Utah is a non-disclosure state
Final sale prices aren't public record in Utah, so online “estimates” work from limited data and can be noticeably off. MLS sold comps give you the real picture before you offer.
Source: Deseret News
Free Buyer Toolkit
See a house the way I do.
The same questions I ask at every showing, packaged so you can use them too. No email required.
Tool 01 · Flip Detector
Quality remodel or lipstick on a pig?
Ten quick yes/no questions about a home you're considering. You'll get a red-flag score and what to do next.
Tool 02 · Walkthrough checklist
Cassidy's showing checklist.
Bring this to every showing. Check items off as you go. Your progress saves in this browser, or you can print a clean copy.
Cassidy Cabanzo, Utah REALTOR® · (801) 380-6506 · cabanzorealestate@gmail.com · Equity Real Estate (South Valley)
Tool 03 · Utah need-to-knows
Things every Utah buyer should know.
Plain-language facts, with sources. These aren't sales talking points.
About 1 in 3 Utah homes test high for radon
Utah DEQ reports roughly a third of homes tested are above the EPA action level of 4 pCi/L. Test during due diligence. If levels are high, mitigation systems are common and usually straightforward.
Some Utah soils move
Collapsible soils (common on young alluvial fans near mountain fronts) and expansive clays can damage foundations when they get wet. That's why I care so much about grading and drainage.
Source: Utah Geological Survey
Utah uses a state-approved purchase contract
Most Utah home purchases use the state-approved Real Estate Purchase Contract (REPC). Its key protections run on dates you negotiate, not fixed day counts, so those dates deserve real attention.
Your contract in plain language
The four dates that protect you.
Seller Disclosure Deadline
The seller delivers their disclosures about the property's condition, plus HOA and other documents. Read every page. I'll help you spot what needs a follow-up question.
Due Diligence Deadline
Your window for inspections, radon testing, sewer scope, insurance quotes, HOA review, and anything else that matters to you. This is where my walkthrough notes become specific inspection requests.
Financing & Appraisal Deadline
Your loan approval and appraisal need to come together by this date. We'll stay in close contact with your lender so nothing sneaks up on you.
Settlement Deadline
Final documents are signed and funds are delivered. Then it's a walkthrough, a recording, and keys in your hand. 🔑
This is an educational overview, not legal advice. Exact rights, including what happens to earnest money if you cancel, depend on the current state-approved form and your specific contract. Ask me or a Utah real estate attorney about your situation.
“Tools help. But nothing beats a second set of protective eyes at the showing.”