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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...