Steve Perry – 2022 President of the Salt Lake Board of Realtors®

2022 President Salt Lake Board of Realtors®

Photos: Dave Anderton

Your background includes the military and mayor of a city. How did you choose a career in real estate?

I was also in law enforcement for 11 years. I chose real estate to continue to help people and make a difference in their lives. I wanted to be involved in the community still. Real estate was a great way to do that.

What are your goals as president of the association in 2022?

My theme for the year is Raising the Bar. I want to help improve professionalism within our board. Realtors® should be the experts when it comes to writing contracts, understanding market values, and helping their clients. By taking CE education courses and brokers training their agents we can all rise together.

Utah was the second fastest growing state in 2021 when measured by percent growth. What role do Realtors® play in making the dream of homeownership possible?

Realtors® play a vital role in homeownership. With the changing economy, the complexities of buying and selling a home has never been more difficult. There are so many legal aspects that need to be looked at and performed in a proper manner to avoid the risk and pitfalls that can happen when buying or selling without a Realtor®.

What advice do you offer new agents starting in the profession?

My advice to new agents is to find a brokerage that works for them. I would recommend one that would provide a mentor for them to hold their hand and teach them how to properly execute contracts and one that is very education heavy.

What qualities make a successful Realtor®?

I find that the most successful Realtors® are ones that will go out of their comfort zone to meet new people and that will market themselves properly so that they’re not secret agents.

When you are not selling real estate, what do you do for fun?

I love to play sports with my children Such as pickleball, spike ball, and crossnet. We also love to go hiking in our beautiful mountains.

What does 2022 hold for the Wasatch Front real estate market?

This market and economy will continue to be the same as it has been the last year. Home values will increase about 7% To 9% . There is still a shortage of homes in our market. First-time home buyers will continue to struggle with the higher prices. Homeowners can look to utilize their equity to purchase investment properties.