Discount Utah Real Estate Agents

Best Radon Testing In Utah Guide

Radon testing in Utah should be a priority for every homeowner. Here are the answers to the most common questions about Utah radon services.

Radon is a severe issue for Utah residents.  As a homeowner and full-time discount real estate agent, I always recommend radon testing to all home buyers. The health risk of not radon testing your home in Utah is high.

You will learn where to purchase accurate radon tests, how to understand the radon test result, and the health effects of living with elevated levels of radon. 

After reading this post, you will understand why the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends you test your home and protect your family from the second leading cause of lung cancer.

What Is Radon?

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Amazing Short Sale In Utah Guide

The ins and outs of buying or selling a short sale in Utah are challenging, even for most real estate agents. Here are the answers to buyer's and seller's most common questions about short sales.

What Is A Short Sale?

A Utah short sale happens when a homeowner experiencing difficult financial times requests their mortgage lender to accept a purchase offer for less than what the borrower (homeowner) owes on the property.  The bank agrees to accept the offer, forgiving the difference between the sale price and the remaining mortgage balance.

The difference between what is owed and the price the bank agrees to is the amount the seller is short.

For example, if the seller purchased a Salt Lake City home at the height of the real…

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14301 S Draper Hills Dr, Draper, UT - Discount Agents

Discount Agent Listing Commissions

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

The seller saved $5,130 in listing agent commissions.

14301 S Draper Hills Dr, Draper, Utah 84020

List Date: 03/05/2016
Sold Date: 06/30/2016
List Price: $259,900
Utah is a non-disclosure state, which means listing brokers are not allowed to disclose the final sale price.
$ SQFT: $108
SQFT: 2308
Bedrooms: Three (3)
Bathrooms: Two full baths and one half-baths (2.5)
Garage: Two-car (2)
Acres: .05
Year Built: 2014
HOA: Draper Hillside Homes
HOA Cost:…

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Best Utah 1031 Exchange Step By Step Guide

Navigating the Utah 1031 Exchange process can be intimidating. Here are the steps necessary to defer capital gains taxes on real estate.

Understanding the 1031 exchange process is confusing, even for experienced investors. Capital gains taxes are high, so you should do plenty of research before starting the exchange process. Lucky for you, as a real estate investor and full-time discount real estate broker, I have the answers to the most common 1031 exchange questions. 

You will learn about the transactional steps involved in a 1031 exchange, the different types of 1031 exchanges, what kinds of properties qualify, mandatory deadlines, what a boot is, and more.

After reading this article, you will be prepared to navigate the exchange process,…

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1118 E 6600 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84121

Real Estate Agent Commission Rebates

The buyer saved money by hiring a full-service commission rebate real estate agent to help her purchase a top-level condo in Cottonwood Grove in Salt Lake City, UT. Our 50%* home buyer rebate (refund) helps clients save money when purchasing condos in Utah.

The buyer saved $2,648 with our commission rebate. 

1118 E 6600 S, Salt Lake City, Utah

List Date: 05/31/2019
Sold Date: 10/02/2019
List Price: $217,900
Utah is a non-disclosure state, which means listing brokers are not allowed to disclose the final sale price.
$ SQFT: $219
SQFT: 956
Bedrooms: Two (2)
Bathrooms: One full bath (1)
Carport: One car (1)
Acres: ..01
Year Built: 1978
HOA: Cottonwood Grove
HOA Cost: $200/month
Rebate Buyer's Agent:  Aaron…

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Real Estate Appreciation Rate Salt Lake County [2012-2022]

Which city experienced the highest real estate appreciation rate in Salt Lake County in the past decade [2012-2022]? Here's a hint, it's not on the east bench.

Salt Lake County's real estate market has experienced explosive appreciation for the last ten years.  Of course, some areas have appreciated much faster than others, but most homeowners in every SLC city should be sitting on hefty equity gains. 

If you're looking to buy a home in the fastest-appreciating areas, this resource will help you determine where to invest your hard-earned money.

While the past can not predict the future, it does provide valuable insight. We gathered home sales data from every city in Salt Lake County to determine which areas appreciate most. The results…

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Utah Home Buyer Cost and Fees

A Utah home buyer needs to understand all the real estate costs. Here is a list of the most common costs home buyers should be prepared to pay.

All the fees of buying real estate can add up fast.  As a Utah homeowner and full-time discount realtor, I know how expensive real estate transactions can be for a Utah home buyer.

This article will help you understand closing costs, real estate agent commissions, lender fees, down payment assistance programs, earnest money deposits, and more.

After reading this article, you will be financially prepared for the inevitable expenses of buying a home and how to avoid some of the unnecessary fees.

Cost Of Buying A Home

Down Payment

An upfront payment to the lender at closing is based on…

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77 N Cameron St, Saratoga Springs, UT - Rebate Agents

Commission Rebate Real Estate Agents

Sita saved money by hiring a top-producing commission rebate real estate agent to help purchase a Saratoga Springs house. 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 $2,875 with our rebate.  

No property pictures are provided because I represented the home buyer, and the Saratoga Springs home photos are the property of the listing agent and the local multiple listing service (MLS) 

77 N Cameron St, Saratoga Springs, Utah 84045

List Date: 03/03/2015
Sold Date: 04/29/2015
List Price: $228,900
Utah is a non-disclosure state, which means listing…

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3945 S Dolley, West Valley City, UT 84128

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 $2,827 in listing agent commissions.

3945 S Dolley, West Valley City, Utah

List Date: 03/01/2013
Sold Date: 04/18/2013
List Price: $179,900
Utah is a non-disclosure state, which means listing brokers are not allowed to disclose the final sale price.
$ SQFT: $103
SQFT: 1,813
Bedrooms: Three (3)
Bathrooms: Two full baths (2)
Garage: Two-car (2)
Acres: .22
Year Built: 2003
HOA: None
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Pepperwood Sandy UT

Pepperwood Sandy, UT, HOA and homes for sale.

The Pepperwood neighborhood in Sandy, UT was established in 1973 and embodied gated luxury in Salt Lake County. With around-the-clock guarded gates to ensure the privacy and security of its residents. This massive development has nearly six hundred single-family lots across 477 acres. The residents enjoy spacious streets and abundant amenities such as a common area with a pavilion, a massive swimming pool, a hot tub, a splash pad, a playground, and sports courts. Experience the best in community living at Pepperwood.

All Pepperwood Homes For Sale

Founders Of Pepperwood Sandy, UT 

On August 29, 1973, Charles H. Horman and M. Gordon Johnson signed and filed the Articles of…

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