Steve Schoonover, Realtor

Steve Schoonover, Realtor Licensed Real Estate Professional | Cottonwood Heights | Earning Your Trust...Delivering Results For My Clients

Steve has established himself as a respected Realtor throughout the Greater Salt Lake Area. As a residential specialist, he serves all communities in the Salt Lake, Davis and Utah counties. Having lived in several cities across the United States and Germany while growing up in a military family, Steve finally settled in Utah and has resided in Draper, Utah since 1988. Steve is a top producing agent with the Century 21 Everest Elite Team. He has been recognized throughout the years by receiving the Masters Emerald, Masters Ruby, and the top producing Iron Man awards. He attributes much of his success to his hard working discipline as well as his association with the Elite Team. This full-service Real Estate team specializes in helping people sell, buy and invest in Real Estate along the Wasatch Front. The Elite Team was recognized as the Large Sales Team of the Year by the Salt Lake Board of Realtors. They are currently the top producing team at Century 21 Everest as well as being recognized as one of the top producing teams in the country. Using an effective and aggressive marketing approach when Listing properties, Steve is an experienced Buyer’s agent and negotiator. He is supported by an impressive team of Mortgage, Title, and Inspection professionals to ensure smooth, successful transactions with a focus on customer service. Additionally, having owned several investment properties, he uses his expert knowledge and experience to help investors grow their portfolios through acquiring and selling properties along the Wasatch Front. Whether you are a first-time investor looking for guidance, or a seasoned investor, look no further than Steve to guide you throughout the entire transaction process. He is ready to take your call to discuss all your real estate questions.

Buyers often form an impression of a home before they can explain exactly why they feel it. The entry feels calm. The ro...
09/24/2026

Buyers often form an impression of a home before they can explain exactly why they feel it. The entry feels calm. The rooms make sense. The light is good. Nothing immediately creates a question mark.

That first reaction is emotional, but sellers can prepare for it in very practical ways.

• Make the entrance feel clear and cared for
• Let natural light do as much work as possible
• Keep furniture from blocking the flow of a room
• Fix visible maintenance items that create doubt
• Give each space an obvious purpose

I do not think preparation is about making a home look perfect. It is about reducing distractions so buyers can focus on the home itself.

A strong first impression gives the rest of the showing a better chance.

🏡✨ SOLD IN DRAPER HEIGHTS! ✨🏡Congratulations to my incredible client on the successful sale of her beautiful Draper Heig...
09/23/2026

🏡✨ SOLD IN DRAPER HEIGHTS! ✨🏡

Congratulations to my incredible client on the successful sale of her beautiful Draper Heights executive home! 🎉🔑

We spent a lot of time preparing this home before it ever hit the market — making sure the details were right and having it professionally staged to showcase the home at its very best. 📸🏡✨

That preparation paid off! We generated a very active showing schedule, attracted serious buyer interest, and ultimately found the right buyers for this incredible home. 🙌

The new owners are super excited to call this beautiful Draper property home, and I couldn’t be happier for my client as she closes this chapter and settles into her own new home. ❤️🏠

Congratulations to everyone involved! 🥂🎊

Thinking about selling? Preparation, presentation, pricing, and marketing all matter. I’d be happy to show you the strategy I use to help a home stand out in today’s market.

Steve Schoonover
Century 21 Everest

09/23/2026

Fall has a way of exposing the little maintenance jobs that were easy to ignore all summer. Before cooler weather arrives, a quick home check can help prevent small issues from becoming inconvenient ones later.

For this week’s checklist, take a look at five areas: gutters, roof edges, HVAC filters, window seals, and exterior doors. You do not need to be an expert to notice something that looks loose, worn, clogged, or overdue for attention.

Routine maintenance is not the glamorous side of homeownership, but it is one of the smartest habits an owner can build. A well cared for home is easier to enjoy today and easier to present when it is eventually time to sell.

Save this reel and use it for your September home check.

It is easy to look at two homes with similar size and assume they should be evaluated the same way. Real estate rarely w...
09/22/2026

It is easy to look at two homes with similar size and assume they should be evaluated the same way. Real estate rarely works that neatly.

Condition, lot placement, updates, street position, natural light, parking, layout and even how the home has been maintained can create meaningful differences between properties that look similar on paper.

That is why I do not like relying on one detail in isolation when helping a buyer or seller think through the market. The better question is how the whole property compares.

A useful comparison should explain the differences, not hide them.

Whether you are preparing an offer or getting ready to list, context helps turn a group of similar homes into a more realistic picture of where your property fits.

Lighting can change the way a room feels without changing the room itself. A space that looks flat or harsh under one ov...
09/21/2026

Lighting can change the way a room feels without changing the room itself. A space that looks flat or harsh under one overhead fixture can feel completely different when the lighting is layered.

I like to think about three levels:

• General light for the whole room
• Task light where you read, cook or work
• Accent light that adds warmth and depth

For sellers, balanced lighting can help rooms photograph and show more naturally. For buyers, it is worth noticing whether a dark room truly lacks light or simply needs a better lighting plan.

Before replacing finishes or furniture, look at the bulbs, fixtures and placement of light sources. Sometimes the fastest design improvement is the one you switch on.

A polished showing can make it easy to focus on finishes first. I would still slow down long enough to understand the hi...
09/20/2026

A polished showing can make it easy to focus on finishes first. I would still slow down long enough to understand the history and condition of the home.

The seller disclosure can provide useful context about known repairs, water issues, structural concerns or other property conditions, depending on the rules in that state. It is information to review carefully, not a replacement for an independent inspection.

If something in the paperwork feels vague, I would ask questions early and request supporting information when it is available. Repair receipts, permits, warranties and specialist reports can help build a clearer picture.

The goal is not to find a perfect house. It is to understand the house you are actually buying before making a major decision.

Some of the most useful parts of a home are not the headline rooms. They are the spaces that make movement from one area...
09/19/2026

Some of the most useful parts of a home are not the headline rooms. They are the spaces that make movement from one area to another feel natural.

A well placed mudroom can keep everyday clutter away from the main living area. A covered entry can make arrivals easier. A breezeway, vestibule or small landing can create separation without wasting space. Even a thoughtfully designed hallway can improve privacy and circulation.

I think these transitional spaces deserve more attention because they quietly shape how a home functions from morning to night.

When touring, do not only count bedrooms and bathrooms. Notice how you enter, where you drop things, how people move through the home and whether the in between spaces actually help.

One of the easiest ways to lose a buyer during a showing is to make them work too hard to understand a room. An oversize...
09/18/2026

One of the easiest ways to lose a buyer during a showing is to make them work too hard to understand a room. An oversized chair in a small bedroom, workout equipment in the dining area or a catch all room with no clear use can make the space feel more limited than it really is.

Before listing, I would give every room one primary job.

That might mean turning the spare room into a simple office, opening the dining area back up or removing extra pieces that interrupt the natural path through the home.

This is not about creating a magazine perfect house. It is about helping buyers read the floor plan quickly and imagine their own furniture and routines in the space.

Clear rooms create clearer decisions.

A beautifully styled home can make a strong first impression, but I encourage buyers to separate what is temporary from ...
09/17/2026

A beautifully styled home can make a strong first impression, but I encourage buyers to separate what is temporary from what is built into the property.

Furniture, paint and decor can change. Other details may take more time, money or compromise.

I would pay closer attention to:

• Natural light throughout the day
• Ceiling height and room proportions
• Parking and everyday access
• Lot usability and privacy
• The way rooms connect and circulate

The goal is not to ignore finishes. It is to avoid choosing a home because of things that will leave with the seller.

When I tour with buyers, I try to keep the focus on the parts of the home that will still matter after the staging is gone and the boxes are unpacked.

09/16/2026

The dream home checklist is getting more practical. Beautiful finishes still catch the eye, but buyers are paying closer attention to the spaces that make daily life easier.

A room that can shift from office to guest space. Storage that actually keeps clutter under control. Outdoor areas that extend the way a home can be used. These are the features that often become more valuable after move in.

For your next home search, try separating your list into two categories:

• Features that improve everyday life
• Features that simply look good in photos

Both can matter, but knowing the difference helps you shop with more intention.

If you could add one practical feature to your next home, what would make the biggest difference?

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