Utah Homes by Shelby

Utah Homes by Shelby I'm a Utah Real Estate agent with a lot of enthusiasm for helping my clients find their dream home.

If you have any questions about how much your home might be worth or how to get started looking for a house, let me know!

05/05/2026

I know many people who have a "see it to believe it" kind of imagination. It's hard to visualize an updated space when you're standing in the older one that needs some work.

Many buyers will pass up a home like this because they don't see the potential or they think it will be entirely too much work to make it what they want.

If you're the kind of buyer who can imagine yourself in a home like this, you're in the right place.
and I work together to renovate homes with potential into dream homes.

Follow along for more Utah homes with incredible potential.

This one is still for sale, btw. Comment "Springville" if you'd like me to send you the listing!

Shelby Hill
Equity Real Estate Advisors
Interior Designer

Listed by Marcus Case
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

05/01/2026

Buyers will pass this opportunity up because they can't see past the surface, but smart buyers will see the potential of buying a home where they could get instant equity in their home through a few strategic updates.

The first step with this house will be new carpet and paint.

Then maybe once a year you save up for a bigger project:

▫️New countertops in the kitchen
▫️Laundry room update
▫️Bathroom updates

This Springville home has been well-cared for. It's in an amazing, established neighborhood on the east bench. Great school district. 15 mins to BYU. The yard is incredibly private. .36 acres.

The person who buys this house will buy it because the house, as it is, is already so cool. With a little bit of updating, this house can be an INCREDIBLE home that you could settle down in. Not to mention the multigenerational living potential.

DM me to schedule a private showing. You don't want to miss this one.

Shelby Hill
Equity Real Estate Advisors

Listed by Marcus Case
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Elite Real Estate

04/30/2026

Save these steps for later!

1. Plan out the shape of the yard. You might be setting aside areas for flower beds, gardens, or rock. Decide the layout for the lawn.

2. Prep the ground. DON'T forget to rent a mini ex or skid steer. This will save your back. We had to remove soil because it was too high after we had to raise the yard. If you bought new construction, your yard is probably already graded and ready for sod.

3. Design your sprinkler system. You can hire this out or head to your local sprinkler supply company and someone there might be able to give you some guidance for your specific layout.

4. Trench for the sprinkler system. You can rent a trencher, but you can also just use a pick ax.

5. Lay the sprinkler system and make sure it all works. Adjust it now because once it's buried, it's a pain to fix.

6. Backfill those trenches and lay down top soil everywhere there will be sod. Make sure it's all even.

Follow along for the next steps and I'll do a price breakdown!

04/30/2026

PAVERS.

Normally pavers would cost $4-10 more per sqft of walkway than concrete.

It's more custom and therefore, more expensive.

Unless you do it yourself! We found these pavers on FB marketplace. A landscaper had surplus from a job they had just finished.

While prepping our yard we laid the groundwork for these pavers at the same time.

1. Put paver base where your path will be (gravel/sand)
2. Compact paver base and make sure it's all level (can use a long 2/4)
3. Lay pavers in the pattern you want. Make sure they don't wobble!
4. Fill around pavers with your selected material (rock, grass, creeping thyme)

Now I've just been sharing snippets. I'll do my full reveal of the yard in the next video! Make sure to follow along!

04/28/2026

First, SAVE this reel so you can reference it!

It's spring! And even though it's been cold and rainy, if you're planning on putting in sod this year, spring and early fall are the best times to do it.

Our yard was kind of a unique circumstance as we had to raise it and then lower it, when we realized the soil didn't settle enough. We had to remove a lot of dirt to make room for topsoil and sod.

If you bought new construction, your lot is probably already graded in preparation for sod. I'd sift through that soil for any concrete or large rocks, but you're probably ready for irrigation and top soil.

1. DIY landscaping is back-breaking work. There's a reason why people want to hire it out and why it costs so much.

2. That said, don't be afraid to rent tools to make it easier. There are local mini excavator and mini skid steer rentals to make this easier.

3. You can rent a trencher, but if your yard is small, it will be most cost effective for your to break out a pick ax for this step. Be careful with your back.

4. Design your irrigation system with your end goal in mind. Go to your local sprinkler supply company and walk through your layout with them. They can likely give you advice on what's going to work best. ( You can hire this step out if you're not feeling confident)

5. Don't forget to think about drip lines for any garden beds or flower beds.

6. Once you've tested the sprinkler system and know that it's all working, time to fill those trenches back in.

7. Follow along for the next steps. 😘

04/16/2026

Sometimes people are hesitant to ask questions about real estate because they know I do this for a living...so how do I get paid?

Well, agents are commission based and those commissions are negotiable.

I always offer free consultations for prospective clients because:

1. You have questions! How are you supposed to know what to do when you're in the research phase? I'm happy to share my knowledge and help you decide what's best for you and your family.

2. We have to see if we're a good fit. You want to make sure I'm a qualified, knowledgeable agent and I want to see if we're going to be able to communicate well and respect one another.

So send this to someone you know is thinking about selling their Utah home. I'd love to run comps and give a free valuation on their home. 🏠
Is this something that would help you?

03/20/2026

Because the real ones get it. Thanks to all of my clients who understand!

If I ever seem pushy, it's only because I believe people can get into a house sooner than they realize and I want to share that info.

I love to think through how we can make something happen.

With that information, you can then decide what's right for you and your family.

But wouldn't you rather have all that information instead of counting yourself out?

I would.

03/19/2026

Wire fraud is more common than people think… and this one almost cost my clients their home.

If you’re buying or selling, you NEED to know how to protect yourself.

Shelby Hill
Equity Real Estate Advisors

03/19/2026

Shelby's Laws on Mature Trees:

Thou shalt not cut down a mature tree unless it's DEAD or DANGEROUS.

When would it be dangerous? If it's posing a risk of branches landing on your roof or large roots could be growing into your sewer line/water lines.

Outside of these scenarios, I don't believe people should cut down trees.

Even if they are annoying and you have to pick up pine cones, pine needles or leaves.

Pros to mature trees in real estate:
✅ Makes the home feel more established
✅ Provides shade for outdoor recreation
✅ Helps lower your energy bill

I have had clients buy a home because of the yard before. I have had clients walk into a home and say, "Oh my gosh, the mature trees. If they didn't want established landscaping, they'd go look at new construction, y'all.

So before you get too annoyed with the raking, remember all the good things! Especially if you're going to sell it!

03/18/2026

You might not even realize how much more you could make on your home if you did a few simple upgrades.

With a realtor and contractor's perspective, together we can give you strategic advice on how to improve the value of your home so you can sell your home faster and for top dollar in today's market.

Click on the link in my bio to schedule a free consult and get more info.

02/07/2026

Lol, yes. It is uncomfortable taking videos of myself, but it's more uncomfortable for me to think that people might not remember that I am in real estate!

I want all my friends and family to know who to turn to
✅when they have real estate related questions
✅when they need a recommendation for contractor
✅when they have a loved one pass away and they need to know what the next steps are for their property
✅when they are going through a divorce and don't know what comes next
✅when they have another kid and their house feel too squishy
✅ when they want to relocate to be by their grandkids
✅when they want to learn how to invest in real estate.

So, if you're in Utah, don't forget I'm forever your girl.

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