Mike Parkinson - Jason Mitchell Real Estate

09/10/2026

Pretty humbled by this one.

A lot of people have been part of this journey, and I don’t take any of it for granted.

Thank you Salt Lake City Real Producers for sharing our story.

AGENT LIFE: Mike Parkinson – Ready and Willing, No Matter the Challenge | Mike Parkinson Mike Parkinson - Jason Mitchell Real Estate

Before stepping into real estate leadership, Mike Parkinson spent years working blue-collar jobs—including dishwashing, machining, and operating a successful mortgage company—before being forced to rebuild his career following the 2008 housing collapse. Overcoming profound personal losses, financial hardship, and major life setbacks, Mike channeled those experiences into deep empathy and a resilient, structure-focused approach to leadership, joining JMG in 2019 to launch and expand their Utah division. Now serving as Regional Vice President and Principal Broker overseeing agents across multiple states, he combines an active sales practice with hands-on mentoring, helping agents leverage technology and business systems to build sustainable careers. Outside of his professional role alongside his best friend and business partner, Lorie, Mike stays deeply committed to supporting veterans, helping individuals in addiction recovery, staying active in his faith, and spending quality time outdoors with his family.

Congratulations Mike on your remarkable resilience, inspiring leadership, and dedication to uplifting others! 🙌

Written by Kendra Woodward
Photography by Tiffany O'Bella Burke

08/29/2026

Sometimes you just want to look at houses. 🏡

You shouldn’t have to give out your contact information just to see what’s available — and then have your phone start ringing.

That’s why I wanted the home search on my website to be simple.

Search Utah homes. Browse what’s available. Take your time.

If you see something you’d like to know more about, reach out. If not, keep looking.

No pressure. Just a useful place to search.

https://www.themikeparkinsonteam.com/

08/19/2026

New chapter. Same commitment.

Grateful to be a part of what’s ahead with KW + JMG — and even more grateful for what it means for the people we get to serve.

Relationships first. Always.

08/06/2026

One decision taught me an important lesson.

In 2024, Lorie and I made the decision to leave behind a 3% interest rate and purchase another home with a rate above 6%.

On paper, that probably wasn’t the decision many people expected.

But it was the right decision for our lives.

Working in real estate has reminded me that people don’t move because interest rates are perfect.

They move because life changes.

A growing family.

A new opportunity.

A shorter commute.

More space.

A different chapter.

Interest rates matter.

But they’re rarely the whole story.

This experience was a good reminder for me that the best decisions are usually made by looking at the complete picture—not just one number.

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08/05/2026

One lesson I’ve been reminded of recently…

It’s easy to mistake activity for progress.

Emails, meetings, and busy calendars all have their place. But in my experience, the biggest breakthroughs usually come from one conversation that almost didn’t happen.

Whether it’s a client, a colleague, a recruit, or a friend, the conversations we’re tempted to postpone are often the ones that move everything forward.

It was a good reminder for me this week. I thought it might be worth sharing.

08/02/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions I see is that many veterans assume homeownership is out of reach because of the down payment or monthly mortgage insurance.

The reality is that many eligible veterans have earned benefits they simply haven’t been told about.

Education changes decisions. That’s why conversations matter.

If this post helps one veteran or military family understand what’s possible, it’s worth sharing.

Thank you to everyone who has served. 🇺🇸

07/28/2026

Lance Anderson loves his Rocket opportunities.

27 at bats. 3 closes.

Most agents overlook referral platforms because the conversion rate isn’t perfect. Lance doesn’t. He knows that 3 deals you wouldn’t have had otherwise is 3 families served — and 3 relationships that now belong to him for life.

That’s how you work a platform.

07/25/2026

48 days on market.

He stayed the course. Trusted the strategy. Adjusted the price.

Today he heard the four words every seller is waiting for.

“You’re under contract.”

That’s what patience looks like.

📍 Serving buyers & sellers in Utah
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07/23/2026

Sometimes the numbers tell a bigger story.

This is one of those stories.

07/18/2026

A Military Family’s Move from Alaska to Utah | A Story About Trust

This family was relocating from Alaska to Utah while serving our country. Because they couldn’t all be here, Heather and their son previewed homes, we worked together from a distance, and we found the right one.

I asked the Colonel what the relocation experience had been like for his family.

Instead of talking about the move, he shared his experience working with me. I wasn’t expecting that, and I’m grateful for his kind words.

Congratulations to your family on your new home, and thank you for your more than 20 years of service to our country. It was an honor to help welcome you to Utah.