The team at Urban Utah Homes & Estates has decades of experience in selling Utah homes faster and for more money!
We’re committed to making a difference in the lives of our clients as we help them sell their homes. We focus on the important details that help our clients get the best possible sale price. Our goal is to make the process as painless as possible and offer concierge services to arrange for de-cluttering, staging, sweet and poppin’ photos of your property and a marketing/pricing strategy to get the highest offers possible.
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Sales in 2019
amount of average sales to list price our clients get
“We recently worked with Urban Utah Homes & Estates with Laurie Stauffer as our agent to sell our home and had an amazing experience. Laurie was very professional to work with. She was hands on and attentive and never pushy about selling our home. She definitely listened to our needs and concerns. The photographer they hired to take photos of our home did a great job. Our house sold quickly and above asking! Laurie helped us negotiate fairly after inspection and was a great resource of information. On the day of closing, I came down with a terrible stomach bug and she helped us figure out how we could still close without me needing to leave my bed. We’re currently building our new home and Laurie has helped with every step of the process. It’s been so nice having someone to rely on and help us throughout the selling and buying/building process. I definitely wouldn’t have wanted to do any of this on our own! I highly recommend Laurie & Urban Utah Homes & Estates.”
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.
First time buying a home and Jennie Richau made it an enjoyable experience. She was always happy to go out looking and was always very helpful in making decisions or bringing up questions that I would not have even thought of. Jennie did a great job of keeping me informed of what was happening with the closing procedures and making sure I was in the loop.
On top of being very helpful and professional she also has a great attitude and always seemed to have a smile on her face and happy to be out. I would recommend Jennie to any one that is looking to buy a home!
Downtown 2BR/2BA with wet bar. Broadway Tower Penthouse – sold $640,000
Zion’s Summit Condominium above Temple Square
Three Bedroom Murray PUD – Sold $338,000
Holladay Rambler – sold in 14 days – $750,000
Zion’s Summit Condominium above Temple Square
Another beautiful home sold by Urban Utah Homes & Estates
Another beautiful home sold by Urban Utah Homes & Estates
Avenues Townhome – sold full price $599,900
Avenues Mid-Century Modern – SOLD $915,000
Victorian eclectic built 1899 – sold $526,000
Capitol Hill hideaway artist’s retreat. Just part of the beautiful estate – sold for $740,000
Three Bedroom Murray PUD – Sold $338,000
Mission style in Sugar House
Marmalade/Capitol Cottage – Sold $475,000
Broadway Lofts Condo – $350,000 – $615,000
Avenues Townhome – Sold full price $599,900
Getting ready to sell? We make it simple and painless. Let’s talk today!
How we sell your home
Step 1 After your in-home consultation, we will make an honest assessment of the potential value and provide you with a complete market analysis based on current MLS data and our knowledge of the local real estate market. We will also make any recommendations for de-cluttering, cleaning (inside and out!) and home improvements that may be necessary or if you can sell your home in ‘as-is’ condition. The goal will be to create a plan of action to maximize the value of your property.
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Step 5Your listing will be featured on UrbanUtah.com, and will be listed on utahrealestate.com, which is Utah’s #1 source for MLS listings. We will push your property out on all our social and traditional media outlets, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIN, Zillow, the City Weekly and more. A yard sign will be installed if allowed in your area, with your permission.
Each Urban agent (‘Urbanite’) has their own unique method of marketing your home and list of contacts to get your listing in front of as many qualified buyers as possible. It’s not just about throwing a property up on the multiple listing service and hanging a sign from a yard arm. It’s about strategy and diligence!
What might your agent design for you to get you to your goal of selling your property for the highest amount possible? The second we input your property on the local MLS it also is listed on over 20,000,000 real estate websites around the world-no kidding! This includes ALL of our competitors websites through their MLS feeds! Understand that there’s only one MLS and websites like Zillow, Red Fin and others are tertiary sites that don’t have access to live data. Those sites often use algorithms to come up with ‘instant values’ and opinions and not real data.
Is now a good time to sell?
The good time to sell is when you need to sell! The market is in seller’s favor, so yes, it’s a great time to sell!
How long will it take my home to sell?
Generally properties sell quickly due to a low inventory. However, if your property is overpriced you may sit stagnant on the market and no matter how many open houses or marketing we do, the property won’t get offers. The more aggressively priced the more offers you will receive!
With inventory so low, what if I can’t find a new home to move into once mine goes ‘under contract’ with a sale pending?
Hopefully we can negotiate a rent-back from your buyer during contract negotiations where after closing you would become the buyer’s (now owner’s) tenant. We’d negotiate a short term lease, and counsel you to keep your property insured. Expect to pay all your utilities and or HOA dues and the buyer’s monthly mortgage (pro-rated per day) during the rent-back.
Can we limit showings to only serious buyers?
It is very hard to tell who is a ‘lookie’ loo and a serious buyer. However, real estate agents are self employed and try not to work with buyers who can’t qualify for a loan or pay cash.
What do I have to disclose about my property to a potential buyer?
There is a form called a ‘Seller’s Property Disclosure’ that we will ask you to fill out that covers what you may know about plumbing, heating, electrical, foundation, roof and any other problems (if any). The National Association of REALTORS® reports that the #1 real estate lawsuit in real estate across the country is for ‘failure to disclose’. ALWAYS disclose, disclose, disclose!
How do I get rid of all my stuff?
We know of professional organizers (think ‘Marie Kendo’) who can help you de-clutter and pack. There are moving options with PODS that can be placed at your home to pack, or you can completely move out if you feel more comfortable and we’ll get the property staged if necessary.
Do I need to make repairs to my home before I put it on the market?
This is a common question and there are many answers. IF you know of something that is currently wrong/active, like a leak, active termites, sewer problems, you probably should address that because you’re living in the home. We can also disclose to potential buyers that there is a problem and that a) you still don’t want to deal with it, b) are in the process of repairing it or c) will give a buyer $$ to repair the problem themselves. Whatever you do, don’t just jump into replacing old faucets with gold ones or upgrading carpets without talking to your agent. Sometimes it really isn’t worth spending the money to make more money!
Will my home pass buyers inspection and if not, kill a deal?
Buyers have the right via the contract to inspect the property within a specific time period. These days the common inspections are a general inspection from roof to foundation and everything in between, radon tests, sewer line scopes, meth and mold tests. Some buyers also have water quality and allergen tests. All of these tests are at their expense. As a seller you can have the home pre-inspected and make that information available to a buyer. That report can make a buyer feel more comfortable about making an offer.
Do virtual open houses and showings work?
Sometimes this is the only option for a buyer to see a home because they may be quarantined or live out of state/out of country. It can work as an initial showing.
How can my home be safely shown?
If you are still living in the property, we ask that you put valuables away (hey, you’re moving, so pack them up!). If there’s a pandemic, we ask that you turn on all the lights and open all interior doors so agents and buyers touch as little as possible in the home. We required all persons entering to wear masks as well.
What if I accept an offer over asking price but the home doesn’t appraise that high? Is the deal dead?
There is a clause in the Utah Real Estate Purchase Contract that protects a buyer in this situation, that allows them to back out and get their earnest money back without penalty from you. Although this rarely happens, the deal can be kept alive if a) the price is renegotiated or b) the buyer comes up with the cash in the difference between sales price and appraisal price.
What if I’ve lost my job and can’t pay my mortgage?
Please tell us as soon as you get into trouble. If you choose to sell, your past due payment and penalties will be collected and paid to the lender out of closing proceeds (if you have equity). In some cases where you are ‘upside down’ and owe more than the property is worth we may be able to negotiate a ‘short sale’ with your lender to get the property sold.
Should I get my attorney involved to do all the paperwork?
In some states attorneys handle the opening and closing of escrow and virtually all the paperwork. In Utah it would be uncommon to utilize an attorney as the standard contracts have been written and reviewed by the State of Utah and many local real estate attorneys. The contracts are quite simple and your UUHE REALTOR® is quite versed on filling out the contract. Once a contract is accepted it’s turned over to a local escrow company to create the settlement statements and transfer the deed upon closing of escrow. Of course you are always welcome to consult your attorney anytime during the process and even have them attend the closing if you like.
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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