The Difference Between a Broker and a Sales Agent in Real Estate in Utah

Hi, Everybody, Cheryl Knowlton, coming at you with your explosive idea of the day. A lot of people ask me, “what is the difference between a real estate agent and a real estate broker?” There are actually different rules in different states regarding that. But I can tell you what the rules are in the state of Utah. A real …

More safety tips for Realtors

Cheryl talks about the resources at NAR on Safety *-2018 Member Safety Report She also talks about whether you should arm yourself.  

So you want to be a real estate agent?

Hi everybody, Cheryl Knowlton coming at you with one of the most frequently asked questions that I get from people.   They say to me, “well, I’ve been watching a lot of HGTV and I’ve decided that it’s time for me to get my real estate license. So, what do I need to do?” Real estate is a sales profession First …

The Safety Matters Course

I have mentioned many times the reasons for taking the course.  Please look for the next available course taught in your area…whether it be from me or someone else.  Just take it.

Real Estate is a Risky Business

Hi, Everybody, Cheryl Knowlton, coming at you with this week’s safety tip. OK, as you probably know by now, I am a huge, huge advocate of the National Association of Realtors amazing course, Safety Matters.  In that phenomenal manual on page 2, chapter one, is all about: Is real estate a high-risk business? What would you say, if I asked …

 So you want to be a real estate agent…….

The real estate profession is NOTHING like HGTV or the Property Brothers. Its a sales profession. It’s the hardest thing you will do next to committed relationships and raising children.

Realtor Code of Ethics Preamble

Hi, everybody, Cheryl Knowlton coming at you today with the Realtor Code of Ethics Preamble. I am so proud to be a real estate professional and hope that you are too, especially when we realize what it is we’re actually doing. Preamble Under all is the land. Upon its wise utilization and widely allocated ownership depend the survival and growth …

LIsting Appointment Safety

1- Google the seller: find out what you can to verify who they are. 2- Ask the Seller how they found you. 3- Take someone with you–another agent or collegue..someone. 4- Always allow seller to go first and never go into a basement.

Safety Tip: Where do you first meet your clients

Be consistent.  If you can’t meet a potential client in your office find somewhere out in public.  Stay safe.  Cheryl talks about the reasons behind this and what you can do to make this happen.