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5 Ways To Use Your Real Estate Commission Rebate In Utah

 Common Uses For Homebuyer Commission Rebates

Love it (buyers and sellers) or hate it (agents and brokers), real estate agent discounts are here to stay.  For Utah homebuyers, the discount comes as a commission rebate, aka refund.  The buyers decide how to use their rebate, but here is a list of the most common uses for rebates I've seen in the past eighteen years as a discount real estate agent in Utah.  

How Agent Rebates Work

 1. Closing Cost 

Many home buyers don't realize it, but the down payment isn't the only money they'll need to purchase a home.  Closing costs include the appraisal, recording fees, title fees, and lender's title insurance policy, to name a few. These costs vary greatly depending on the lender you select…

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The Truth About Utah Discount Agents (Discount Broker Guide)

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.

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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10349 S Ashley Meadows Cir, Sandy, UT - Discount Listing Agent

Discount Listing Agent Commissions

Nick and Nichole hired a full-service discount real estate listing broker to sell their house in Sandy. My 1.5% listing services allow home sellers to work with one of Utah's best real estate brokers while saving money.  

The seller saved $11,250 in listing agent commissions.

The sellers received multiple offers (30+) to purchase this home during the first weekend.

10349 S Ashley Meadows Cir, Sandy, Utah

List Date: 07/28/2021
Sold Date: 08/17/2021
List Price: $650,000
Utah is a non-disclosure state, which means listing brokers are not allowed to disclose the final sale price.
$ SQFT: $201
SQFT: 3714
Bedrooms: Four (4)
Bathrooms: Two full baths and one half bath(2.5)
Garage: Two-car (2)
Acres: .21
Year Built:…

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2078 N 4040 W Lehi, UT - Real Estate Agent Commission Rebate

Real Estate Agent Commission Rebate

The home buyers saved money by hiring a top-producing real estate agent who offered a commission rebate to help purchase a townhouse in Lehi from Edge Homes in the Willow Point community. Our half-price home buyer rebate (refund) helps clients save money when purchasing a home. 

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

The buyer saved $5,929 with our rebate.  

The property photo above is not the actual townhome purchased. This is an example of a similar Edge Homes property in the Willow Point HOA community in Lehi, Utah.

2078 N 4040 W Lehi, Utah 84043

List Date: 12/06/2023
Sold Date: 02/07/2024
List Price: $455,900
Utah is a non-disclosure state,…

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1152 S Arabian Ct, Kaysville, UT - Discount Listing Agent

Discount Agent Listing Commissions

Nick and Ashley made the smart choice and hired a full-service discount real estate listing agent to sell their house in Kaysville, UT. Our *half-price (1.5%)  listing services allow Kaysville home sellers to work with one of Utah's best real estate brokers while saving money.  

The seller saved $13,350 in listing agent commissions.

1152 S Arabian Ct, Kaysville, Utah 84037

List Date: 04/17/2020
Sold Date: 07/15/2020
List Price: $950,000
Utah is a non-disclosure state, which means listing brokers are not allowed to disclose the final sale price.
$ SQFT: $171
SQFT: 5204
Bedrooms: Six (6)
Bathrooms: Three and three-quarter baths (3.75)
Garage: Three-car (3)
Acres: .38
Year Built: 2016
HOA: Kaysville Sunset Equestrian 
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2236 E Marie Ave, Millcreek, UT - Discount Real Estate Agent

Discount Agent Listing Commissions

Mandy made the smart choice and hired a full-service discount real estate listing agent to sell their house in Millcreek, UT. Our *half-price (1.5%)  listing services allow Millcreek home sellers to work with one of Utah's best real estate brokers while saving money.  

The seller saved $6,870 in listing agent commissions.

2236 E Marie Ave, Millcreek, Utah 84109

List Date: 05/30/2020
Sold Date: 07/23/2020
List Price: $475,000
Utah is a non-disclosure state, which means listing brokers are not allowed to disclose the final sale price.
$ SQFT: $190
SQFT: 2408
Bedrooms: Four (4)
Bathrooms: Two and one-half (2.5)
Garage: Two-car (2)
Acres: .18
Year Built: 1959
HOA: NO
HOA Cost: N/A
Discount Listing Agent:  Aaron…

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1390 E Rainsborough Rd, Murray, Utah - Discount Agents

Discount Agent Listing Commissions

Aniruddh & Sneha made the smart choice and hired a full-service discount real estate listing agent to sell their house in Murray, UT. Our *half-price (1.5%)  listing services allow Murray home sellers to work with one of Utah's best real estate brokers while saving money.  

The seller saved $9,300 in listing agent commissions.

1390 E Rainsborough Rd, Murray, Utah 84121

List Date: 11/10/2021
Sold Date: 12/08/2021
List Price: $625,000
Utah is a non-disclosure state, which means listing brokers are not allowed to disclose the final sale price.
$ SQFT: $230
SQFT: 2688
Bedrooms: Three (3)
Bathrooms: One full bath, one three-quarter bath, and one half bath (2.25)
Garage: Two-car (2)
Acres: .14
Year Built: 1978
…

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32 N 1130 W, Lehi, Utah - Discount Real Estate Agents

Discount Agent Listing Commissions

Michael and Josephine made the smart choice and hired a full-service discount real estate listing agent to sell their house in Lehi, UT. Our *half-price (1.5%)  listing services allow Lehi homeowners to work with one of Utah's best real estate brokers while saving money.  

The seller saved $8,680 in listing agent commissions.

32 N 1130 W, Lehi, UT 84043

List Date: 09/18/2020
Sold Date: 10/12/2020
List Price: $600,000
Utah is a non-disclosure state, which means listing brokers are not allowed to disclose the final sale price.
$ SQFT: $151
SQFT: 3812
Bedrooms: Five (5)
Bathrooms: Five (5)
Garage: Three-car (3)
Acres: .24
Year Built: 2017
HOA: NO
HOA Cost: N/A
Discount Listing Agent:  Aaron Peters

Discount…

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4882 W Upper Bend Dr, Herriman, Utah - Discount Agent

Discount Agent Listing Commissions

Fernando and Erika made the smart choice and hired a full-service discount real estate listing agent to sell their modern Toll Brothers house in Herriman, UT. Our *half-price (1.5%)  listing services allow Herriman homeowners to work with one of Utah's best real estate brokers while saving money.  

The seller saved $18,375 in listing agent commissions.

4882 W Upper Bend Dr, Herriman, UT 84096

List Date: 04/27/2022
Sold Date: 06/30/2022
List Price: $1,450,000
Utah is a non-disclosure state, which means listing brokers are not allowed to disclose the final sale price.
$ SQFT: $239
SQFT: 5108
Bedrooms: Five (5)
Bathrooms: Four and one-half bath (4.5)
Garage: Three-car (3)
Acres: .28
Year Built: 2019
HOA: Juniper Bend…

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10170 S High Point Ln, Sandy, UT - Discount Real Estate

Discount Agent Listing Commissions

Ken made the smart choice and hired a full-service discount real estate listing agent to sell his house in Sandy, UT. Our *half-price (1.5%)  listing services allow Sandy homeowners to work with one of Utah's best real estate brokers while saving money.  

The seller saved $10,200 in listing agent commissions.

10170 S High Point Ln, Sandy, Utah 84092

List Date: 04/06/2022
Sold Date: 06/01/2022
List Price: $700,000
Utah is a non-disclosure state, which means listing brokers are not allowed to disclose the final sale price.
$ SQFT: $278
SQFT: 2439
Bedrooms: Three (3)
Bathrooms: Two and one half bath (2.5)
Garage: Two-car (2)
Acres: .19
Year Built: 1982
HOA: NO
HOA Cost: N/A
Discount Listing Agent:  Aaron Peters

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