Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  October 17 , 202 4 Columbia, Missouri – Missouri REALTORS ® , the state’s largest trade association representing over 2 5 ,000 members, is pleased to announce the election of Antwann Rhodes of Waynesville , M issouri, as 202 6 Treasurer. Rhodes was elected to this position during a Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, September 2 6 in Branson , Missouri. As Missouri REALTORS ® 202 6 Treasurer, Rhodes will serve as 202 5 Treasurer-Elect beginning January 1 . “ I am incredibly honored and thankful for the ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  September 2 5 , 202 4   C olumbia, M issouri – Brenda Oliver of Odessa , Missouri, has been named recipient of the Missouri REALTORS ® 202 4 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 level s 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 ”. ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  September 2 5 , 202 4 C olumbia, M issouri – Denise Pittman of Bonnots Mill , Missouri, has been named Missouri REALTORS ® 20 2 4 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. Pittman was presented with this award on Wednesday, September 2 5 during the Missouri REALTORS ® ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  September 2 6 , 202 4   Columbia, M issouri – Cindy Fox of St. Charles , Missouri, has been named Missouri REALTORS ® 20 2 4 REALTOR ® of the Year. Th is prestigious award is given to a member who exemplifies “REALTOR ® Spirit.” D edication to the National Association of REALTOR ’ S ® (NAR) 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 . Fox was presented with this award ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  September 2 5 , 202 4 Columbia, M issouri – Ryan Gattermeir of Lake Ozark , Missouri, has been named recipient of the Missouri REALTORS ® 202 4 R. Layne Morrill Award. R. Layne Morrill, a p ast p resident 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. ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  September 2 5 , 202 4 Columbia, M issouri – Beth McGeorge of Jefferson City , Missouri, has been named recipient of the Missouri REALTORS ® 202 4 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 ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  September 2 5 , 202 4   Columbia, M issouri – Leah Petras of St. Peters , Missouri, has been named the recipient of Missouri REALTORS ® 202 4 Bruce Aydt Code of Ethics Leadership Award. Bruce Aydt, a past president of Missouri REALTOR S ® as well as a National Association of REALTOR S ® 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 ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  September 2 5 , 202 4 C olumbia, M issouri – Deni s e Pittman of Bonnots Mill , Missouri, has been named recipient of the Missouri REALTORS ® 202 4 Brady Stevens Award. Brady Stevens, a longtime Joplin REALTOR ® and 1963 p resident 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 ...

COLUMBIA, MISSOURI – On August 17, 2024, new national practice changes went into place for REALTORS ® which aim to more clearly communicate to homebuyers and sellers the compensation paid to their agent and the services they receive in return. This piece is meant to address some FAQs we’re hearing locally following stories in the national news. For additional resources, visit facts.realtor . “Buying and selling a home is one of the largest financial transactions most people will ever undertake, and consumers have a wide range of choices when it comes to representation by a real estate professional,” Derek Schriewer, a second-generation real ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 23, 2024 COLUMBIA, MISSOURI – Missouri REALTORS ® is pleased to share a monthly statistics report highlighting the Missouri real estate market for June 2024, including second-quarter results. Missouri REALTORS ® sold 6,854 residential properties in June. While mortgage rates remained higher in June compared to the same period last year, the median sale price increased 7.3 percent, coming in at $280,000. The average residential sale price also increased 4.8 percent from last year to $332,973. In terms of total dollar volume, fewer home sales resulted in a 4.3 percent decrease in June compared to last year and ...