September 2025 - VOLUME 30 - NUMBER 10

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday, September 18th

1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Pioneer Pointe, Verona

Tuesday, September 23rd

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Baraboo, WI

09/10/2015

Build Your Brand

09/17/2025

Navigating AI in Real Estate

09/24/2025

Being a Local Guide: Marketing Data & More

UPCOMING WEBINARS

September 16, 2025: Proven Tax-Reduction Strategies for Real Estate Pros

Featuring: Bradford Tax Solutions

September 18, 2025: Leveling Up Your Business

Featuring: Todd Kuckkahn

September 25, 2025: Knowing When to Pivot

Featuring: Todd Kuckkahn

NEWS

2026 Membership Dues Renewal: October 1, 2025

Invoices for 2026 Membership will be delivered on October 1, 2025. Your membership is more than just access to the MLS—it’s an investment in your business. Renewal ensures you continue to benefit from:

Market Advantage – timely data, tools, and insights to keep you ahead.
Professional Growth – education and resources to sharpen your skills.
Advocacy & Support – representation that protects your interests and strengthens the industry.
Community Impact – collective efforts that make a difference locally.

Thank you for being part of a network that supports your success and the future of real estate.

2026 Leadership Guide

Check out the 2026 Membership Guide to get to know the dedicated leaders representing you in the year ahead.

Leadership Guide

2026 Membership Guide

Discover the benefits, resources, and opportunities available to you as a member in the year ahead. From exclusive programs to advocacy updates, the guide is your go-to resource for getting the most out of your membership.

Membership Guide

NAR Member Resource: Dos and Don'ts When Working With Buyers & Sellers

NAR has outlined key guidelines to help REALTORS® comply with the settlement changes. The focus: use written buyer agreements, stay transparent about compensation, and always act in your client’s best interest while avoiding misrepresentation or steering.

Learn More About Do's & Don't with Buyers

This guide helps REALTORS® follow NAR’s settlement rules when working with sellers, highlighting what’s allowed and what’s prohibited. It emphasizes clearly explaining offers of compensation, presenting all offers fairly, protecting confidential information, and following state and local laws to act in the seller’s best interest.

Learn More About Do's & Don't with Sellers

A Winning Day On and Off the Court!

Our Annual Bocce Ball & Backpacks Tournament was a huge success! Members came together for friendly competition and collected over 100 backpacks filled with supplies to support kids in our community. Thank you to everyone who played, donated, and made a difference! 💙🎒

NAR Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 2.0% Increase in July

Existing-home sales saw a 2.0% boost in July, reaching an annual rate of 4.01 million, with inventory at its highest level since 2020. While prices have held nearly flat year-over-year, buyers are finding more options and negotiating power than in recent years. NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun notes that “homebuyers are in the best position in more than five years to find the right home and negotiate for a better price.

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How a Newbie Agent uses insulting people on IG to draw in clients

Salt Lake City agent Kaitlin Hannig has built her real estate career by leaning into humor and sarcasm on Instagram. Two years in, 75% of her clients now come from her social content — proving that authenticity (and a little sass) can be powerful business tools.

Read Her Story

2025’s Hottest ZIP Codes Revealed

Realtor.com’s annual report ranks Beverly, Mass. (01915) as the nation’s hottest ZIP code, with homes selling up to 42 days faster than the U.S. average and drawing 3.6x more views. Suburban areas in the Northeast and Midwest dominate the list, as buyers seek affordability, space, and access to major job hubs.

See Full Top 10 List

July Market Statistics

The South Central Wisconsin housing market showed mixed results in July.Regional new listings rose 3.1% compared to the same month last year, bringing the year-to-date increase to 6.5%.Active residential listings saw a modest uptick of 1.2% over July 2024.However, closed sales declined by 2.3% year-over-year, indicating a slight cooling in market activity.Despite this, the market remains relatively balanced, with inventory levels and sales activity stabilizing.

VIEW FULL MARKET STATS REPORT

New Agents, Offices & Transfers

August Lease Asking Rates Greater Madison

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