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2025
TOP AGENT
Springville, UT
2025
TOP AGENT
Provo, UT
2025
Springville, UT
2025
Provo, UT
Our experience with Howard was exceptional. He took quick action the moment we hired him to market our condo and to manage the process of selling. Hes friendly and kind. Hes incredibly experienced. From start to finish, he made the experience smooth and easy! You wont find many realtors as effective as Howard.
Howard is a wonderful realtor and friend. Our house went under contract within 5 days of listing with multiple offers. Howard knows the Utah market incredibly well and he understands the ins and out of the real estate process. I would trust Howard with any business transaction I would ever do. He is genuine honest and hard-working. If your looking to buy (which I did) and sell (which we are under contract of now) I would recommend Howard.He was able to get $10,000 more than our listing by waiting for the right offer. We couldnt be happier with him. There is no one else you should be looking for in the Utah real estate market.
Howard was amazing to work with.A A We interviewed multiple agents prior to hiring Howard, and he proved to be more knowledgeable than other agents.A A He got us almost 10% more than what other agents wanted to list the home at and we had a full-price offer and under contract within a week.A A Can't wait to work with Howard again on future transactions.
Howard went above and beyond to make sure we had a positive experience and found a home that we loved. He was very knowledgeable and responsive to all of our questions. He was proactive in researching property values and notifying us when new houses were listed that we might be interested in. At the same time, he was patient and we never felt pressured at all. Howard was flexible to work around our work schedules and to do home showings with relatively short notice. Overall, Howard made our first home purchase a very smooth process, and we would definitely work with him again!
I wanted to be completely honest with my review, for that reason I didn't just put all 5 stars and move on. That being said let's start with the 4 star. Howard always answers questions. I never had the issue of him not answering period. Sometimes it could be around 4 to 5 hours later. Which honestly in the house buying process is, in my opinion acceptable. It never put us in a tough situation having to wait. It is the only thing I would honestly say could use some minor improvement. Howard is by far my favorite realtor that I have worked with. (I had looked at houses off and on for around five years and didn't stay with the same realtor every time I would start looking again. I wanted to see how different realtors handled their businesses.) When I met with Howard Thruston the first time my wife and I were very impressed. However I wasn't able to buy a house again because I was soon laid off from my job. We decided that when it was time to look again that we would go back to Howard because of his ability to be patient and help with literally anything he could. (I once needed to send a fax ASAP and didn't know anyone with a fax machine so I asked Howard for help and he did it no questioned asked. The fax had nothing to do with buying a house.)How is the right guy for anyone for a few reasons:1) He knows the local area well. He was able to tell me which properties to avoid and why they should be avoided. And also which properties were a good deal and should be jumped on if we were interested in what it it offered. He also can help you buy properties that are further away, I bought a house 2 hours from Orem UT, and Howard drove out there 2 times to go through the house with me. 2) Howard Thruston knows the process well, he will let you know ahead of time what to expect and how to prepare so that nothing comes as a big surprise. He also will call weekly while under contract to make sure everything is going smooth. 3) Howard is extremely friendly and easy to get along with. He never made us feel pressured and will go to great lengths to see that the process is not a stressful one. My overall experience was very positive, I recommend Howard Thruston to anyone who is looking at houses. Once he works with you, you want anyone else I promise.
Howard is sharp and doesn't just go through the motions as a realtor. He does this the right way-- it's a full-time job for him. He is looking to make sure your needs get met and won't let you make a bad decision even if you are okay with your decision. He also is caring and every call I made to him or whenever I felt like I was being too needy he would say, "No, it's not a problem. That's what I'm here for." He had the right attitude and perspective on his job. The property I purchased turned out to have way too many hang-ups with the seller, the insurance company, and the lender. There were way more headaches than I realized there were gonna be and Howard all along persevered with a positive attitude. We ended up with 12 addendums to our original contract which I thought would have pushed my realtor over the edge-- but he kept on trucking.He also does check-in calls frequently which I appreciate. And, his secretary was awesome. Whenever he had another appointment and I needed to get into the condo I was preparing to purchase, she would be there opening the place for me.I whole-heartedly recommend Howard and his team. He did a fantastic job.
Howard was great. He got the home listed very quickly and it was done very professionally. The home was listed the same day that we provided him the listing information. Howard was available whenever I needed him or had questions and got the very most possible out of our home. Our home sold in less than 24 hours from the time that Howard listed it and it sold for the full asking price.
We can't say enough about Howard's professionalism, true caring nature, extensive knowledge and connections. He brings all the qualities to the table for his clients on all levels. Howard was extremely responsive and thoughtful in his recommendations to us. We've worked with other realtors, and Howard is the most service-oriented realtor we have worked with. Howard doesn't forget even when you complete working with him and stays in touch with you, helping you in your other efforts. We highly recommend him. We found Howard very helpful during every step of the process. He emanates a sense of trust-worthiness that makes you feel very secured during this involved process. He is a true professional in every sense of the word and puts his clients interests far above his own.
Howard's a very nice, personable guy. This was our first home and we had no idea what we were doing. Howard was patient enough to explain each step of the process to us and help us understand contracts, regulations, and everything else. I'd happily recommend him to friends and family.
Howard Thruston II and his team exceeded our home purchase process expectations. You definitely want to have Howard, Stephanie and Alysse on your team when buying/selling your home. 5 STARS all the way!!!!
I typically do not rate anything 5/5 stars.My wife and I had debated for years on purchasing a home vs renting. About mid June, we got notice that our rent for our lease ending July 31st was going to be raising significantly. This drove us to take the plunge, and search for a home. We were completely new to the ENTIRE process, and stumbled on Howard through zillow.com. Immediately he was courteous, straightforward, and helpful. We setup an appointment to see three homes. One of which we had immediately fallen love with.We went to see these homes, and immediately knew that the one we had loved at first sight, was our dream home! We placed an offer that same day (June 25th).The couple that owned the home were older, and contact with them was difficult. We typically waited 2 weeks each time we made an offer. After many backup showings, offers and retractions, sweating and worrying, dealing with Mold in the home, etc etc, on August 15th we ended up closing on this home. Howard, and his team through this whole ordeal, the difficulties, were right there with us. Howard put up with my frequent, annoying, and panicked texts, was gracious, kind, and calming. He did everything he could, (and often times more), and made me feel like he had no other clients despite clearly having MANY more. He gave me the gold star treatment and made what possibly could have been the worst experience of my life, bearable and we got our dream home!I owe our dream home to Howard and his team (not to mention my sanity!)If you are looking for an Agent that will fight for you, negotiate a fair price, treat you like a VIP, all while charging less as an agent than industry standard, Howard is your man. Don't wait a single moment, go grab your dreams and let Howard and his team help you make them a reality!
We are in the process of purchasing several rental properties. Howard helped us find a place that fit what we were looking for. He was very professional, easily accessible, and he did a great investment analysis for our property. Great to work with.
Howard Thurston was on our BFF list. He never let us down and was always upbeat and his enthusiasm was overwhelming. After we signed a contract with Howard, we never looked back. He has the ability to anticipate our needs and answered our questions before we asked. You will never regret working with him. We would recommend him to all our friends and family.Bob and Nancy
Howard and his staff are awesome. I am an out of town seller and was sure that I was going to have to make multiple trips to the property to get it sold. Howard worked with me to get the property ready and get it sold, FAST. The home sold before I could make travel arrangements. I got the service I expect (I expect phenomenal service). I got the price I wanted and the advice that I needed. Thanks Howard and staff for all your efforts.
If you look up the words Professional Real Estate in the dictionary you will see a picture of Howard Thruston II. He and his group are the most Professional realtor we have ever worked with and we have bought a lot of property. He and his group are there to work for you 100%. They always return calls and keep you informed and on top of all the situations involved in the buying process. If they gave 10 stars I would have given 11. He has helped 3 members of my family in his area, all with the same result. Superior!!!!!
Howard took helping us buying a home personal. He communicated very clear and almost instantaneously. The next home I choose to buy I'll be calling Howard again
Howard is amazing at what he does. My wife and I were first time home buyers, and the home buying process was very new to us. We were considering other realtors, but were so glad when we ran in to Howard and started working with him. Right off the bat we felt comfortable; we knew that Howard would take great care of us. He took the time to answer all of our questions, and helped us break down our needs, wants, and wishes. Howard offered great flexibility with our busy schedules. He contacted home owners, other realtors, and set appointments for us - All while he and his wife were getting ready to have their first child. He was always upbeat and personable. He was very patient with us through the whole process. We were able to find exactly what we were looking for. Howard made the negotiation process simple and painless. We felt like he helped us get a fair price and a great value! We will definitely use Howard for all our real estate needs in the future.
What impressed me most about Howard was his patience. He worked with us for 18 months to find a house and didn't get impatient with us once. He was very quick to respond to text/emails (even when he was out of town). I would highly recommend him to anyone.
What impressed me most about Howard was his patience. He worked with us for 18 months to find a house and didn't get impatient with us once. He was very quick to respond to text/emails (even when he was out of town). I would highly recommend him to anyone.
"Our man Howard" (as my wife and I referred to him) is an outstanding real estate agent. It was our first home buying experience, and he educated us and was there every step of the way. He was not pushy at all, listened to what we wanted, gave candid opinions of the homes, made himself readily available to see homes, and just was professional and personable in all aspects of the process, and has been very helpful even after closing! If you are considering buying or selling, do yourself a favor and give him a call!
he is very patient we have dealt with other real estate agents and he is by far the best and he's very respectful I would recommend him to anybody I personally have the upmost respect for howard and my daughter loves him
Even though not close friends, we knew Howard personally and thought of him when the time came to search for a home to buy. He is very knowledgeable, approachable and a great professional. A meeting was quickly scheduled and we were able to discuss our needs and wants. Howard gave us great information about the housing market and answered all our questions. He scheduled many houses for us to see in a timely manner and we always felt comfortable around him. He made the whole process run smoothly. We are in our first home now and very happy with the decisions we made.
We went to Howard to look at buying our first home after having a bad experience with another realtor. He topped our expectations and had us in love with a house the first weekend we went out with him. He listened to exactly what we wanted and showed us everything and was very knowledgeable and gave great advice. We will definitely be using him again for our next home!
Howard truly puts others' interests before his own. We originally chose Howard to help us find a new home. Howard worked diligently to provide us with all available homes in the area and continually sent us new listings that fit our wishlist. He met us at each home we wanted to see and paid close attention to everything we liked or didn't like about the house. After we couldn't find a home that we wanted to buy, we decided to build a new home. Howard was extremely helpful and supportive in our decision buy a lot. HIs vast real estate knowledge was just as helpful in purchasing our lot as it was when we looked at homes. We loved working with Howard for many reasons, but one of our favorites was that we never felt any pressure from Howard and he was extremely encouraging in any decision we made. Building, buying, or selling homes can be a very stressful situation, but Howard helped alleviate that stress by being a true partner to us. If you want a friendly, hard-working, trustworthy agent, choose Howard.
Howard was great to work with! He was responsive, knowledgeable and personable. He was consistently positive and went the extra mile; we needed a ladder during the house inspection, and he offered to haul his own along for us to use. I would highly recommend him.
Howard was great to work with! He was responsive, knowledgeable and personable. He was consistently positive and went the extra mile; we needed a ladder during the house inspection, and he offered to haul his own along for us to use. I would highly recommend him.
Howard is an absolute delight to work with! He is not only incredibly knowledgeable about the local real estate market but he took the time to really understand what we were looking for. He works very hard to represent his clients to get the absolute best terms and was very quick to respond to any questions we had. We absolutely loved working with him and don't hesitate for a moment to recommend him to anyone looking for a caring and hard working agent. We would work with him again in a heartbeat!
I have had to work with a lot of Realtor's in my life and have always felt like they were in a hurry and impatient , or constantly on their phone even though i could never get them on the phone myself . Needless to say that i settled for a house and didn't know i could get an inspection or ask for things i wanted, so i wouldn't find out till later my home was a complete mess. So when it was time to buy i was scared. I called my uncle from Vegas and he told me of this dream making angel named Howard Thruston III. My uncle talked to him and told me he would call me soon, so I wasn't holding my breathe. It was an hour later he called from his car while he and his wife were vacationing. I was surprised he called back so soon, and that he was so nice and knowledgeable. He gave me all the info i would need to obtain and we were able to soon get started. Because of our horrible credit and not being able to put money down, he had to work hard for us, but he researched and found me a perfect lender , he didn't leave it up to me he made it as easy and comfortable as it could be. He had all of the answers for me and if he didn't he made sure he found out and if situations became difficult he took the heat and made it better. It took me about nine months to find my house and the location and price i could live with. We talked about four or more times a week and he really cared and got to know me so that I wasn't being dragged to homes i couldn't afford or that where run down or something i would have to settle for. We ended up buying our dream home in a place we weren't even looking at but he just found us the perfect place and we knew this was our home. He is so great if you leave with questions that is on you because he will tell you how to go about things and who to get for inspections and all the things you will need to protect yourself. He is a very honest person who becomes your family really quickly. I mean he did save my life when a house whose pit bulls were suppose to be chained up came after me threw himself between me and the dog till i was safe and my husband got it to back down. He went over the extra mile and even when what we the koi incident of 2015 went down and we were all at our wits end he acted very professional and negotiated what he could, and even if i was stressed at three am he would calm me down , that never happened that early but i knew he would. So you have two choices go with someone else that will in the end have you settle for over what you wanted to pay in a bad neighborhood where you will find out later that they patched up some horrible blemish or defection. Or you could enjoy buying your home that will be perfect in every way and have a long term friend you know will always be there, not to mention getting a mortgage that is less than you are paying for rent. This really seems like a no brainer buying a home should be a fun ride and he gives you that special attention and stress free environment. He deserves 5 stars in everything. What are you waiting for let him start on your dreams and tell him Runell said to mention the battle of the koi of 2015... LOL. Thanks I know you will make the right choice its the easiest one you will have in this crazy world. Thank you so much Howard you will always be apart of our family and it was an honor finally getting to work with a truthful man who isn't just out for a payday. ;)
Howard was wonderful to work with in every way. He was incredibly knowledgeable and catered to our specific needs and desires. He was quick to respond to any questions and concerns and was able to throw together an offer for us at the last minute on a number of occasions. I would use him again in a heartbeat and readily recommend him to all friends and family members.
He was great to work with and I really felt like he worked for me. He was available at the times that I needed and was always good about corresponding with me to keep me informed. I helped me through every step of the process which was important to me because I was a first time home buyer. He was even very sweet to bring me a gift basket to congratulate me on my new home.
I cannot think of a word good enough to describe Howard. He is loyal and truly cares for his clients. I always felt like he put us before himself. We started off with him over a year ago and we were not ready by any means. He stuck with us, guided us, answered all of our questions (and there were tons!) and was always there for us. When we sell our house and get a new one, Howard will be the one we call.
Howard is the man!!! He was personable, genuine and always told the truth, whether we liked it or not. He read us very quickly and worked hard to find us the best home matched to us. He responded quickly always. Howard can't be beat.
My wife and I are extremely lucky to have Howard as our real estate agent. He honestly cares for us as individuals and sincerely wanted to just help us find the perfect home for our needs. Sometimes at significant personal sacrifice, he went above and beyond any reasonable expectation in helping us through all the twists and turns of making our home purchase possible. His kindness and patience with his clients is only matched by his detailed knowledge of the real estate industry and his rock-solid bargaining skills. Howard is far-and-away the best real estate agent I've had the privilege to work with.
My wife and I are extremely lucky to have Howard as our real estate agent. He honestly cares for us as individuals and sincerely wanted to just help us find the perfect home for our needs. Sometimes at significant personal sacrifice, he went above and beyond any reasonable expectation in helping us through all the twists and turns of making our home purchase possible. His kindness and patience with his clients is only matched by his detailed knowledge of the real estate industry and his rock-solid bargaining skills. Howard is far-and-away the best real estate agent I've had the privilege to work with.
Howard is the man, he was very on top of things we got market comparables within an hour and we had it under contract within 3 hours after looking at the property and we got the deal closed quickly. I would definitely recommend Howard to anyone.
Howard is the man, he was very on top of things we got market comparables within an hour and we had it under contract within 3 hours after looking at the property and we got the deal closed quickly. I would definitely recommend Howard to anyone.
Howard was so great to work with. He was very helpful and quick to respond to all of our questions. We saw this property while we were down at a family members house. We called Howard to see if we could walk through it. He dropped everything and was down there within twenty minutes to let us walk through. I really appreciated everything he did for us and I would highly recommend him to anyone!
We thoroughly enjoyed working with Howard. He jumped on getting us going when we first had the thought to buy our new home. He worked hard at getting what we needed and making this leap of faith as smooth and enjoyable as possible. He is attentive to the details and very great to work with. We would recommend Howard to anyone who is seeking a quick smooth transition to owning their own home or buying a different home. Thank you Howard for being so kind and calming when answering all our questions and concerns.
Howard is great - I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone. He is a friend of ours and did not take advantage of the relationship in any way. Very professional and takes his job seriously. We had a lot of fun finding our perfect home with him.
I really appreciated how responsive Howard was during the entire process. When we were ready to buy, he took the time to go over every aspect of the contract to make sure we understood. He was great to work with and I highly recommend him!
I was a first time home buyer and had the best experience working with Howard. He was able to answer all my questions. He gave a lot of great advice as well. He is a hard worker and does his due diligence. He also worked around my schedule. I would recommend Howard to anyone who wants to buy or sell a home. Great individual to work with.
Howard is incredible. We loved working with him. He drove all over the county with us because we couldn't make up our minds on a city to purchase in. This is our first home and I wouldn't of wanted it any other way. Howard was on time to every appointment, where as my husband and I were always late and yet he was so patient with us. He responded so fast, and always got us paperwork right away. And the people he recommended we use for a lender, or home inspector etc were incredible to work with. I was recommending people to Howard even before we walked through the first house together. He is legit.
Howard is incredible. We loved working with him. He drove all over the county with us because we couldn't make up our minds on a city to purchase in. This is our first home and I wouldn't of wanted it any other way. Howard was on time to every appointment, where as my husband and I were always late and yet he was so patient with us. He responded so fast, and always got us paperwork right away. And the people he recommended we use for a lender, or home inspector etc were incredible to work with. I was recommending people to Howard even before we walked through the first house together. He is legit.
Howard is incredible. He works with each person specifically to their personality. He knows exactly what he is doing. He helped us purchase our first home and was right with us every single step of the way. He is completely honest, and he always had something positive to say without being fake. I have been recommending people to him ever since the day we first met him, literally. I was impressed from the get go.
POTENTIAL BUYERS! My wife and I were blessed to have Howard as our Real Estate Agent. The first house that my wife and I looked at was really pretty and we enjoyed it so we asked Howard (who was with us) what he thought. He responded with "Yes it is a pretty house, however I know we can find you a better one". Since that day we decided that we found our Real Estate Guru. Seriously, read the other reviews and you'll read numerous comments that are similar. Howard saved us an outstanding amount of money, time, stress, and hassle free worries. His service is out of this world good. Seriously, I think he is the nicest guy we've ever met. He's always available and makes us feel like we're his only client (which obviously is not true). We could write a novel about how he hooked us up with our dream home but we only have a little room to write. He doesn't charge you a dime unless he can help you find a new home and we're very proud and happy to say that we will be having ALL of our extended family (100+ people) be using Howard in the future for any Real Estate needs. If you don't believe us or any of his other amazing reviews, just try talking to him and you'll find out very quickly what a non pushy, relaxed, knowledgeable, and friendly advocate he is. We now consider him a family friend and hope him the absolute best. If you want the best, look no further than Howard Thruston.
Howard is the man. The home buying process was smooth. He always had the answers and made sure I knew what I needed to do and when so that I was able to close quickly on the home I wanted.
Howard was an AMAZING agent to work with. He was very knowledgable of the neighborhoods, was on time to appointments, picked up the phone when I called, texted right back, and helped us secure our house with little to no stress at all. I have already sent a few people over to him and will tell everyone that I meet to call him to find EXACTLY what you are looking for.
I thoroughly enjoyed working with Howard! I sent him an email about a house I was interested in, he responded almost immediately. He also sent me a text to ensure I had received his email and let me know he was looking into the property and would give me a call shortly. The property I was interested in ended up being government owned. It was a unique situation with several hoops to jump through! Howard made sure to keep me up to speed, and do what he had to, to get my offer finalized and submitted before the bidding closed. I wasn't sure where I wanted to go with my offer. I knew I wanted to stay within a certain budget, but wanted to have a competitive offer as well. Howard had done his research and was able to give me good advice, and I won the bid! I was a first time home buyer and didn't know much about the process. Howard explained to me the most important factors and constantly reassured me! He helped me look into other properties, he always had really good insight about the different areas. He was always honest, he definitely made me feel like he was looking out for me. And didn't want me to get into something that would do anything but benefit me now and later! He made this process enjoyable and very exciting for me! I have and will continue to refer him to friends and family!
Howard becomes an instant brother the moment you speak to him on the phone! I called dozens of realtors when I started the process and he was the only one that picked up my call right away. And that was how it was the whole time. He was there for us at every moment. He takes care of his people. He only knows one way and that's over the top! Whether its baskets of goodies, hot air balloon rides, or free tickets to the opening of Hunger Games 3. He cares and isn't trying to take advantage of you. He listens to the tears and the worries. I really wanted great pictures to go online and wasn't completely happy with how they first turned out, so he paid to have another photographer take some more just to make me happy! And above all he sells your house! We got an offer in less than a month. Thanks again Howard!
Howard has been a delight to work with! He kept our goals in mind and was able to find us the dream home we were looking for in a short amount of time. He was able to keep in touch with the builder and was always there when we had meetings to go over our concerns. He kept our goals and concerns his first priority. We will always be grateful for the integrity and concern that Howard has us. Terry and Jerry
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