Additionally, Milwaukee boasts a diverse and resilient economy with strengths in manufacturing, healthcare, and technology, contributing to a stable job market.

You would think with today's technology they would be a lot closer, wouldn't you?

Or, in other words, what do the best buyers agents do that can't be replaced by technology / self self-representation / etc?

I haven't gotten serious yet and don't have a local agent, but I have been window shopping and may reach out.Hi @James Bing, yes I manage my own properties by leveraging technology & local relationships to automate the self managing process.

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Fueled by cutting-edge algorithms, this technology empowers machines to create original content autonomously, opening doors to a myriad of innovative applications.

These experiences can offer valuable insights into areas such as short-term rentals, data-driven investing, and technological advancements in the real estate sector.

Over the years it has become easier to self-manage our vacation rentals with channel management software and smart home technology. 

Look up Micron Technologies, it’s a huge $100 billion project.

It depends on how deep is your knowledge, your experience, your willingness to invest in automation technology, always having a backup or two, your location in the community around you, of your property is in pristine or run down shape, whether you use the cheapest appliances or make things complicated or not,You didn't mention whether self-managed whether you mean you are on location or remote.