The Aletheia blog
Plain-English guides to buying, selling, and navigating real estate transactions.
Flat-Fee MLS Listing in Utah: What to Check Before You Sign
Utah has four separate MLS systems, and the advertised price on flat-fee listing services is often not the actual cost. How to read the terms, what the at-close math looks like, and which services currently pass a three-part entry-only filter.
Where to Source Marketing Materials for a Utah FSBO Listing
Where yard signs, riders, lockboxes, photography, floor plans, and printed materials come from when selling without an agent in Utah — what each involves and where to find it.
Selling Your Home to Someone You Already Know in Utah
When buyer and seller already have a deal — what the transaction process still requires, why title insurance and earnest money matter even between people who trust each other, and how private sales work in Utah.
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 to Sell Your Home Without a Real Estate Agent in Utah
A step-by-step guide to selling your home without an agent in Utah — covering legal requirements, disclosures, pricing, managing offers, and closing the transaction on your own.