The Aletheia blog
Plain-English guides to buying, selling, and navigating real estate transactions.
FSBO Utah — Everything Buyers and Sellers Need to Know in 2025
A complete guide to For Sale By Owner (FSBO) transactions in Utah — the process, legal requirements, common mistakes, how buyers can make offers on FSBO properties, and current statistics.
How Much Does a Real Estate Agent Cost in Utah?
A breakdown of real estate agent costs in Utah — typical commission rates, what the 2024 NAR settlement changed, who pays what, how to calculate the cost on your home, and alternatives.
How to Make a Real Estate Offer in Utah — Step by Step
A step-by-step guide to making a real estate offer in Utah — what goes into the offer, earnest money requirements, contingencies, timelines, what happens after submission, and how counteroffers work.
Utah Real Estate Purchase Contract (REPC) — A Complete Guide for Buyers and Sellers
A plain-English guide to every major section of the Utah Real Estate Purchase Contract (REPC) — what each clause means, key timelines, and what happens if you leave something blank.
What Goes Into a Real Estate Offer in Utah
Understand the key components of a real estate offer in Utah — pricing, earnest money, contingencies, closing timelines, and what each one means.