The Realty HQ Blog
Market insights, agent-career analysis, and real-estate guidance from Principal Broker Lesley Mascaro and the Realty HQ team.
Career Strategy
Switching Brokerages in Utah: A Practical 30-Day Checklist
Lesley Mascaro | May 11, 2026
A working playbook for Utah agents planning a brokerage move, from license transfer paperwork through pipeline continuity and the first 30 days at the new shop.
Brokerage Comparison
What Your Brokerage Should Be Providing (And Probably Isn't)
Lesley Mascaro | May 11, 2026
A working checklist for evaluating whether your current Utah brokerage is delivering the support, tools, and broker access you are paying for, and what good actually l… Read more
Commission
Flat-Fee Brokerage in Utah: How the Math Actually Works
Lesley Mascaro | May 11, 2026
A line-by-line look at what a flat 0.25% transaction fee means for an agent's take-home, compared with the splits, caps, and stacked fees most Utah brokerages still ch… Read more
Market Insights
AI Fraud in Real Estate: How Utah Agents Protect Clients
Lesley Mascaro | April 24, 2026
FBI reports $275M in 2025 losses. Four protocols every Utah agent should use with clients.
Agent Recruitment
How to Pick the Best Real Estate Brokerage in Utah (2026)
Lesley Mascaro | April 23, 2026
The math, trade-offs, and 2026 options for Utah agents choosing between franchise, cloud, and flat-fee brokerages.