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First-Time Home Buyers in Utah

Buying your first home doesn't have to be overwhelming. We'll guide you through every step of the process in the Salt Lake Valley and beyond — from getting pre-approved to closing day.

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Why Buy in Utah?

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Know the Markets

Stodd Group has bought, renovated, and rented homes across the Wasatch Front — we know which neighborhoods offer real value and where long-term growth is headed.

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Think Like an Investor

Even if you're just buying your first home, Stodd Group will help you choose a property that can double as an investment down the road — from rental potential to resale strength.

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Real Numbers, Real Advice

Stodd Group will show you the actual costs — taxes, maintenance, insurance, the stuff pretty listings hide. You'll know exactly what you're getting into.

A SMART WAY TO START

Have You Considered House Hacking?

House hacking is how a lot of our first-time buyers actually break into the Utah market. Buy a duplex, triplex, or small multifamily, live in one unit, and rent out the others — your tenants help cover the mortgage from day one while you build equity in your own home.

✓ Live for free or at a heavily reduced cost
✓ Qualify with FHA loans (as low as 3.5% down)
✓ Build equity faster than a traditional first home
✓ A natural stepping stone to your next property
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The First-Time Buyer Process

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Get Pre-Approved

Know your budget before you start looking. We'll connect you with trusted lenders who work with first-timers.

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Find Your Home

We'll tour properties together and point out things most agents miss — like future rental potential.

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Make an Offer

We'll help you craft a competitive offer and negotiate the best terms in your favor.

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🎉 Close the Deal

We'll guide you through inspections, appraisals, and paperwork so there are no surprises at closing.

Level Up Your Real Estate Knowledge

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House Hacking Basics

In this course, you'll learn everything you need to know to weapon like all of house hacking. From finding the right property to managing tenants, you'll be equipped with the knowledge, tools, and mindset tips to turn your home into a profitable asset.

✓ Introduction to house hacking
✓ Different house hacking strategies
✓ How to analyze a house hacking deal
✓ How to build the perfect team
✓ Get 101 tools to analyze house hacks at the end
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Navigating the Buying Process

New homes will guide you through the entire home buying process in simple steps for closing the deal. You'll learn about current market conditions, evaluating properties, working with real estate agents, and making informed decisions.

✓ Step by step through the home buying process
✓ Understand how to open the MLS and use it
✓ Learn the tips and tricks of house search
✓ Understand the paperwork of your first loan
✓ Learn how to conduct the best due diligence
✓ Learn about lending and closing the deal
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Happy Homeowners

First-Time Buyer Success Stories

Real Google reviews from Utah first-time buyers we've helped to the closing table.

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Won a Bidding War

"Just closed on a house and couldn't be happier with Jocelyn! She helped us understand the SLC market and was patient with our search. Her expertise helped us win a bid with 7 competing offers."

Willy McNamara
Willy McNamara
11 months ago
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Honest & Available

"Jocelyn went above and beyond to help us get our first home! She's a straight shooter, and whenever we wanted to look at homes she was always available to take us around."

Alex Zwahlen
Alex Zwahlen
9 months ago
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Reassurance & Insight

"Jocelyn is an incredible real estate agent. Her dedication and passion for real estate is evident with what we were able to achieve with her help. She gave great insight and reassurance on buying our first home."

Brooklyn Longhurst
Brooklyn Longhurst
2 years ago
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Beginner-Friendly

"Jocelyn was awesome! She buys properties herself so she has the expertise to navigate all the ins and outs of home buying. She helped a complete beginner like myself buy a house in about a month!"

Conner Holmes
Conner Holmes
2 years ago
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Perfect First Partner

"Jocelyn was incredibly resourceful while guiding us through our first home purchase. We were in the market for our very first house hack and as an investor herself, Jocelyn was the perfect partner in our first deal!"

Joshua Bastian
Joshua Bastian
2 years ago
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Investor's Eye

"Jocelyn helped us buy our first home which is also a long term investment. She walked us through the ins and outs of everything and was especially great at helping analyze the purchase from an investment perspective."

Joshua Miller
Joshua Miller
2 years ago
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Ready to Buy Your First Home?

Let's talk about your goals and find the perfect property for you.

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