipient of Missouri REALTORS® Bruce Aydt Code of Ethics Leadership Award

By Missouri REALTORS posted 09-25-2023
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 2023 Columbia, Missouri – Larry Keating of Jefferson City, Missouri, has been named the recipient of Missouri REALTORS ® 2023 Bruce Aydt Code of Ethics Leadership Award. Bruce Aydt, a past president of Missouri REALTORS ® as well as a National Association of REALTORS ® Distinguished Service Award recipient, has been a role model as a REALTOR ® leader at the local, state, and national levels throughout his entire career. This award recognizes a REALTOR ® who has been a role model in professionalism while engaging in activities such as offering advice and counsel on the Code of Ethics, teaching the Code to other REALTORS ...
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Nancy Gratz Named 2023 Recipient of Missouri REALTORS® Brady Stevens Award

By Missouri REALTORS posted 09-25-2023
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 2023 Columbia, Missouri – Nancy Gratz of Jefferson City, Missouri, has been named recipient of the Missouri REALTORS ® 2023 Brady Stevens Award. Brady Stevens, a longtime Joplin REALTOR® and 1963 president of Missouri REALTORS ® , led the statewide effort to develop and promote truly professional real estate education. He believed that members who promoted professionalism in their real estate practice and devoted themselves to ongoing professional development should receive special recognition. This award honors graduates of the REALTOR ® Institute who conduct their professional lives in the spirit of that tradition. ...
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REALTORS® Provide $100,000 in Storm Relief to Knox, Adair, and Bollinger Counties

By Missouri REALTORS posted 09-05-2023
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 5, 2023 COLUMBIA, MISSOURI – In collaboration with the National Association of REALTORS ® Relief Fund, Missouri REALTORS ® , the Northeast Central Association of REALTORS ® , and Southeast Missouri REALTORS ® are proud to make $100,000 in funds available to Missourians impacted by a tornado that hit Knox County and flooding that occurred in Adair County on August 4, 2023, as well as flooding in Bollinger County on August 13, 2023. “The devastation to our community has been heartbreaking," said Erick Hanson, 2023 President of the Northeast Central Missouri Association of REALTORS ® . "As REALTORS ® , we know the importance ...
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Missouri REALTORS® July 2023 Statistics Report

By Missouri REALTORS posted 08-25-2023
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2023 COLUMBIA, MISSOURI – Missouri REALTORS ® is pleased to share a monthly statistics report highlighting the Missouri real estate market for July 2023. Missouri REALTORS ® sold 6,650 residential properties in July. While mortgage rates remained higher in July compared to the same period last year, the median sales price increased 4 percent, coming in at $259,900. The average residential sale price also increased 4 percent from last year to $307,361. In terms of total dollar volume, fewer home sales resulted in a 12.2 percent decrease in July compared to last year and a 14.3 percent decrease compared to June. Over 2.04 ...
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REALTORS® Provide $10,000 in Relief After Devastating Tornado

By Missouri REALTORS posted 08-07-2023
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 7, 2023 In collaboration with the National Association of REALTORS ® Relief Fund, Missouri REALTORS ® and Southeast Missouri REALTORS ® are proud to have provided nearly $10,000 in relief to nine families impacted by the tornado that hit Bollinger County in April 2023. “The devastation to our community was heartbreaking. As REALTORS ® , we know the importance of having a safe and secure place to live and are honored to have been able to provide mortgage or rental payment assistance for those whose homes were impacted by the tornado,” said Keasha Drury, 2023 President of Southeast Missouri REALTORS ® . Residents who were displaced ...
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