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How To Interview a Broker

Getting started as a real estate agent, you learn that all agents must be supervised by a broker. So how do you decide what broker and brokerage is going to be right for you? The first mistake many new agents make, is thinking that it’s like a job interview. That’s only half true. The main fallacy there, is that as a real estate agent, you are working for yourself. Your business is you! Not the brokerage you work for, not your broker, you are your own boss. You are not trying to convince the broker why you should are good enough [...]

How To Interview a BrokerIRED2019-05-30T11:52:01-06:00

Who Needs a Real Estate License in Utah? (2026 Guide)

Last updated: June 2026 In Utah, anyone who receives compensation for helping another person buy, sell, or lease real estate must hold a valid real estate license issued by the Utah Division of Real Estate. But there are important exceptions — and understanding them can save you from an unintentional violation. Who Is Required to Have a Real Estate License in Utah? You need a Utah real estate license if you: Represent a buyer or seller in a real estate transaction and receive any form of compensation Negotiate the sale, purchase, or lease of real property on behalf of another person [...]

Who Needs a Real Estate License in Utah? (2026 Guide)IRED2026-06-09T11:59:24-06:00

What Is Online Real Estate Education?

Online real estate education is something quite a few people are unfamiliar with. It is a way that people interested in becoming realtors can knock out their coursework without having to step foot into a classroom. This is especially beneficial to people who want to take the classes but simply do not have the time to take them in class. With that said, there are several key components to online real estate education that is important to take note of. ORIGINAL COURSES First and foremost, real estate courses online offer classes that consist of original content and material. Instructors specifically craft [...]

What Is Online Real Estate Education?IRED2019-05-30T11:44:21-06:00

New Advertising Rules Proposed

Dan Naylor The Real Estate Commission has a new rule proposal for real estate agents in Utah regarding advertising rules, and specifically they are addressing modern advertising venues, such as internet and social media advertising. It has been long known that the old rules were not very clear when it came to advertising on social media, and that changes were needed to preserve the intent of the law in these new mediums. The Real Estate Commission put together a team of experts to review the rules and determine the best way to accomplish the purpose of identifying brokerages in advertising, and [...]

New Advertising Rules ProposedIRED2019-05-30T11:40:27-06:00

What Is Your Pass Rate?

Dan Naylor This is a question that students sometimes ask. On the surface, it seems like a very good question. Who wouldn’t want to know the school’s pass rate? Isn’t that an objective measure of how well the students perform who attend the school? I could tell you that we had a 95% pass rate last month. I could also say that we had 100% of broker students pass the exam in a 10 month period. Maybe best would be to say that for the last 2 years running, our pre-license student pass rate has exceeded the state average. Which one [...]

What Is Your Pass Rate?IRED2019-05-30T11:31:29-06:00

Proposed Privacy Laws Fail to Land

Dan Naylor Maybe you missed the recent discussions with the Real Estate Commission about privacy of real estate sales data, but there were a lot of brokers worried about the possibility of new restrictions on how sold data can be used. Law and statute changes remind me of tropical storms. A small shift in the weather over the ocean can sometimes develop into a raging storm that has strong and sometimes catastrophic effects when the storm makes landfall. Once while I was in Chetumal, Mexico. I experienced one of these storms first hand. Just like a tropical storm, a small change [...]

Proposed Privacy Laws Fail to LandIRED2019-05-30T11:28:19-06:00

More Education Needed For New Brokers

Dan Naylor Do you ever think that new brokers are under educated, or ill prepared for their new role? There are some pressing for increased education for Brokers in Utah. Mark Fagergren, the Director of Education and Licensing, proposed that idea in a recent meeting with the Real Estate Commission. He proposed that the state require a New Broker Course, similar in purpose to the New Agent Course currently required of new agents. The New Broker Course would provide additional instruction on trust accounts, how to supervise agents, and other responsibilities that brokers face. When a new agent begins their career [...]

More Education Needed For New BrokersIRED2019-05-30T11:23:55-06:00

Dan Naylor, President, Board Of Directors Nominee For The Northern Wasatch Association Of Realtors

Dan Naylor, President, Board Of Directors Nominee For The Northern Wasatch Association Of Realtors Agents who are members of NWAOR can vote by logging into the MLS at UtahRealEstate.com. Dan Naylor is a trainer, educator, and expert. He is the Owner and Principle Broker of Stone River Realty and the President and Owner of the Institute of Real Estate Education, both family businesses. His passion for inspiring others has led the Institute to succeed as the top real estate school in Utah, with above average student performance, and top ranking reviews. With over 15 years’ experience in business management and real estate, [...]

Dan Naylor, President, Board Of Directors Nominee For The Northern Wasatch Association Of RealtorsIRED2019-05-30T11:10:18-06:00

How Much Does a Utah Real Estate License Cost in 2026?

Dan Naylor Last updated: June 2026 Thinking about getting your Utah real estate license? One of the first questions most people ask is: how much will this cost? The required fees alone run about $620–$820, but when you factor in your first year of membership dues, MLS access, and basic business expenses, the true first-year cost is closer to $1,500–$2,500. Here is a complete breakdown of every cost you should expect. Utah Real Estate License Cost Summary Expense Estimated Cost Pre-license course (120 hours) $400 – $600 PearsonVUE licensing exam $69 Utah license application fee $154 Real estate association membership [...]

How Much Does a Utah Real Estate License Cost in 2026?IRED2026-06-09T11:57:20-06:00

Study Tips For Online Real Estate Courses

Dan Naylor When you are taking online classes, the responsibility is on you to be successful. Here are a few tips to get the most out of online classes. First, make sure you schedule your time so that you make steady progress through the course. You can fit it in around you schedule, but don’t wait, and put things off until the end of the month, and then try to get a lot of hours in. Schedule yourself for one or two hours a day, or for six to eight hours a week, so that you are continually moving forward in [...]

Study Tips For Online Real Estate CoursesIRED2019-05-30T10:47:44-06:00