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Market Statistics Report | September/Third Quarter 2025

By Missouri REALTORS posted 8 days ago
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 22, 2025 COLUMBIA, MISSOURI – Missouri REALTORS ® is pleased to share with you a monthly statistics report highlighting the Missouri real estate market for September 2025. Missouri REALTORS ® sold 6,522 residential properties in September. The median sales price increased by 3.7 percent compared to last year, coming in at $279,900. The average residential sale price also increased 4.5 percent from last year to $329,482. The total dollar volume increased by 11.5 percent in September compared to last year, but decreased 11 percent compared to August. Over $2.1 billion dollars was generated in September compared to $1.9 ...

Missouri REALTORS® Elect Matthew Becker to Serve as 2027 Treasurer

By Missouri REALTORS posted 10-02-2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  October 2, 2025  Columbia, Missouri – Missouri REALTORS ® , the state’s largest trade association representing over 25,000 members, is pleased to announce the election of Matthew Becker of Lake St. Louis, Missouri, as 2027 Treasurer. Becker was elected to this position during a Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, September 25 in St. Louis, Missouri. As Missouri REALTORS ® 2027 Treasurer, Becker will serve as 2026 Treasurer-Elect beginning January 1. “ "I am truly honored and humbled to have been elected as the 2027 Treasurer of Missouri REALTORS ® . " said Becker. "T o represent such a vast and dedicated organization ...

Shawna Neuner Named 2025 Recipient of Missouri REALTORS® Brady Stevens Award

By Missouri REALTORS posted 10-02-2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  October 2, 2025  Columbia, Missouri – Shawna Neuner of Columbia, Missouri, has been named recipient of the Missouri REALTORS ® 2025 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. ...

John Mayfield Named Missouri REALTORS® 2025 REALTOR® of the Year

By Missouri REALTORS posted 10-02-2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  October 2, 2025  Columbia, Missouri – John Mayfield of Farmington, Missouri, has been named Missouri REALTORS ® 2025 REALTOR ® of the Year. This prestigious award is given to a member who exemplifies “REALTOR ® Spirit.” Dedication 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. Mayfield was presented with this award on Wednesday, September 24 during Missouri REALTORS ® Fall Business Conference. Beginning his real estate ...

Todd Henson Named Missouri REALTORS® 2025 REALTOR® Salesperson of the Year

By Missouri REALTORS posted 10-01-2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   October 1, 2025 Columbia, Missouri – Todd Henson of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, has been named Missouri REALTORS ® 2025 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. Henson was presented with this award on Wednesday, September 24 during the Missouri REALTORS ® Fall Business Conference. Todd Henson has been a licensed REALTOR ® for over seven years and has consistently ...

Jessica Hubbard Named 2025 Recipient of Missouri REALTORS® Elizabeth J. Mendenhall E3 Award

By Missouri REALTORS posted 10-01-2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  October 1, 2025 Columbia, Missouri – Jessica Hubbard of Joplin, Missouri, has been named recipient of the Missouri REALTORS ® 2025 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 their career. Hubbard received this award on Wednesday, September 24 ...

Jamie Thornsberry Named 2025 Recipient of Missouri REALTORS® Bruce Aydt Code of Ethics Leadership Award

By Missouri REALTORS posted 10-01-2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  October 1, 2025 Columbia, Missouri – Jamie Thornsberry of Columbia, Missouri, has been named the recipient of Missouri REALTORS ® 2025 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 ...

Matthew Becker Named 2025 Recipient of Missouri REALTORS® R. Layne Morrill Award

By Missouri REALTORS posted 09-30-2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 2025 Columbia, Missouri – Matthew Becker of Lake St. Louis, Missouri, has been named recipient of the Missouri REALTORS ® 2025 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. Becker received this award on Wednesday, September 24 during the Missouri REALTORS ® Fall ...

Bob Bax Named 2025 Recipient of Missouri REALTORS® Richard A. Mendenhall Award

By Missouri REALTORS posted 09-30-2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 2025 Columbia, Missouri – Bob Bax of St. Louis, Missouri, has been named recipient of the Missouri REALTORS ® 2025 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”. Bax received this award on Wednesday, September 24 during the Missouri REALTORS ® ...

Market Statistics Report | August 2025

By Missouri REALTORS posted 09-30-2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 2025 COLUMBIA, MISSOURI – Missouri REALTORS ® is pleased to share with you a monthly statistics report highlighting the Missouri real estate market for August 2025. Missouri REALTORS ® sold 7,107 residential properties in August. The median sales price increased by 4.7 percent compared to last year, coming in at $280,000. The average residential sale price also increased 6.1 percent from last year to $339,800. The total dollar volume increased by 8.2 percent in August compared to last year, but decreased 4.2 percent compared to July. Over $2.41 billion dollars was generated in August ...

Market Statistics Report | July 2025

By Missouri REALTORS posted 08-27-2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 27, 2025 COLUMBIA, MISSOURI – Missouri REALTORS ® is pleased to share with you a monthly statistics report highlighting the Missouri real estate market for July 2025. Missouri REALTORS ® sold 7,264 residential properties in July. The median sales price increased by 5.2 percent compared to last year, coming in at $285,000. The average residential sale price also increased 8.4 percent from last year to $346,941. The total dollar volume increased by 12.9 percent in July compared to last year, and also increased 0.5 percent compared to June. Over $2.52 billion dollars was generated in July compared to $2.23 billion ...

REALTORS® Provide $325,000 to Missourians Impacted by Tornadoes

By Missouri REALTORS posted 08-26-2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 26, 2025 In collaboration with the National Association of REALTORS ® Relief Foundation, the Missouri REALTORS ® Relief Foundation was proud to have provided $325,295 in relief to 384 families impacted by the tornadoes that swept across Missouri on May 16, 2025. “The damage from these storms has been truly heartbreaking,” said Bobbi Howe, 2025 President of Missouri REALTORS ® . “As REALTORS ® , we know the importance of having a safe and secure place to live and we are honored to provide financial assistance to cover mortgage payments or temporary shelter for those whose homes were impacted by this disaster.” Residents ...

Market Statistics Report | June/Second Quarter 2025

By Missouri REALTORS posted 07-29-2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 25, 2025 COLUMBIA, MISSOURI – Missouri REALTORS ® is pleased to share with you a monthly statistics report highlighting the Missouri real estate market for June 2025. Missouri REALTORS ® sold 7,348 residential properties in June. The median sales price increased by 2.7 percent compared to last year, coming in at $287,500. The average residential sale price also increased 2.5 percent from last year to $341,318. The total dollar volume increased by 9.9 percent in June compared to last year, and also increased 2.4 percent compared to May. Over $2.5 billion dollars was generated in June compared to $2.2 billion ...

Missouri REALTORS® Met with Lawmakers in Washington, D.C. to Advocate for Policies to Promote Housing Availability and Increase Access to Homeownership

By Missouri REALTORS posted 06-18-2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2025 Meetings took place during the 2025 REALTORS ® Legislative Meetings During the 2025 National Association of REALTORS ® Legislative Meetings , 120 Missouri REALTORS ® members met with members of Congress in Washington, D.C., to advocate for policies that will increase the housing supply and improve access to homeownership. Members and staff of Missouri REALTORS ® met with members of Congress including Senator Eric Schmitt, Representative Wesley Bell, and Representative Jason Smith to discuss: Private property rights; Building housing supply and opportunity for all; ...

REALTORS® Provide $10,000 in Relief After Widespread Flooding

By Missouri REALTORS posted 03-18-2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2025 In collaboration with the National Association of REALTORS ® Relief Foundation, Missouri REALTORS ® and six local boards and associations — Franklin County Board of REALTORS ® , Mineral Area Board of REALTORS ® , Pulaski County Board of REALTORS ® , Southern Gateway Association of REALTORS ® , St. Charles REALTORS ® , and St. Louis REALTORS ® — are proud to have provided nearly $10,000 in relief to seven families impacted by flash flooding across South Central and Eastern Missouri in November 2024. “As REALTORS ® , we know the importance of having a safe and secure place to live and are honored to provide ...

Bobbi Howe Installed as 2025 President of Missouri REALTORS®

By Missouri REALTORS posted 01-24-2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 24, 2025 COLUMBIA, MISSOURI – Missouri REALTORS ® , the state’s largest trade association representing over 25,000 members, is pleased to announce the installation of Bobbi Howe of St. Joseph, MO., as 2025 President. On Tuesday, January 21, Missouri REALTORS ® honored Howe, along with Missouri Women’s Council of REALTORS ® President Becky Klein, during an installation banquet at the Winter Business Conference in Kansas City. With over 300 guests present, Elizabeth Mendenhall, the 2010 President of Missouri REALTORS ® , was in attendance to install Howe for this special occasion. Kevin Sears, The National Association ...

Pamela Long Named Missouri REALTORS® 2024 Good Neighbor Award Recipient

By Missouri REALTORS posted 01-23-2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 23, 2025 COLUMBIA, MISSOURI – Missouri REALTORS ® is pleased to announce Pamela Long of Springfield, Missouri, has been named recipient of the 2024 Missouri Good Neighbor Award. This announcement took place at the Missouri REALTORS ® Winter Business Conference in Kansas City on Wednesday, January 22. 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. Veterans Coming Home Center is a day shelter for the homeless in Springfield, MO. They provide essential ...

Missouri REALTORS® Elect Antwann Rhodes to Serve as 2026 Treasurer

By Missouri REALTORS posted 10-17-2024
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 continued trust ...

Brenda Oliver Named 2024 Recipient of Missouri REALTORS® Richard A. Mendenhall Award

By Missouri REALTORS posted 10-03-2024
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 ”. Oliver received ...

Denise Pittman Named Missouri REALTORS® 2024 REALTOR® Salesperson of the Year

By Missouri REALTORS posted 10-03-2024
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 ® Fall Business ...