“I honestly don’t know where to begin when it comes to singing Renee O’Brien’s praises. She was absolutely phenomenal from beginning to end, and I could not have asked for a better realtor. Renee went far beyond simply doing her job. She was patient, attentive, incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely invested in making the entire experience as smooth and positive as possible. She was always available when I needed her, never made me feel like I was asking too many questions, and consistently went above and beyond what I expected. What stood out most was how much she genuinely cared. Renee treated me like a person, not just a client. She was honest, reassuring, professional, and incredibly easy to work with. Even when things became stressful for me without her knowing it. She remained calm, positive, and determined to see everything through. There are plenty of people who can sell you a house, but finding someone who brings this level of, integrity, and knowledge, is rare.”
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Monthly Pricing Trends for Barron County
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Monthly Inventory and Sales Activity for Barron County
Monthly supply and activity totals for the latest available year.
Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (Jul 2026).
Inventory in Barron County has expanded compared with last year, with active listings up more than 12 percent to 288 and months of supply rising to 4.1, higher than the 3 months seen across Wisconsin. Contract activity is steady, as 59 homes sold in July and pending sales climbed month over month to 74, even while new listings fell nearly 15 percent from a year ago.
Pricing has edged upward over the past year, with the typical home value around $333,000, rising more than 5 percent year over year even as it sits a bit below the statewide median. Sellers are having to price realistically, reflected in a median list price that is up only slightly from last year and an average sale-to-list ratio just under 97 percent.
Homes are taking longer to go under contract, with the median days on market at 62 and up sharply from a year earlier, and only about 13 percent of sales closing above the list price. Conditions overall still lean toward sellers, but higher inventory and longer marketing times give buyers more room to negotiate, and Agent Pronto can connect both buyers and sellers with an agent who understands these shifting dynamics in Barron County.
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Barron County offers residents a welcoming blend of outdoor recreation, tight-knit communities, and practical opportunities that sustain a high quality of life.
Barron County offers a balance of small communities, year round recreation, and practical access to regional hubs. Centered around the city of Barron, the county sits between Rice Lake, Cumberland, and Chetek, with Eau Claire and the Twin Cities within a reasonable drive for expanded work and entertainment options.
Daily living is shaped by the area’s lakes, rivers, and trail systems. Residents fish, boat, and swim on popular waters like Chetek’s chain of lakes, while Cedar Side Walking Trail in Rice Lake offers an easy in town route for walking and biking. Families appreciate local schools such as Rice Lake Area School District and the community programs at Barron Area Community Center, which provides fitness facilities and youth activities throughout the year.
Quality of life is also supported by amenities like the Rice Lake Public Library and healthcare at Marshfield Medical Center – Rice Lake, along with local dining and services that make staying close to home convenient. Housing options range from in town homes near schools and shopping to rural properties with acreage and frontage on area lakes.
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“Levi was great! He started by narrowing our search to what we could afford in the area. He was great on walk-throughs. He pointed out things we wouldn't normally have recognized in the house that could be good or bad. He did an amazing job of finding our house while we were in a crunch to get moved. We moved with two weeks to spare. I would recommend Levi to anyone!”
“Second transaction with Krag, was a pleasure to work with him again. And appreciate his responsiveness when I've had real estate questions outside of those two transactions.”
“James Foytik got the job done and did what he was set out to do for us. James got the showing done and on the market like he said to us .James did a good job when the sale got in a bined but got it back on the road to list it again. James got the sale done in atimely matter olso and when things got tuff he got it fixed I was very happy working with him . I would recommend him to any body to sell there house.”
“Matt and Candie are simply the best, professional,responsive and knowledgeable throughout the entire process. They listened carefully to our needs, communicate clearly, and made everything feel smooth and stress free. I truly appreciated their guidance and attention to detail, and I would highly recommend them to anyone buying or selling a home.”
“Erika was great to work with and had a lot of good contacts to make the home buying process easy and efficient. I woukd definitely recommend her to people buying a house!”
“I felt immediately comfortable having Bob as my realtor. He explained everything clearly, discussed the plan for selling my property&never made me feel the sale of my property wasn't as important to him as it was to me. I highly recommend Bob for anyone looking for a dedicated realtor. He's dedicated, knowledgeable, calm&never once did I feel he wasn't motivated to sell my property. I was completely comfortable with Bob. If you're looking for someone who has your best interests in mind,hire Bob.”
“we used Braylee to look at houses prior to finding our home and she was absolutely great. she helped and made every step of the way comfortable!”
“We strongly recommend Larry Nielson for selling/buying your next home. He was very knowledgeable, confident and easy to work with.”
“Jen Burns is extremely good realtor I was an out of state buyer and her help was greatly appreciated negotiating with the builders and making sure the house was done to my specifications. I greatly appreciated her help for the last 9 months to keep it on track. Thank you again Jen Burns I really appreciate. Jen also found me a realtor for my home in St. Louis Missouri Jen is very professional and experienced in her profession. Thank you again. Mark Ruess”
“My experience with Mo Simmons was one of respect support and professionalism for my decision to sell my home of 41 years. From the first prompt contact until closing Mo has been available in all phases in the process with any suggestions or recommendations I was always aware of my options before making my decisions. It has been my pleasure to work with her.”
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“Alyssa was very professional and accommodating. Definitely recommend her.”
“Amy was very helpful and knowledgeable. Everything went well.”
“The realtor was excellent. Brian Hollenbeck went above and beyond. I was really impressed with all aspects of the process, thanks to Brian.”
“Adam Adler is an excellent agent. We couldn't be more pleased.”
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“Thank you, Agent Pronto, for recommending Karl. He was an amazing agent and just got the job done! I would recommend your service and Karl to any future home sellers or buyers!!!”
“Brenda Charlson is a terrific realtor. We are moving next Tuesday from Illinois to Iowa and Brenda helped us buy a house VIRTUALLY! She guided and advised us all along the way, set up and conducted virtual tours for us, and even helped us to find local handymen in Iowa so our home will be clean and ready to go when we move in next week. HIGHLY recommended.”
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