Top Real Estate Agents in Utah (2026)

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According to the Utah Department of Real Estate as of May 2020, there are a total of 11,858 licensed real estate agents.

Total real estate agent fees (including seller and buyer’s agents) range from 4-6% of the total home sale price.

This is split between the seller’s agent and the buyer’s agent. So if a home sells for $500,000 and the commission is 5%, the total fee is $25,000 with $12,500 for each agent.

The home seller usually pays for this fee, but that can vary depending on what both sides agree on.

If you want to see if a real estate agent is licensed in Utah you can visit the Utah Department of Real Estate website and look them up by name. This will give you their license number, type, and the cities they are active.

The seller commonly pays the realtor fee.

You will usually see the fee included in the final closing costs for the property sale. On average, total commissions are about 4-6% of the total house sale price, with half going to the seller’s agent and half to the buyer’s agent. This is negotiable and is something you should discuss with your agent before you decide to work with them.

When looking to hire a real estate agent in Utah, it’s essential to interview a few agents and choose the one that fits your needs best.

When interviewing, there are some questions to ask to ensure you get information that will help you with your decisions.

Be sure to ask about where they have worked in the past, what their average price point is, how they like to communicate, and how much they charge for commission. For a full list of recommended questions, see our blog post, Essential Interview Questions to Ask a Real Estate Agent.

Utah real estate agents do much more than just put a sign in front of your house. A good Realtor will work with you from the moment you decide to sell your home to after you hand over the key.

This includes things like working with appraisers to set the right listing price, staging, having pictures taken, preparing the listing, online marketing, open houses, working with individual showings, answering questions, negotiating, closing paperwork, and so much more!

If you don’t think hiring a real estate agent is worth the money, think about this - according to the National Association of Realtors, in 2021 the average home sold FSBO (for sale by owner) sold for 32% less than the average home sold with a Realtor.

Hiring a top real estate agent for selling or buying a home in Utah will save you time and money. Here are four reasons you should consider hiring a real estate agent

1. It’s their job and they have the time and resources you likely don’t have to do it well. 2. They know the market. The best real estate agents live and work in the same area for years, they know it well and can help address your questions and concerns. 3. They are good at negotiating. They work as the middleperson between you and the other party so you can stay behind the scenes. 4. They do the hard work for you. They market your home, make phone calls between interested parties, handle documents, and negotiate the best deal for you.

When browsing through the top Utah real estate agents, you’ll need to know what makes a great real estate agent before making a decision. Here we’ve listed out the qualities that make a great agent to help you narrow it down!

Professionalism: A top real estate agent takes themselves seriously, and handles every situation with professionalism. Responsiveness: A top real estate agent is your go-to for any questions or concerns you may have when it comes to the purchase or sale of your home. Listens to you: A real estate agent is always personable with their clients. Knowledgeable: A professional real estate agent doesn’t live in the dark ages.

Home Buyers and Home Sellers need not worry about finding an agent in Utah. At FastExpert, we take the time to separate the professionals from the agents you should avoid.

I want to go to the home inspection to see what it's all about. And it'll give me a chance to take measurements in the house and just get a feel for it. I'm getting push back from the agent and the seller tho. Why? Am I not supposed to go? It seems like I should be able to look into the house myself since I'm the one buying it.

Aaron Sims: Yes — buyers absolutely can and should attend the home inspection. It’s one of the most valuable parts of the entire process. But there are reasons why some agents and sellers push back, and it has nothing to do with hiding information. It’s about liability, logistics, and keeping the inspection focused.

1. Buyers are allowed to attend — it’s your inspection
You’re paying for it.
You’re the one buying the home.
You have every right to be there.
Most inspectors actually prefer buyers to attend because it helps you understand the house, the systems, and the maintenance you’ll need after closing.

2. So why the pushback? Three reasons.
A. Liability and insurance rules
Some sellers and agents worry about:
- Buyers wandering the property
- Buyers touching things
- Buyers injuring themselves
- Buyers interpreting comments incorrectly
The inspector is insured. You are not.
Some sellers want to limit who’s on the property during the inspection window.
B. Inspections take 2–3 hours
Agents sometimes prefer buyers to show up only for the last 30 minutes so the inspector can work uninterrupted.
A crowded inspection slows everything down.
C. Sellers don’t want it to feel like a second showing
Some sellers get nervous when buyers:
- Measure rooms
- Bring family
- Take photos
- Make comments
- Treat the inspection like a design consultation
They want the inspection to stay focused on the condition of the home, not on planning furniture layout.

3. The best compromise: attend, but don’t hover
Most inspectors recommend:
- Arrive for the last hour
- Let them do the technical work first
- Walk through with them at the end
- Ask questions
- Take measurements
- Get clarity on any issues
This keeps the inspection efficient and still gives you full access.

4. Why you should go
Being present helps you:
- Understand the home’s systems
- See issues firsthand
- Ask questions in real time
- Learn what’s normal vs. concerning
- Get a feel for the house beyond the showing
It’s one of the smartest things a buyer can do.

5. What you shouldn’t do
To avoid conflict with the seller or agent:
- Don’t bring a crowd
- Don’t start negotiating on the spot
- Don’t treat it like a second showing
- Don’t follow the inspector step‑by‑step
- Don’t touch or test things yourself
Let the inspector lead.

Bottom line
You are absolutely allowed to attend your home inspection.
The pushback usually comes from logistics and liability, not secrecy.
The best approach is to attend the final portion of the inspection so you get the full benefit without disrupting the process

Loodmy Jacques: Yes, buyers usually go. It’s actually a good idea.

You’re not being told no because you can’t go. It’s more about how and when.

Most inspectors prefer you come at the end of the inspection, not the whole time. That way they can focus, then walk you through everything clearly.

Sellers and agents also don’t love buyers roaming the house during the process. It can slow things down or create tension.

Best move is simple.
Go for the last 30 to 60 minutes, ask questions, take notes, quick measurements.

You absolutely should see it. Just do it in a way that keeps the process smooth.

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Found a home that I like. It is very close to the neighborhood that I really want and it checks some of my boxes. I didn't look at it at first becuase it is old and looks like it needs some work. It has been listed 121 days and looks like it hasn't been updated. If i go look at it, what should I think? like what questions should I ask and what things should I look for? I'm okay with some projects and stuff but nothing HUGE. thanks

Zoltan Peresztegi: Kevin, the answers above already give you a strong playbook, ask why it hasn't sold, get the big-ticket systems checked first (roof, HVAC, plumbing, electrical panel, foundation), use the 121 days as leverage on price and credits, and get a contractor's rough numbers before you're emotionally attached. All of that is right and I won't repeat it.

Here's the piece missing from every answer so far: how you actually pay for the work.

You said you're fine with some projects but not a gut job, which puts you in exactly the right spot for a renovation loan, and none of the six answers above mention this option. Two programs let you finance the purchase and the repairs in a single mortgage, instead of paying cash out of pocket after closing:

FHA 203(k). The Limited version covers cosmetic and non-structural work, generally capped around 35,000 dollars, roughly paint, flooring, kitchens, baths, that kind of scope. The Standard version goes further and can handle structural work too. Requires around a 580 credit score, 3.5 percent down on the combined purchase price plus repair budget, and it's for a primary residence only.

Fannie Mae HomeStyle Renovation. Requires around 620 credit, down payment as low as 3 percent for qualified buyers, and it's more flexible about what the money can be spent on, though a licensed contractor still has to submit a detailed scope and cost estimate as part of your loan file.

Why this matters for your specific situation: it changes what "worth it" means. Right now you're mentally comparing the asking price against a lump sum of cash you'd need after closing. With a renovation loan, the repair cost gets folded into one monthly payment at mortgage rates instead of coming out of savings or a higher-rate personal loan or credit card. That can make a home that looked financially tight on a straight cash-repair basis actually pencil out comfortably, or it can reveal that even with financing the numbers still don't work, which is useful information either way.

The catch worth knowing upfront: both programs add real time and paperwork to your purchase. You'll need a renovation-savvy loan officer, likely a specialized appraisal based on the completed value, and a contractor willing to work within program requirements. Ask a lender who actually does 203(k) or HomeStyle volume, not just any loan officer, because these are more involved than a standard purchase loan and not every originator handles them well.

Practical next step: before you write an offer, get the same contractor's rough numbers everyone above recommended, then take those numbers to a 203(k) or HomeStyle lender and ask what your monthly payment looks like with the repairs financed in. Compare that to what the same monthly payment buys you in a move-in-ready home nearby. That comparison, not the sticker price of the fixer, is what tells you whether this is actually the better deal.

I am a real estate professional, not a lender, so get exact program numbers and your specific qualification from a loan officer who specializes in renovation lending.

I am Zoltan Peresztegi and I work in Los Angeles and the South Bay, including the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Provo is outside my market. Message me and I will connect you with a strong local agent and a renovation-loan lender in Utah County at no cost to you.

Ask a lender specifically about 203(k) or HomeStyle before you decide the repair cost is a dealbreaker. It might not be.

Zoltan

Zoltan Peresztegi: Kevin, 121 days is information, not a warning. Your whole job on this one is to find out which kind of information it is, because there are only three real answers and two of them are good news for you.

Either it is overpriced, or it needs work the average buyer cannot finance, or there is something structurally wrong with the property or the title. The first two are opportunities. The third is a walk.

Here is how I would work it.

Pull the listing history before you tour. Ask your agent for the full MLS history: original list price, every reduction with the date, and whether it has been withdrawn and relisted. A relist resets days on market and hides the real number, so ask for cumulative days on market, not just the number showing on the portal. A house that started high and has come down twice is priced wrong. A house that has sat at the same number for 121 days has a seller who is not ready.

Then ask the listing agent one question: has it been under contract before, and what happened? If it fell out of escrow twice on inspection, you have just learned more than any walkthrough will tell you.

At the showing, look past the ugly. Cosmetic is cheap. Look at roof age, the electrical panel, the furnace and water heater, evidence of moisture in the basement or crawlspace, and foundation cracks. In older Utah County stock I would also budget for a sewer scope, which is a couple hundred dollars and is the single highest value inspection you can buy on an old house. A collapsed lateral is a five figure surprise.

Ask specifically about permits on anything that looks added or finished. Unpermitted square footage does not count as living area for the appraisal and can complicate your loan.

Now the part almost nobody mentions on a question like this. If the reason it has sat is that it will not pass a standard appraisal, ordinary buyers cannot touch it, and that is exactly why it is still available. Two loan products exist for this:

FHA 203(k). The Limited version lets you finance up to $75,000 of rehab into the purchase loan, with nine months to complete the work, and it does not require a consultant. The Standard version handles bigger jobs and structural work.

Fannie Mae HomeStyle Renovation. Conventional equivalent, more flexible on what you can do, underwritten against the as-completed appraised value, and it follows the conforming limits.

Both take a lender who actually does them regularly, so ask for one who has closed several. That is your leverage: if you can close on a house most buyers cannot finance, your offer is worth more to that seller than the price alone suggests.

On the offer itself, at 121 days you have room. Write it with a full inspection contingency, get your bids during the contingency period, and be willing to renegotiate on findings rather than trying to guess the repair number up front.

I am a real estate professional, not a lender or a contractor, so get real bids and a real loan officer before you commit. I work in Los Angeles and the South Bay, so I am not your agent in Provo, but I am glad to help you find a Utah County agent who knows renovation financing.

Zoltan Peresztegi, Los Angeles and South Bay real estate professional

Zoltan

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We're selling our home, what does broom swept mean? We're conscious people and want to provide a clean environment, but I also don't want to go overboard and burden ourselves unnecessarily.

Shawn Hartmann: Great question! “Broom swept” is a common real estate term that means the home should be free of personal belongings and reasonably clean, but not necessarily deep-cleaned like a hotel or professionally detailed.

Amanda Courtney: It means exactly what it sounds like: the house must be completely cleared of your personal belongings and trash, the floors must be swept or vacuumed, and the counters wiped down. You do not need to hire a professional deep-cleaning service or steam the carpets unless it was specifically written into your sales contract. Just leave it empty and tidy.

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It's as is needs work

Andrea F. Fernandez PA: Hi Tanya,
Contact a professional realtor and a real estate attorney first.
Take care.

Al Maxwell: If you have equity, be sure to list and sell before you lose it! Call a good REALTOR.

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What are my options if my house appraises much higher than the offer I accepted? My agent was awful and I think I could have gotten more.

Al Maxwell: Most likely nothing. Once you get to the appraisal, most likely all cancellation clauses have expired. Please know that appraisals are very subjective and not perfectly accurate. Appraisers have the leeway to plus or minus the various features of your home based on comparable homes. It can be all over the board.

Genie McMahan: I am licensed in Texas so I am answering your question based off of Texas rules. If the home you are selling appraises for higher than the offer you accepted there is nothing you can do. You can not cancel the contract that you have already agreed to or the purchase price. Unfortunately, it would be money you left on the table so to speak.

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