Columbia, Missouri Housing Market Breakdown: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know This SeasonThe Columbia housing market continues to change as interest rates, inventory, and buyer demand shift. If
Alice Leeper
REALTOR®, Broker-Salesperson
Columbia & Mid-Missouri Real Estate
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with a Specialist by Your Side.
Strategic guidance for first-time sellers and relocating professionals moving to Columbia and Mid-Missouri.
I help you navigate big life transitions with clear communication, smart strategy, and steady support, so your next move feels organized, informed, and completely doable.
Hi, I'm Alice Leeper.
I'm a full-time residential real estate specialist with RE/MAX Boone Realty, helping buyers and sellers in Columbia and Mid-Missouri move forward with clarity and confidence. I focus on two groups who often need the most guidance: first-time home sellers and relocating professionals moving to our area for new opportunities.
After nearly two decades in Silicon Valley, I returned home to Columbia in 2004 with a strong background in technology, strategy, and communication, skills that shape the way I guide clients through major life transitions in a fast-changing housing market. I have been licensed since 2004 and hold a Missouri Broker-Salesperson license.
Today, as the 2026 President of the Mid-Missouri Board of REALTORS® and Team Leader of the Hometown COMO Group at RE/MAX Boone Realty, I am committed to offering personalized service, practical insights, and steady support every step of the way. Whether you are preparing to sell your first home or relocating to Columbia for work, you will have a clear plan, honest feedback, and a partner who stays focused on your goals.
Who I Help
First-Time Sellers
Buying your first home was a big step. Selling it can feel even bigger. I help first-time sellers, and anyone who has not sold a home in many years, understand today's market, prepare strategically, and make confident decisions about their next move without feeling overwhelmed by everything that has changed.
Learn more about selling your first home →Relocating Professionals
If you are moving to Columbia for a new opportunity at MU Health Care, the University of Missouri, Boone Hospital, or another local employer, I provide curated information, virtual support, and a smooth path to finding the right home in an unfamiliar market.
Explore relocation support →My Approach
Every move is different, but my goal is always the same: to make the process clear, manageable, and deeply supported. I combine strategic guidance with straightforward communication so you always know what to expect and why it matters.
Whether you are selling your first home or relocating to Columbia for a new opportunity, you will have a steady partner who keeps the process organized, anticipates the next steps, and answers questions before you need to ask them.
Learn more about my approach →
Helpful Resources for Your Move
First-Time Seller Guide
Understand what to expect, how to prepare, and where to focus your time and budget when selling your first home.
View the first-time seller page →Relocation Checklist
A big-picture look at what matters most when relocating to Columbia, from timing and logistics to exploring local housing options.
Explore relocation resources →Market Insights
Local trends and context for Columbia and Mid-Missouri to help you understand where the market is today and how it may impact your decisions.
View market insights →Let's Plan Your Next Move
Whether you are selling your first home or relocating to Columbia, I am here to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
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