Alchemy For Life™
Alchemy For Life™
A Data-Driven Guide to Real Estate Success in Milwaukee & Waukesha
Median Transaction Sides for a U.S. REALTOR® in 2023
10
(Includes both buyer and seller sides)
Experience is the single biggest predictor of an agent's transaction volume and income.
2
New Agent (= 2 Yrs)
12
Veteran (= 16 Yrs)
$8.1k
New Agent (= 2 Yrs)
$92.5k
Veteran (= 16 Yrs)
Statewide Housing Supply
4 Months
(A strong seller's market; 6 months is balanced)
Statewide Median Home Price
$340,000
(As of June 2025)
The Volume Game
Median Sale Price: ~$250,000
Homes Sold Above List: 59.2%
Agent Population: ~3,000-3,500
Success requires efficient systems to handle higher transaction volume, often focusing on first-time homebuyers.
The High-Value Game
Median Sale Price: ~$400,000
Homes Sold Above List: 72.9%
Agent Population: ~1,200-2,100
Success is built on high-touch service and expert marketing for higher-priced properties.
Based on local market volume and national agent performance tiers, here's what annual transaction sides could look like.
| Agent Performance Tier | National Benchmark | Milwaukee County Est. | Waukesha County Est. |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Agent (= 2 Yrs) | 2 | ~2-3 | ~1-2 |
| Median Agent | 10 | ~9-11 | ~6-8 |
| Top 22% of Agents | > 15 | > 16 | > 12 |
| Elite 3% of Agents | > 51 | > 55 | > 40 |
Be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
Cost: $400 - $700
Cost: $65
You must be sponsored by a licensed broker to apply.
Submit application to the Wisconsin DSPS. Cost: $60
Total Estimated Cost: $525 - $825
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