“The Key” is Blakemore Real Estate’s agent-focused blog series in which educational tips, best practices, and expert insights are shared to help Realtors® excel in their careers. We’ve rounded up our best proactive practices for 2021, so you can stay ahead of the game and ensure no client is left behind.

Well, it’s official, we made it through 2020! In the midst of change (and this year had a lot of it), we like to take a moment at the end of each year to reflect on our shared and individual successes as a team and set new intentions for the year ahead. Here’s to looking ahead to 2021!

EyesWest is for movers looking for a new place to live in the American West and the connections to get it done. The western states are churning with opportunity and the 2020's will produce a sea change in lifestyles and workstyles. Both Lisa and Amber join host Dick Crawford to discuss all things Utah, Greater Salt Lake Area, and the Realtor life.

This year has undoubtedly caused us all to change course, and unfortunately, the holiday season will be no exception. We are all big believers that the magic of an in-person event simply cannot be replicated online, but the ongoing uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed us all to find new ways to connect with the ones we love safely.

Relationships are at the center of everything we do—and while we are fueled by client relationships first and foremost, our ability to engage, connect, and negotiate with other Realtors is paramount in any transaction. As your client’s chosen representative, you must maintain a cooperative spirit to simplify the buying and selling process’s most complex aspects.

While that crisp fall air signaling the end of the year might have you more excited than usual to engage in your favorite fall and winter rituals—from pulling out your favorite sweaters to consuming all things pumpkin spice—make sure you remember to winterize your home for the season ahead.

In the spirit of banding together as agents and stepping into the new normal with grace, we have identified three best practices for maintaining great client relationships and growing your business and professionalism as a Realtor® in times of uncertainty.

If you are ready to shake things up with your mortgage but aren’t sure what your best option is, you have come to the right place. Whether you are looking to go after a shiny refinance offer or sell your home and get a new loan, you are probably wondering which one will put you in a better financial position.

We’ve got some good news and some bad news, folks. The good news? There are now more online tools available than ever for people interested in buying or selling a home. The bad news? These tools cannot account for variations that can substantially alter the price and are not regularly updated, giving many users unreliable information. See what Utah Real Estate Realtors® have that algorithms do not.