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Market Reports: August 2023

In the four-county Milwaukee metro area, active listings decreased 12.1%, and sold listings dropped 18.6% compared to this time last year. The Months of Supply of Inventory experienced a 7.9% increase compared to last August.

Metro MLS Office Closed Monday, Sept. 4

The Metro MLS office is closed Monday, Sept. 4 for Labor Day. There is limited support available. Here is what you need to know.

What is WIREX?

WIREX stands for Wisconsin Real Estate Exchange and is a joint venture between Metro MLS and six other MLSs in Wisconsin. The Door County MLS and Northwoods MLS don’t participate in WIREX.

Market Reports: May 2023

Market Reports: May 2023

In the four-county Milwaukee metro area, active listings decreased 24.4% and sold listings dropped 19.9% compared to this time last year. The Months of Supply of Inventory experienced a 5.6% decrease compared to last May.

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Market Reports: April 2023

Market Reports: April 2023

In the four-county Milwaukee metro area, active listings decreased 18.8% and sold listings dropped 25.6% compared to this time last year. The Months of Supply of Inventory experienced a 9.1% increase compared to last April.

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Steps to Avoid Dealing with a Fraudulent Client

Steps to Avoid Dealing with a Fraudulent Client

Fraudulent real estate listings are rising throughout the country. We have had instances of this occurring in Wisconsin. These fraudulent listings disrupt transactions and harm your clients. With the spring market underway, we want to remind you of a few points so you don’t find yourself dealing with a fraudulent client. 

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Market Reports: March 2023

Market Reports: March 2023

In the four-county Milwaukee metro area, active listings decreased 11.7% and sold listings dropped 28.4% compared to this time last year. The Months of Supply of Inventory experienced a 23.3% increase compared to last March.

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Guidelines for Advertising on Social Media

Guidelines for Advertising on Social Media

Marketing a property is an essential part of the buying and selling process. As an agent, you can advertise yourself, your business and the listings belonging to your brokerage. As an MLS member, you must advertise in a way that allows for transparency and enhances the spirit of cooperation.

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Market Reports: February 2023

Market Reports: February 2023

In the four-county Milwaukee metropolitan area, active listings decreased 14.1% and sold listings dropped 23.9% compared to this time last year. The Months of Supply of Inventory experienced a 12.8% increase compared to last February.

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Market Reports: January 2023

Market Reports: January 2023

In the four-county Milwaukee metropolitan area, active listings decreased 5.6% and sold listings dropped 30.6% compared to this time last year. The Months of Supply of Inventory experienced a 36% increase compared to last January.

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Market Reports: December 2022

Market Reports: December 2022

In the four-county Milwaukee metropolitan area, active listings decreased 8.2% and sold listings dropped 34.3% compared to this time last year. The Months of Supply of Inventory experienced a 39.8% increase compared to last December.

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Where is the Exclusions Report?

Where is the Exclusions Report?

Are you looking for the Exclusions Report? Metro MLS no longer publishes the exclusion report due to the National Association of Realtors’ Clear Cooperation policy. This change went into effect on March 1, 2020. 

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