Fall Festival Thanksgiving Point

Northern Wasatch Association of Realtorsevent

As we move into the autumn months, there are lot’s of fun things taking place during the month of September, and one of those events is the 12th Annual Harvest Festival at Thanksgiving Point. So mark your calendars for September 24th from 10 AM to 4 PM and grab your family and friends! There are so many things going on, including kids crafts, music, and the annual giant pumpkin weigh-off! This popular event is put on by Utah’s Giant Pumpkin Growers! What is the largest pumpkin you’ve ever seen? While you’re taking in the events of the Harvest Festival, take a moment to also check out Birdosity! Come and explore the wonders of the birds and how to identify the …

Self Defense for Realtors

Northern Wasatch Association of RealtorsAdvice

Working in real estate can be dangerous. There has been increasing number of attacks on real estate agents in America. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the industry has seen an average of 77 work-related deaths per year from 2011 to 2014. You can arm yourself with a healthy dose of skepticism and mistrust. As an agent you might be an easy target and here’s why: You are expected to meet anyone at any time potentially alone. Real estate is the only business that publicly announces, “Hey come on in! I am going to be alone in an empty house all day!” Real estate agents have a certain reputation including an image of wealth. Now is a great …

Affiliate Golf

Northern Wasatch Association of Realtorsevent

The Northern Wasatch Association of Realtors Affiliate Committee held their annual Golf Tournament on Friday, August 12th at The Barn Golf Course in North Ogden.  Over 136 Golfers participated as well as 18 Hole Sponsors.   A hot breakfast was prepared in the morning by Troy Thompson and The Nook & Kranny Home Inspection Team as well as Dale Thompson and Mark Gonzalez. Our lunch was also sponsored by UtahRealEstate.com MLS. The 1st place team was awarded their local NWAOR Dues for 2017, and the 2nd & 3rd place teams were awarded $50.00 & $25.00 to each member of their foursome. Many amazing raffle prizes were provided by The NWAOR Affiliate Committee as well as the individual hole sponsors. We want …

Logistics of Self Employment (Health Insurance, Setting up an LLC)

Northern Wasatch Association of RealtorsAdvice

Have you ever dreamed of working for yourself? Self-employment is a popular dream many people have, but how do you turn that dream into a reality? To help you move forward to becoming self-employed, here are 5 important steps to take. Personal assessment. Deciding to go into business for yourself is an exciting time—and a scary time. As you begin your journey towards self-employment, take a moment to do an internal evaluation and determine what skills you have that are transferable and which industries you have a great working knowledge of. As you consider these skills, here are some questions to ask yourself: What would you like to spend your time doing, what product or service would you like to …