The team at Urban Utah Homes & Estates has the diverse interests, unique skills, and hyper-local knowledge, of the areas where you want to live!
Need help finding your next home in a very competitive market? You can trust the team at Urban Utah Homes & Estates. Lots of REALTORS can show you homes but we’ll help you dig deeper behind the pretty photos and virtual tours to understand our MLS data. For example, if you’re looking at older homes in the avenues, note the acreage/lot size. A small home takes up a footprint of about .05 acres, and many Avenues homes have under .09 acres. That means there won’t be much of a yard or parking with the property!
Years of Experience
Sales in 2019
of buyers following our strategy get into contract the first or second offer
I can’t say enough good things about my experience with Cristina Perez! From the start, she went above and beyond to help me not only sell my home but also design and organize it to maximize its appeal. Her keen eye for detail and thoughtful suggestions truly transformed my space, making it stand out on the market.
Thanks to her expertise, my home sold in just two months a timeline I never imagined possible! She was professional, responsive, and an absolute pleasure to work with throughout the entire process.
If you’re looking for someone who genuinely cares, knows the market inside and out, and works tirelessly for her clients, I highly recommend Cristina Perez. She’s amazing!
SOLD! So here’s the deal. Babs is amazing at what she does and is a value to our urban community. My mother-in-law needed to clear out and sell her house. My wife and I fussed with it for several weeks, then got it that we should make this someone else’s problem. We called Babs and she just HANDLED IT. The team that managed the clean-out was professional and compassionate. They found and returned some interesting and beloved family treasures. Babs helped us sell the house quickly for a decent value and made the closing effortless. The thing about Babs is that she is simple, direct, and honest. She doesn’t tell you what you WANT to hear, she tells you what is USEFUL for you to hear. Any time I need to work through a property transaction, Babs DeLay will be my representative.
I recently had the pleasure of working with an outstanding realtor, Michele Haley, who expertly guided my girlfriend and me through the purchase of our new condo. As a first-time homebuyer, I found the process initially overwhelming, but Michele made it remarkably straightforward and accessible. Her responsiveness and attention to detail were truly remarkable. She not only responded quickly to our inquiries but also proactively advised us on potential pitfalls and shared invaluable tips for navigating the home-buying process with ease.
Michele’s expertise doesn’t stop at buying homes; she also demonstrated exceptional skill in selling properties. I enlisted her help to sell a property that had been challenging to move off the market for several years. Under Michele’s astute management, the property not only gained traction but is now under contract, with a queue of interested buyers lined up. This outcome speaks volumes about her capability and effectiveness as a real estate agent.
If you’re in need of an agent who combines expertise, efficiency, and a keen eye for detail, Michele is the perfect choice. She exceeded all my expectations, and I recommend her to anyone looking to navigate the real estate market with a trustworthy and proficient guide.
If your looking for the best, you’ve found them in Urban Utah Homes! As we parted ways with Utah, we handed over the keys to Babs DeLay who immediately put things into action having the house staged, cleaned, photographed, listed, and scheduled showings all within the first few days. Along the way, we were regularly informed of progress and all communications were personable and timely. All of the above, while it seemed seamless to us, quickly put our minds at ease with the confidence we were doing business with a top notch agency. 10 of 10 so far, next up the Offers!
Within the first 15 days we navigated our way through 2 contracts with the second being retained, on the same day the first fell out due to contingencies. During this process, Babs took the lead on highlighting key points of consideration and created a clear understanding of the factors associated. The industry knowledge and experience shared, was so beneficial to us and they are certainly experts in their field!
Sold.. signed, sealed and delivered in 35 days.
We couldn’t be happier with the service provided by Urban Utah Homes and they certainly get a 10+ from us!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
I’ve worked with Christina for a few years now and she is incredible. She cares about her clients, is knowledgeable and easy to work with!! Thanks Christina!
Babs and the team made our sale process smooth and easy, even in the midst of our move out of state. We got everything ready for the listing quickly so we didn’t have to disrupt packing, and the moment we were out, it was up. We had an offer the same day. She knows the market so well — it was listed, marketed and priced just right. We found the perfect buyer and closed fast without any hiccups.
Benny is super knowledgeable about the entire process of home buying and selling in the salt lake valley. He helped us navigate the process as we were working long distance due to out of state move. He stuck with us during the time of sudden interest rate rises due to inflation and never forced us to take a bid that wasn’t in our best interest. He always kept us informed of every step and helped us find good local small businesses to help with minor fixes in order to sale. I would recommend him any day!
Truly amazing experience working with Cristina Pérez-Christenson (@crishomes.utah)! As a millennial who never thought I’d own a home I am still shocked that Cris was able to make my dream a reality. To say she was on top of it is an understatement, when a task needed to be completed she had it taken care of before I could even give it a thought. She is organized, on time, on track, and I had so much fun working with her. You can tell Cris has a genuine passion for what she does and the community she works with. We are so happy in our new home!!
Michele Haley is hands down the best real estate agent I have worked with. Indeed so much so that I have used her to sell two properties and sell another one. Michele is the only agent you need. There are a million things I can say about Michele, and I will list my top reasons below why she is the ONLY person you need for real estate.
1. She is reliable, and you can count on her to do as she says
2. She is very communicative, and you can always know she will keep you updated on every step of the process
3. She is the BEST negotiator I have ever worked with. She could teach a class on it. She will get you the best deal possible and devise creative ways, so it’s a win-win for all parties involved.
4. Michele is not only a real estate agent, but she is up to date on the investment game and will give you honest advice on pricing, location, and market rates
I cannot recommend Michele enough. Work with her. You won’t be disappointed.
I have worked with Leslye on two separate occasions, most recently when she helped through the purchase of my first home here in Salt Lake City. It’s hard to overstate just how incredible of an agent she is. She guided me through both transactions with unparalleled levels of professionalism and attention to detail. This, combined with a vast knowledge of the local market and the industry as a whole, put my mind at ease and assured both transactions went as smoothly as possible. After hearing the horror stories from friends whose home buying processes were nothing but stress, I feel so lucky to have been in such assured hands. On top of all of this, her infectious positivity and energy made the whole experience that much more enjoyable. I would recommend Leslye to anyone looking to buy or sell in Utah.
Benny is the absolute best! He has helped us buy two houses and sell one – from our first starter home to now our forever home. We had no idea what we were doing with our first home and Benny made us comfortable from the beginning. We were so naive with our first home, but he went above and beyond to help us every step of the way. He has always treated us like good friends from the beginning. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Benny to any of my family and friends (in fact, I have at any chance I’ve been given). I can’t imagine a better experience than working with Benny!
Michele Haley is an amazing agent! Her experience, in-depth knowledge and always current understanding of the housing market is incomparable. We have bought and sold several houses through her and she has always gone way above and beyond the typical duties of an agent. I can’t recommend her enough!!
I recently just bought my first house and worked with Benny Keele. I have nothing but great things to say about him and my experience. He was extremely helpful and informative for someone new to the buying process and went the extra mile over the Christmas holidays to help me close on a house and meet all my deadlines.
I highly recommend Benny as your realtor if you are looking for someone that is very knowledgeable in the industry, and is willing to go out of their way to help you find your dream home.
When it came time to sell our two homes in the Salt Lake area, my wife and I turned to Babs De Lay at Urban Utah Homes and Estates. As we were then living out-of-state, we had to engage a realtor we could trust and who could handle the myriad details in getting out homes ready to sell and then handling the showings and sales. Babs came through with flying colors! Not only did she sell both our homes (one in one day and the other after less than two weeks on the market), she kept in constant contact with us via phone and email, made all the arrangements for staging and getting the houses ready to sell, closely worked with prospective buyers and their representatives, quickly handled all the paperwork, and facilitated our working with the title company in closing the sales. She handled everything in a highly professional and timely manner. We could not be happier with the superior level of service Babs and her team provided to us, and we unreservedly recommend her if you are buying or selling in the Salt Lake area.
Benny Keele was my agent.
He was always available and helpful. Sold my mothers house quickly at a great price. Made it very easy. Highly recommend!
We used Benny Keele to purchase our last home and he was excellent. He is professional and educated in the market and homes in the area. He listened to our criteria and focused on making sure we were getting what we wanted and would be happy in the end rather than trying to get a quick sale. Thanks Benny you have customers for life!
I both purchased and sold a home with Urban Utah Homes and Estates and I can’t recommend my agent, Benny Keele, enough! He listened to all of our requests and was able to find us our perfect home. Additionally, all his recommendations and connections helped us get top dollar and our previous home sold in record time. With all the stress of Covid, it was a great relief to have such a knowledgeable and experienced agent. If we ever decide to move I know we will call Benny!
We have now worked with Benny three times and each time has been fantastic. He made buying homes easy, fun and fast. Highly recommend and look forward to working with him again!
We have worked with Benny a couple of times, when we bought and when we sold our home. He went above and beyond his job, finding the perfect house for the perfect price. He was knowledgeable and very thorough. Thank you for a great experience Benny. We will never use anyone else.
Huge thanks to Michele Haley for all her hard work on selling my home in Heber. (Thanks for sticking with it!) What a challenging sale and everything leading up to it. Michele is so above and beyond the typical real estate agent. Her knowledge, dedication and hard work are amazing!
Our agent Benny Keele was amazing! Very professional, honest and very patient. My wife and I were looking for an investment property when we hired Benny to assist us on this adventure. He gave us his full attention, he met us at every property on time with comps in hand. After months of open houses and walk thru’s, Benny helped us find the right investment. Anyone looking for a real estate professional look no further. Benny is your guy!
I have worked with Benny Keele for years and will never buy or sell with anyone else. He does a great job and works hard to make sure the process is as seamless as possible. Benny is an excellent agent.
I have worked with Benny & Urban for years! 3 homes in and we will never buy a home without them. Fantastic service, bend over backwards to help, and always have great advice when negotiating. Don’t go anywhere else!!
I’ve worked with Benny Keele for the past 16 years as I’ve bought and sold homes, and his professionalism is top quality. He goes above and beyond to help make the buying and selling process smooth, error-free, and pleasant. He works hard to find just the right property, emotional support when selling a beloved home, and able to answer every question as well as coming up with things you wouldn’t think to ask when purchasing. There are many decent, good realtors out there, but Benny Keele stands out as exceptional, and you’ll be thankful you chose him to be in your corner. Highly recommend.
Had a wonderful experience selling my condo through Urban Utah! Ms. Delay has impeccable follow-through. Babs is a pleasure to work with and gave me valuable guidance throughout the selling process! I want to give her ten stars!
BRAVO to Babs and her wonderful staff at Urban Utah!
Michele Haley was wonderful in helping us buy our home. I tend to get overwhelmed and stressed very easily but she took care of everything in a timely manner and it really kept my stress level low. She guided us through everything and I cannot recommend her enough.
Babs Delay delivered energetic personal service with attention to detail, and bonus good humor, for years as we worked timing the sale of our Ensign Peak neighborhood house. The hour to sell struck this year. She offered advice based on best sales experience, sometimes whether I wanted to hear it or not, but always made it clear she’d work the problem the way I ultimately chose. She overcame some last minute neighborhood surprises potentially limiting viewers, obtained multiple good offers, guided us successfully through post-offer negotiations, and closed what I think was a win-win for the buyer and us, sales price solidly in the range I had hoped! It would be great if everybody could have Babs in their corner.
We recently sold our starter home and purchased our dream home with the help Michele Haley of Urban Utah Homes and & Estates. I couldn’t be more pleased. What I thought would be a daunting and stressful time was seamless, well organized and easy. Michele held an amazing open house and had our home under contract to sell within hours, she walked us through, and was personally present, every step of the process as the seller even negotiating the transaction to work seamlessly so we wouldn’t have to move before our new house was ready. She also helped us with everything as a buyer including identifying the best mortgage, home inspectors, home warranty companies, and the like. Again, she was personally present for every aspect, including the many, many inspections we commissioned. I highly recommend Michele Haley and Urban Utah Homes and Estates.
Working with Babs was so effortless. With just one day of showing we got 10 offers and Babs took care of everything. If I had to sell again, I would definitely want her as my Realtor. So helpful and easy to work with.
Michele Haley is an excellent real estate agent, she is friendly, professional and works hard to find what you are looking for. Back in 2010 she helped me find my first home (a condo in South Salt Lake) that I later sold to buy a house in Taylorsville. I will never use another real estate agent, I highly recommend her.
Angela Carlson was so good to work with. She is knowledge about the area and very good at helping us find the home that meet our needs. One of the best realtors we have worked with.
Angela is the Best. She really knocked it out of the park for us. Did the research, fought on our behalf, and helped walk us through each step of the process.
Benny Keele gets 5 stars from us! He has sold a couple of properties for us over the years. The first property we listed with him was a rental home we had in Sugar House. We received five offers over the asking price the first day it was listed! He even helped us with the 1040 Exchange process since we purchased another rental property that he found for us.
A few years later we sold that property with Benny as our agent and received an offer after it had been on the market for a little over one week!
Benny Keele really knows the Sugar House area. He worked hard to sell both of our properties quickly and got us the best possible selling price. He has always been very professional, helpful and readily available when we had questions.
Michele was the perfect realtor. She provided us guidance and walked us through every step of the process. There were several complications that arose with the sellers, and she knew how to handle everything. She anticipated our needs and made the process seamless and comfortable. I would 100% recommend her and will use her if I ever need to buy/sell a house again.
Babs, thank you for selling our condo. You’re a true professional and a great asset to the Salt Lake community. Keep up the good work and best of luck!
We’ve worked happily and successfully with Babs De Lay at Urban Utah Homes and Estates several times. I’m sure she’ll be willing to chat! Babs is a force of nature!
One of the top realtors in SLC. Women Or Nothing! (Her program on KRCL.) She was representing someone buying my tiny Sugarhouse house.
Urban Utah. They treated us so well!
Susannah has been our REALTOR for more than 20 years. She has helped us buy and sell multiple homes. She is great to work with, an experienced professional, and knows how to get the most out of buying and selling real estate.
We were referred to Benny to purchase and sell our last two homes, he has been nothing but amazing and helpful. His knowledge, passion, quick replies to questions and keeping us up to date with any communications he has received was very appreciated. We have referred him to friends who have also used him. We are so thankful to have been referred to him and are grateful for his friendship and his work ethic with his clients.
Michele Haley was an outstanding realtor and landed me in my new home. As a first time home buyer I didn’t know what to expect, but Michele was there to walk me through each and every step. I couldn’t recommend her more!!
I worked with Leslye and it was a great experience. She was a pleasure to work with and helped ensure we had such a smooth transaction. Thank you
When my husband and I needed to sell our home and find a condo, We went to Laurie Stauffer for help. She was professional, knowledgeable, and helpful in every way. I appreciated the way she listened and worked hard to find us the perfect home. She worked well with other agents and managed the whole process smoothly. We were extremely pleased with her work and would wholeheartedly recommend her.
It is always a wonderful experience to work with Susannah Seare. She is very knowledgeable and available to answer questions and show properties. I highly recommend her for any Real Estate adventures.
Michele was an absolute dream for a real estate agent. She went over and beyond for us. We sold our home within hours of listing!
Michele Haley was a great realtor. She was very responsive, helped us negotiate a complicated transaction, and was very proactive about anticipating issues and staying ahead of deadlines.
I have worked with Benny Keele recently for both buying and selling, he is very kind and knowledgeable about the Market and areas in and out.If opportunity presents I will be happy to work with Benny for all real estate business!
Here is the short and sweet version…. NOBODY works harder for you than Pat!
The long version:
Pat has helped me buy a home and sell a home. In both instances he took the time to understand what exactly I needed and never betrayed my time or trust. He takes on client’s as if they were family and treats them right. He will go the extra mile to make a deal happen if its the right deal for you. That’s an important distinction to be made! I never felt Pat was trying to make a deal happen to just close and move on. In my personal experiences with him, Pat ALWAYS puts the client first. He is a true local and knows the industry very well. He even helped me with locating the right contractors and skilled laborers for work I wanted done to the property after the sale. They truly “broke the mold” with this realtor! Pat will not disappoint!
Need your home sold quickly, professionally, and expertly, call Babs De Lay today!
I can honestly say over the last year of purchasing multiple properties with Benny, that this dude goes above and beyond to make it happen. If you have doubts about qualifying or what ever else put it in Bennys hands and he will handle business! 2 houses in one year and I’ll be buying more with him because he just makes it easy!
It’s not hard to find a relator, but to find one who really knows SLC inside out it’s a bit tougher. Benny Keele is who you turn to when you want to buy the right house or if you need to sell you can count on him to showcase the aspects of your house that set it apart. Simply put, he will understand your vision and help to make it a reality.
Babs, I can’t thank you enough for all the work, patience, care and expertise you put into selling our home in Capitol Hill. You were truly the MVP of this process, and I’m beyond grateful for your support and guidance through such a challenging transition in this divorce. I couldn’t have done it without you!
Why do so many people look to the Urban Utah team when buying a home?
Because our agents specialize!
Steps involved in buying a home:
Step 1 We work with many different types of lenders, from banks to credit unions to mortgage brokers. If you don’t already have a life-time relationship with a lender, let us introduce you to one who is a life time, full time professional who will be there for you after the transaction to counsel you on refinancing or getting loans in the future. You MUST have a pre-approval letter from a lender to make an offer on a property in this day and age as it shows the seller that you are ready, willing and able and a good risk on you.
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Step 4When is the right time to buy?
When you want to own your own nest, build your empire with a rental property or buy that dream piece of land for a cabin. Interest rates on mortgages are wonderfully low so it’s worth investigating what you can qualify for and what you could buy!
Should I wait to buy until prices drop?
We don’t see prices dropping. Utah is where people are moving and we’re down about 50,000 units for housing in the state. It’s simply supply and demand and we are NOT keeping up with demand, which keeps prices going up. In 2020 prices went up an average of 10% and in some areas 20%. Values are just going to keep going up so the longer you wait, the more you’ll have to pay.
Do I need to get pre-approved to buy a home?
Yes! You want to make sure you CAN get a loan! It costs nothing to have a lender check your credit and run some numbers for you in advance of house shopping. Your UUHE REALTOR® can connect you to a great professional if you don’t have a relationship with a bank, credit union or mortgage broker already.
How much earnest money do I need to make an offer?
There is no rule or law about earnest money. Sellers LOVE to see a large amount of earnest money waved in front of their faces at the time of the offer. It makes them feel that you are VERY interested. It can be as little as 1% or as high as makes you feel comfortable.
How do I win in a multiple offer battle?
There’s a strategy to this which your UUHE REALTOR® can discuss with you. You may have to offer over asking price, close fast, eliminate some of the contingences (‘subject to inspection, subject to appraisal, subject to buyer’s loan approval’). Each situation is different but our goal is to win you the battle on the property you want.
What are the usual home inspections?
There are general inspectors who will look at the property from the roof to the foundation and everything they can see in-between except for appliances like washers/dryers, refrigerators, etc. These inspections cost between $300-500.00. In addition you can have the property tested for meth, mold, radon gas and for even more money water quality and allergens. We recommend a sewer line scope or septic tank inspection as well. If you did all these inspections you may pay $1500-2000. This money you do not get refunded. You get reports on all of this via email with photos/video and or/test results.
What happens if the home doesn’t pass my inspection?
You have the right to back out of the contract and get your earnest money back as long as you make that request prior to the deadline negotiated for inspections to be completed. We can also request, prior to that deadline a) and extension to have more tests done, b) have the seller repair the items c) ask the seller to give you a reduction in sales price or a credit towards some of your closing costs as compensation or d) continue on with the purchase.
What if the home doesn’t appraise for the sales price?
There is a clause in purchase contracts that you can back out of the deal if the property doesn’t appraise for the purchase price. However the appraiser might not have the right information about the home or current comparable sales. The sellers agent can submit what they believe as comparable sales for reconsideration. In a seller’s market appraisers have one hell of a time proving value when pricing are climbing every month and may not keep up with sales data. You can also make up the difference between what the property appraises for and the purchase contract at closing in cash.
When do I get possession of the property?
Once you loan is approved (unless you’re paying cash), you get the keys once the deed to the property has recorded with the County Recorder in your name. However, the seller may not have found a new place to live and during contract negotiations the seller may have asked for you to rent back to them for say, up to three months. In that case, we would write up a short term lease wherein the seller would continue to insure their property, pay the utilities and HOA fees if applicable and your new mortgage payment-pro-rated on a day to day basis.
What if the seller leaves trash in the property or something is broken?
We will do a ‘walk through’ inspection prior to signing the final papers. If there’s a post-closing problem discovered we can alert the listing agency which will hopefully intervene. Otherwise you may have to take the seller to small claims court.
$1,800,000
Active
405 W 1000 N Torrey, Utah
5 Beds 5 Baths 3,558 SqFt 12.12 Acres
$1,199,900
Pending
1019 E 300 S Salt Lake City, Utah
6 Beds 6 Baths 3,872 SqFt 0.19 Acres
$1,199,900
Active Under Contract
1019 E 300 S Salt Lake City, Utah
6 Beds 5 Baths 3,872 SqFt 0.19 Acres
Listing information based on information from the Wasatch Front Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or the MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
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