Discount Real Estate Agent Myths Busted

With all the noise in the real estate industry, it's no wonder the average person doesn't understand how discount real estate agents in Utah can save them money when buying or selling a home.  Read on, and I'll debunk the most common myths about discount brokers.

Truth Utah discount real estate agents and brokers

I will outline the most common myths full-priced Utah real estate agents, brokers, and brokers and agents across the country perpetuate about their lower commission competitors, the dreaded discounter

The 6% commission structure is antiquated. I believe brokerages and their high fees will decrease drastically over the next five years.  Most agents don't realize it, but they are in a race to the bottom, and the last one to the finish line goes…

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Real Estate Commission Rebates

The home buyers saved money by hiring a top-producing real estate agent who offered a commission rebate to help purchase a house in Lehi, UT in the Woodhaven community in Traverse Mountain. Our half-price home buyer rebate (refund) helps clients save money when buying a home. 

That's right; you get CASH BACK when you hire discount agent Aaron Peters as your buyer's agent.

The buyer saved $12,485 with our rebate. 

4801 N Whisper Wood Dr, Lehi, UT commission rebate real estate agent

4801 N Whisper Wood Dr, Lehi, Utah

List Date: 10/20/2023
Sold Date: 01/04/2024
List Price: $949,000
Utah is a non-disclosure state, which means listing brokers are not allowed to disclose the final sale price.
$ SQFT: $192
SQFT: 4,673
Bedrooms: Six (6)
Bathrooms: Three full baths and one-half…

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Commission Rebate Agents

The home buyers saved money by hiring a top-producing real estate agent who offered a commission rebate to help them purchase a home in West Valley City, Utah, in the Towns at Hunter Village community. Our half-price home buyer rebate (refund) helps clients save money when buying a home. 

That's right; you get CASH BACK when you hire discount agent Aaron Peters as your buyer's agent.

The buyer saved $5,470 with our rebate.

6871 W Bamburgh Way, West Valley City, UT commission rebate real estate agent

6871 W Bamburgh Way, West Valley City, Utah

List Date: 10/19/2023
Sold Date: 12/21/2023
List Price: $395,000
Utah is a non-disclosure state, which means listing brokers are not allowed to disclose the final sale price.
$ SQFT: $263
SQFT: 1,508
Bedrooms: Three (3)
Bathrooms: Two full baths and…

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Commission Rebate Agents

The home buyers saved money by hiring a top-producing real estate agent who offered a commission rebate to help them purchase a home in Herriman, Utah, in the Herriman Towne Center community. Our half-price home buyer rebate (refund) helps clients save money when buying a home. 

That's right; you get CASH BACK when you hire discount agent Aaron Peters as your buyer's agent.

The buyer saved $8,285 with our rebate.

13304 S Herriman Rose Blvd, Herriman, UT commission rebate real estate agent

13304 S Herriman Rose Blvd, Herriman, Utah

List Date: 10/11/2023
Sold Date: 12/11/2023
List Price: $629,900
Utah is a non-disclosure state, which means listing brokers are not allowed to disclose the final sale price.
$ SQFT: $193
SQFT: 3,204
Bedrooms: Five (5)
Bathrooms: Three full bath, and one half…

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Discount Listing Agent

The sellers made the smart choice and hired a full-service discount listing agent to sell their townhouse in West Valley City. Our *half-price (1.5%)  listing services provide West Valley homeowners access to the multiple listing service (MLS), one of Utah's top real estate brokers, while saving half the selling commission.  

The seller saved $4,910 in listing agent commissions.

5728 W Loch Raven Ct, West Valley City discount real estate agents

5728 W Loch Raven Ct, West Valley City, UT

List Date: 06/28/2024
Sold Date: 10/23/2024
List Price: $350,000
Utah is a non-disclosure state, which means listing brokers are not allowed to disclose the final sale price.
$ SQFT: $191
SQFT: 1,720
Bedrooms: Three (3)
Bathrooms: Two full baths (2)
Carport: Two-car (2)
Acres: .04
Year Built: 1996
HOA: BALMORAL…

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Discount Listing Agent

The sellers made the smart choice and hired a full-service discount listing agent to sell their house in Bountiful. Our *half-price (1.5%)  listing services provide Utah homeowners access to the multiple listing service (MLS), one of Utah's top real estate brokers, while saving half the selling commission.  

The seller saved $12,560 in listing agent commissions.

3123 S 200 E, Bountiful, UT discount real estate agents

3123 S 200 E, Bountiful, Utah

List Date: 04/17/2024
Sold Date: 09/16/2024
List Price: $649,900
Utah is a non-disclosure state, which means listing brokers are not allowed to disclose the final sale price.
$ SQFT: $189
SQFT: 3,080
Bedrooms: Six (6)
Bathrooms: One full bath, two three-quarter baths (2.5)
Garage: Two-car (2)
Acres: .24
Year Built: 1973
HOA: None
HOA N/A

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Discount Listing Agent

The sellers made the smart choice and hired a full-service discount listing agent to sell their house in Salt Lake City. Our *half-price (1.5%)  listing services provide SLC homeowners access to one of the top real estate brokers in Utah, saving half the selling commission.  

The seller saved $6,000 in listing agent commissions.

4060 S 1500 E, SLC, Utah

4060 S 1500 E, SLC, UT 84124

List Date: 12/08/2022
Sold Date: 02/17/2023
List Price: $525,000
Utah is a non-disclosure state, which means listing brokers are not allowed to disclose the final sale price.
$ SQFT: $203
SQFT: 1,961
Bedrooms: Three (3)
Bathrooms: One full bath (1)
Garage: Four-car (4)
Acres: .29
Year Built: 1954
HOA: None
HOA N/A
Discount Listing Agent:  Aaron Peters

 

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Bitcoin vs Utah real estate investments

 

--UPDATED January 31, 2025--

Bitcoin (BTC) has outperformed every investment since its genesis block on January 3rd, 2009.  Since BTC was worth zero dollars on day one, the percentage of returns is astronomical, and it would not be fair to compare Utah real estate to the first decade of Bitcoin returns.  Here's how single-family homes in Utah compared to BTC in the past five years (2019-2024)
  • The average home price in Utah in 2019 was $405,121.  In 2024, the average home price skyrocketed to $703,451, representing a massive 73.6% increase in just five years.
  • In comparison, Bitcoin's price peaked at $11,931 in 2019.  Just five years later, the cost of Bitcoin reached a new all-time high (ATH)…

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Commission Rebate Agents

Home buyers saved money by hiring a top-producing real estate agent who offered a commission rebate to help them purchase a home in Mountain Green, Utah, in the Cottonwood Meadows community. Our half-price home buyer rebate (refund) helps clients save money when buying a home. 

That's right; you get CASH BACK when you hire discount agent Aaron Peters as your buyer's agent.

The buyer saved $18,855 with our rebate.

5915 Concord Ct Mountain Green Utah

5915 Concord Ct Mountain Green, UT

List Date: 04/14/2020
Sold Date: 06/04/2020
List Price: $1,295,000
Utah is a non-disclosure state, which means listing brokers are not allowed to disclose the final sale price.
$ SQFT: $185
SQFT: 6,489
Bedrooms: Five (5)
Bathrooms: Three full bath, one three-quarter…

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Commission Rebate Agents

Home buyers saved money by hiring a top-producing real estate agent who offered a commission rebate to help them purchase a home in Highland, Utah. Our half-price home buyer rebate (refund) helps clients save money when buying a home. 

That's right; you get CASH BACK when you hire discount agent Aaron Peters as your buyer's agent.

The buyer saved $20,500 with our rebate.

5842 W Timber Ridge Ln Highland, UT 84003

5842 W Timber Ridge Ln Highland, UT

List Date: 07/29/2020
Sold Date: 09/14/2020
List Price: $1,400,000
Utah is a non-disclosure state, which means listing brokers are not allowed to disclose the final sale price.
$ SQFT: $185
SQFT: 7,565
Bedrooms: Five (5)
Bathrooms: Three full bath and one half bath (3.5)
Garage: Three car (3)
Acres: .64
Year…

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