Secrist Team

09/09/2026

Ever look at listing photos and feel like something is off, even when the home is beautiful?

Before we schedule photography, we walk the property for details that quietly change perception: fogged window seals, stone cracks, deck wear, drainage issues, and HVAC zones that need attention. The right pre-photo fixes help a home feel better cared for the moment it appears online.

If a move is on your horizon, we are happy to help you build that list.

09/09/2026

The Secrist Team has a great line-up of Open Houses, SATURDAY, September 12th! Something for everyone in SLC (Sugar House) Draper & South Jordan! We Can't Wait to Show You! SEE YOU THERE!😍
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09/04/2026

The view can make a foothill lot feel settled before the homework is done.

Before you get attached, verify the slope, where power, water, and sewer begin, whether retaining walls are likely, how the road works in snow, and what truly protects the sightline. Ask for a map that shows the slope, utility information, access details, and any HOA or city rules before you decide what the lot is really worth. Along Utah's foothills, we have seen those details change the whole build plan.

If you want a second set of eyes on a homesite, we are here.

09/03/2026

SATURDAY OPEN HOUSE, September 5th, 2-4pm. Located at 2227 E 5340 S, Holladay, UT. This gorgeous gated estate is gracefully set within one of Holladay's most coveted enclaves. I truly is a masterful expression of modern elegance. WHAT'S NOT TO LOVE?🥰Call or text Lisa at 801-455-9900 or Linda at 801-455-9999 for more information.
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Offering Utah's most elegant homes for sale. Secrist Team, with over 80yrs of collective experience in Real Estate and a top team for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, is consistenly ranked in the top 1% of Realtors nationwide. Let the best work for you!

09/03/2026

JUST LISTED & OPEN HOUSE- Saturday, September 5th, 12-2pm. This spacious home is located at 12136 S Swensen Cir, Riverton, UT. and is situated on a generous half-acre lot at the end of a quiet
Cul-de-Sac! Call or text Brett at 801-301-6435 or Cora at 801-259-9109 for more information. COME SEE!🤩
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Offering Utah's most elegant homes for sale. Secrist Team, with over 80yrs of collective experience in Real Estate and a top team for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, is consistenly ranked in the top 1% of Realtors nationwide. Let the best work for you!

08/31/2026

Luxury buyers are reading the exterior before they step inside.

- Acreage should feel managed. Trim overgrowth, define edges, and make paths clear.
- Pools need to look maintained beyond the waterline. Clean the pool edge, tidy equipment, and repair worn spots.
- Retaining walls matter. Cracks, leaning, or drainage stains can raise questions fast.
- Outdoor living should feel ready to use. Group seating, refresh cushions, and give each zone a purpose.

Utah weather puts exterior upkeep on display. If you're getting ready to list, we can help you prioritize it.

08/28/2026

A canyon-edge home can feel perfect in August and very different in January.

Before I focus on finishes, I look at where the sun lands, how the road and driveway handle winter, where runoff moves, whether retaining walls show stress, and how decks, stone, and railings are wearing outside.

In Utah's foothill neighborhoods, those details shape comfort, upkeep, and resale as much as the floor plan.

If you're comparing homes in the foothills or near the canyon, I can help you look past the first impression.

08/24/2026

Not every pre-listing project is worth the money, especially in a foothill or custom home.

We tell sellers to handle anything that reads as neglect first, then protect the features that give the home its character. Fresh paint, working hardware, clean sightlines, and edited lighting usually matter more than a rushed remodel.

After years of preparing distinctive Utah homes for market, We've found buyers notice care and clarity quickly.

If you're deciding what to fix before listing, We're happy to help you sort it out.

08/21/2026

Relocating here? Two homes can be priced similarly and lead to completely different weeks.

We tell buyers to compare the daily realities first: commute time, privacy, canyon access they'll actually use, how school geography shapes the map, and what winter driving feels like in January.

After years helping buyers compare the east bench, south valley, and mountain markets, we know the right fit usually shows up in those details.

If you're narrowing neighborhoods, we are happy to help you think through the tradeoffs.

08/17/2026

How do you price a home when nothing around it is truly comparable?

We start with the real competition, then weigh the setting, lot, privacy, view, and which upgrades the market truly rewards. The goal isn't to chase a flattering number. It's to find the range buyers will actually respect.

After decades in Utah real estate, we've learned the market gives clear signals early if you know what to watch.

If you'd like a thoughtful pricing conversation, we're happy to talk it through.