Press Releases

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 ...

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,” ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...