Wasatch Front Real Estate Video Blog with Spencer Janke

We’re Turning Halloween Into a Giving Holiday Too

We are getting into the Christmas spirit a little early this year. We are hosting a Halloween-themed event that will be fun and rewarding.

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We’ve got a special event coming up next month that we wanted to make sure you knew about. It’s called “Pumpkins for Presents” and we’re very excited about it.

On October 29th, we invite you to join us out at Wheeler Farm from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to celebrate the holiday and get a head start on the next one.

We figured that Santa is going to get pretty busy soon, so we wanted to give him a head start to help several families in need. We wanted to do something special for all of you too. Join us at Wheeler Farm for a great day of fun, on us.

You’ll be able to go through the corn maze, take a wagon ride, and even leave with your own pumpkin for carving. All we ask is that you bring a gift or gift card with you to help out a family in need this holiday season.

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We love helping others, and we love hanging out with you.

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November and December are busy months for everyone, so we had this idea in hopes that it would accommodate those busy schedules and allow you to help someone in need this holiday season a few months in advance.

It’s really important for us to give back to our community and do our best to help out during the holiday season. We love helping others, and we love hanging out with you. This event is the best of both worlds.

If you have any questions for us, don’t hesitate to reach out. Give us a call or send us an email. We would love to hear from you.

Find Out What the Flipping Process Is Really Like

Do you know what really happens during a home flip? Today we’re at our latest remodel project in Salt Lake City, and we want to share with you the whole process.

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We’re here at our latest remodel project on 841 E Wilmington Avenue and we thought we’d share with you the whole process of a “flip.” I know a lot of you have seen the HGTV series Flip or Flop, but this is going to be the reality of what you can expect in the real estate world. We’re going to show you a timeline from start to finish on this Sugar House remodel here in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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This is going to be the reality of what you can expect in the real estate world.

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This is a 3,200 square foot home that we acquired for $320,000. Our estimated budget is $100,000, so we’re hoping that we can reach that. Of course, the ultimate timetable is to do it in less than 120 days. I’m crossing my fingers that we can get there and excited that you guys can share this experience and watch the progress with me. It’s a great property and we’ll be bringing you updates on a regular basis.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call us or send an email. We look forward to hearing from you!

What Happens During Your Due Diligence Period?

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You saw a bunch of houses and now you are under contract for the one you like. Before you can move in, you have to check on the health of the property. The due diligence period is your opportunity to make any repairs or get any inspections you want.

We recommend doing a basic home inspection, but you can also order a mold test, radon test, soil test, structural engineering inspections, or a title search.

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In Utah, homes are sold as-is, so the seller can refuse your repair requests.

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After your inspections are completed, you will create a list of things you would like to be fixed and send that list to the seller. The seller will then review your request. Be aware that the seller can simply refuse all of your requests because in Utah, homes are sold as-is. The seller is not required to fix anything you have a problem with.

As a buyer, what can you do? Basically, you have three options: you can cancel the transaction and get your money back, negotiate with the seller to find a middle ground, or proceed with the purchase regardless of the needed repairs.

If you have any questions about the due diligence period or about real estate in general, give us a call or send us an email. We would be happy to help you!

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Why work with us?

When not selling real estate, Spencer can be found either climbing Mt. Blanc in France or enjoying the fresh Utah Snow at any ski resort with his wife. He graduated from the University of Utah with a dual degree in Economics and Communications. Spencer is a salesman through and through, he enjoys the prospecting part of the job and feels the more peopel he can talk to, the faster a home will sell. Spencer prides himself in his ability to communicate with the client and work through any problem that could arise during a transaction. Over the past 8 years he has earned many awards for being one of the top salesmen in the Salt Lake area. His passion is evident from the moment you meet him. If you need to talk to an agent at 11:00 on a Saturday night to ask a question, Spencer is your guy!

Utah Cribs
6430 South 3000 East Suite 600
Cottonwood heights, Utah 84121
801-671-7877
Spencer@UtahCribs.com

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testimonials from happy clients

Heather "Spencer was was a good Realtor to work with. He was easy to get a hold of, flexible, and willing to go out and search for houses whenever was convenient for us. In one case we got a baby sitter last minute and I sent him a text asking if he was available to go out and search for houses and he said he was available and quickly set up all the appointments."

Heather "Spencer was recommended to us by a Mortgage Broker. He was very knowledgeable about the market as well as the area. You can tell he has been in a lot of houses so he was able to make comparisons between properties. He was always very easy to schedule home tours with and was flexible with my schedule."

Matt "My experience working with Spencer was great. The other agent in our transaction was kind of tough to work with and Spencer did an excellent job of communicating with someone who was difficult to communicate with. I felt like he really fought for the things that we needed."

Lauren "We had a great time working with Spencer. He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. I really appreciated that he spent hours with us each time we went out to look at houses. His effort helped us find a great house."

Jeremy "We got our house sold in a pretty timely fashion. Spencer put a lot of effort into defusing negotiations with the buyer on our behalf which made things easy on us. He also spent extra time into marketing the property which helped it sell faster. We were very satisfied with our results"

Scott -"He was terrific, he found us a home and made the process very smooth. We were in California and he was here in Utah. He came out and found everything and made sure everything was in order for us to move in. Between my trips back and forth he even sent someone over to mow the lawn so that everything would be looking its best"

Nick -"Our experience was great. Spencer was able to help us out in multiple transactions. He was even willing to help us move from the house that we sold and help us hire an architect for a remodel!"

Nick -"Our results were exceptional. We looked at a home over the weekend without Peter and found a home that we really liked. We contacted him to see if we could put an offer on the house and he responded the same day. We were so appreciated that he was willing to take the time out of his weekend to help us!"

Cathy - "We’ve worked with Spencer twice now and both times we’ve had very positive results. Spencer is an exceptional real estate agent because he has a real passion for what he does. He’s extremely intuitive and he knows how to be aggressive without being offensive. He responded quickly to any questions or concerns that we had and answered our phone calls, texts, and emails within hours of us trying to contact him. He’s just very trustworthy, reliable, and fun to work with!"

Dan - "Our results were exceptional. I have worked with quite a few properties in the last 10 years and my agents had been fairly decent but Jake really goes above and beyond. Everything was exceptional from the marketing campaigns, his thoroughness, keeping us informed of what was going on, and just presenting the property better than anyone else! He was always available and tells you the why behind what you’re doing, which I really liked."

Mark - "We had good results when we worked with Spencer. The first thing he did was sit us down and ask us what we wanted and where we wanted to live. Being that it was our first home, we didn’t know a whole lot about the process so it was really great that he had knowledge of the whole area. We told him what we liked and he helped us realize that we could go in different areas. He went above and beyond and was in constant contact with us. He did a lot of research to find the perfect home for us! "

Marthes - "We had positive results with Spencer and he’d really make sure to get things done. He managed to pull miracles to get the home closed. There were 3 or 4 obstacles that had my wife and I thinking that it was gone but Spencer wouldn’t give up. He always wanted to try again and he managed to pull it through "

Ryan - "I had gone through about 4 other real estate agents before I got to Spencer and working with him was a success! He’s just super professional. I was nervous getting out there and looking at houses but he made it comfortable to actually get out there and do it. He’s a really good real estate agent especially compared to the other’s I’ve dealt with. He found the right places and helped us realize that we were making a financial decision instead of an emotional one. "

Tom - "Jake is a fantastic agent, and we’ve worked with each other a lot over the years. He was always attentive and explained everything really well. He and Spencer both have always been great and had my back. He was quick to supply suggestions to help the process. He has always gone above and beyond."

Sean - "Katrina was excellent. In just a short amount of time, we were able to find a home that had great value and great equity. Katrina got me a really good deal! Initially, the sellers thought they could take some appliances with them, but Katrina followed up and made sure they understood the contract. She really went above and beyond to make sure that those items stayed in the house for us!"

Nate - "Jake is a great Realtor! He’s very familiar with the Utah market, and was focused on finding a good home that would also have a great return on investment. He was with us the whole time, explaining things and negotiating for us—he would meet up with us any time! It was quite a pleasant experience."

Krystin - "Communication with Jake was really, really great! Even if he was busy when I first contacted him, he would always follow up with me right away. There weren't a lot of houses on the market at that time, so he would find us houses that hadn't even been put on the market yet. If he wasn't available, he’d put us in touch with someone on his team and they would come down right away to show us a place. Even if it was a Sunday, Jake made sure we were able to see the houses we wanted to see. It was a great experience!"

Chris - "They did a great job, and my home sold quickly! I actually got my asking price for it, and the whole process was seamless. Victor happened to be gone one day, and another person from their team just picked right up where he left off. They work well together as a team! Just through the whole process, we didn't miss a beat. "

Heidie - "The first time we worked with Katrina, our house went under contract in three days! She’s an energetic person and a hard worker. She made sure to contact other Realtors even before our house was for sale, so we had multiple offers on the house as soon as it was on the market. She made sure that everything went smoothly, and kept us updated throughout. She definitely goes above and beyond in terms of communicating with us. It was a pretty amazing experience! "

Ron - "He got the house sold a lot sooner than we thought it would. He stays on top of things. He also did a great job working through the little repairs the buyer wanted. He even offered to take care of a few of them himself to make sure the deal went through. He’s always willing to help out, and he’s always willing to give us the time we need to make sure that we’re on top of his list of things to do."

Doug -"They were able to get us the type of house that we wanted. We had a bit of trouble with some of the appraisals that came in, and they were able to get about $4,000 of the price. My wife was the one who looked around at most of the houses. She asked to see this one house, and Spencer told her that she’d already seen it. She wasn’t sure, so he took her over anyway. Once they got there, she remembered it. That’s actually the house we wound up buying, so I’m really glad that Spencer was willing to go back!"

Irene -"They sold our house! They communicated regularly, and helped with the negotiations. I think the communication was really good!"

Bryson -"They sold our condo for $5,000 more than we listed it! Then they helped us find a house, and they were very helpful throughout. Spencer Janke educated us on market trends. He was very knowledgeable. Peter was good at making sure that we were able to see a house whenever we wanted. If he couldn’t make it, he would send someone from the team to help us. It seemed like they made it a point to help us whenever we needed it!"

Kerry -"We were looking for a home, and Jake narrowed it down to what we wanted. We looked at a number of homes. He gave us good feedback, and we ended up purchasing a home. He was very good about following up with us. We were out of town, so he sent us listings that fit our criteria. When we were in town, he made himself available to show us homes. He was very good about understanding what we needed and what we wanted, and he lined up homes that fit that criteria!"

LeGrand -"Oh, it was fantastic! They were very responsive and sent updates often. When we found properties we were interested in; they were able to get us in there and see them quickly. Their knowledge of the market was very helpful; they were great negotiators as well. I always felt; like, I was getting a good deal and that they knew what they were doing."

Josh -"Both Jake and Mike were always accessible. They went out of their way to be open to anything that we talked about, showing me as many properties as I wanted to see. They always had creative ideas, because we were looking for a remodel. They always had creative ideas of what we could do with the properties."

Cathy -"Spencer has a real passion for his work in real estate and it is just a joy to work with him. He's helped us find two homes here in Utah. First, we were transferring from Atlanta. My husband got a job here in Utah, quite a change from Atlanta. We were just impressed by Spencer's knowledge of the area and his willingness to really work with us to find what would work for our family. Five years after that we moved again and he helped us again find the right place...very positive experience. We found a home that we really loved and a lot of other people were interested in the home. He just acted really quickly, he was able to meet me over at the house the very morning that I called him and set things up to expedite the process...just really good timing. He just went above and beyond in his willingness to act very quickly on that process for us."

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We’re Turning Halloween Into a Giving Holiday Too

Find Out What the Flipping Process Is Really Like

What Happens During Your Due Diligence Period?