Who pays the commission?

Who pays the buyer's agent's commission?

If you're buying a home and working with The Kennedy Group as your Realtors 99 times out of 100 you will NOT end up paying the buyer agent fee. It comes out of the proceeds of the seller of the house. This is a common misconception held by many buyers, especially first-timers. 

The real estate agent's commission is an agreement between the seller and the listing brokerage, which is then shared with the buyer's agent who brings a buyer to the table. When the sellers and their agent are negotiating terms of listing, they are also discussing the total compensation the sellers will be paying both the buying and selling agents. A buyer going straight to the listing agent or home builder is not a guarantee to…

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2018 Summer & Fall Activities Around Utah

2018 Activities Around Utah

 Memorial Day-Labor Day – Monday Night Casting Clinics - Fly fishing experts in Park City offer FREE fly casting lessons and equipment tips every Monday night from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Starting at 5pm. https://goo.gl/CAhux7

Sundays, June 3-Sept 23, 2018 – Park City Silly Sunday Market - The Park City Silly Sunday Market features arts and crafts, music, antiques, art, delicious gourmet foods, and farmers market fruits and vegetables. Sundays, June 3 to Sept 23, except Aug 5, 12, 19. https://goo.gl/bqY6Jx

July 1, 2018 – Flaming Gorge Freedom Festival - Come join us for an amazing car show and fireworks spectacular. https://goo.gl/uGu4qs

July 4, 2018 – 4th of July Parade and Celebration - Celebrate…

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**Client Appreciation Event -- Red Bash**

This is our biggest event of the year!! RED BASH will be held at Timpanogos Park in Provo Canyon on June 2, 2018. We've got a ton of awesome attractions lined up this year including a magician, face painters, carnival games, balloon animals, free lunch, and more! Please follow this link to RSVP to the event: Click here. This is one of our biggest events of the year and is always a ton of fun for the whole family. We can't wait to see you there!

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**New Listing -- 1718 N Sparrow Way -- Salem Park**

JUST LISTED BY THE DAN KENNEDY REAL ESTATE TEAM!!

Beautiful rambler in the Salem Park subdivision! You are sure to love this home! Lots of extra parking and extra storage with a "Tuff Shed" in the back that stays with the home! This home has an excellent floor plan with tall ceilings giving it a big spacious feel! Basement is fully finished, giving this home 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. We have priced this home just right to sell quickly, this won't last long! Call today for a private showing! 801-358-0745. Click here to view more homes in the area.

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**Welcome Jen & Joshua to the Dan Kennedy Real Estate Team**

We're so excited to welcome both Jen & Joshua to our team! The skill set and knowledge they both bring to the team is invaluable. We look forward to growing our business and having another fantastic year!!

Jen Lignell -- 801.874.5331

 Jen loves the places you call home. For several years before working in real estate she would browse home listings in her free time for fun, looking for beautiful and unique places. She loves people even more, and makes warm and lasting friendships with everyone she meets. Jen is loyal, detail-oriented, and works tirelessly for her clients to find and win their homes with strong offers and an experienced team. She grew up in Utah and has lived in Pleasant Grove for ten years with her husband and four children.

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New Listing -- 1808 E 1640 S Spanish Fork -- Pine Meadows

This Spanish Fork rambler won't last long! It is located in the Pine Meadows Subdivision right off Canyon Road. This fully finished home is in great shape with all the upgrades and just so happens to be priced on the lower end of values for this area. There are 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths and also has a fully functioning nail and hair salon in the basement. Home has vaulted ceilings throughout the main floor and nine foot ceilings in the basement making this home feel very spacious. This home wont last long! Call today for a private showing. Owner/Agent, Dan Kennedy 801-358-0745. Click here for more pictures of this home and to view more homes in Spanish Fork.

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Coming Soon Listing -- 1808 E 1640 S Spanish Fork, Utah

 Coming soon to the market! Excellent Spanish Fork location in the Pine Meadows neighborhood. This fully finished rambler is in great shape with nice upgrades throughout. Granite countertops throughout the home. Hickory hardwood in the kitchen, dining, and great room. New carpet on the main floor. Buyers will love the wide driveway with RV parking behind a gated fence. Most of the fencing is Simtek. It looks great and lasts a long time. The basement currently has a fully functioning hair and nail salon. This space could easily be made back into a bedroom, preschool, or an excellent toy room. Vaulted ceilings throughout the main floor and nine foot ceilings in the basement give the home a very spacious feel. This home happens to be on the lower end of…

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New Listing -- 672 W 100 S Payson, UT

 This charming home will not last very long on the market. This price range is red hot and buyers will need to act quickly. The home has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It's in great shape with very nice curb appeal. The lot size is excellent and will give you space for a garden, dog run, and has an exterior shed. Oversized one care garage with plenty of extra space to tinker. The exterior of this home is in great shape as is the roof and shingles. Buyers in this price range will fall in love with these possibilities. It is likely to have multiple offers within the first few days so give us a call at 801-358-0745 to arrange a showing. Click here for more homes for sale in Payson.

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449 S 1040 E American Fork -- New Listing in Timpanogos Village

This is a beautiful home in Timpanogos Village 55+ community. This home is very close to I-15 and close to shopping, right off Utah County blvd. The kitchen is in excellent condition with beautiful upgraded cabinets. This home is all single level living, NO STAIRS anywhere! Excellent condition and a great location inside the community. Buyers will love the clubhouse with pool and spa. Priced just right for a quick sale.  Click here to view more homes in American Fork.

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Is Now A Good Time To Buy A Home?

Is Now A Good Time To Buy A Home? The truth is, this is the wrong question to ask.... I think the better question is, does it make sense for me, in my current situation, to buy a home?

We believe that regardless of season or market trends determining a good time to buy can vary based on a variety of factors.

Do You Have The Money?

Buyers need to know if they comfortably pay for a mortgage, homeowners insurance, homeowners association fees, and taxes. We recommend that you contact a loan officer to get a preapproved for a Mortgage. They can lay out your options and help you determine what you can comfortably afford. Many professionals recommend that housing costs never exceed more than 28% of gross income and your total debt should be less than…

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