Most people who Google "best realtor in Heber" aren't shopping for a ranked list. They're trying to figure out who to trust with a big decision in an unfamiliar market. I'd rather help you ask the right questions than try to convince you I'm the answer.
Below: a short framework for choosing an agent here — and a quick word about how I work, so you can decide for yourself.
No pressure, no pitch. Just an honest conversation.
Wasatch County has a lot of agents. Some are great. Some live two hours away and only show up for the listing photos. Here's what I'd want to know before hiring one — including, honestly, before hiring me.
Heber isn't Park City and it isn't Provo. Snow loads, water rights, micro-climates, septic vs. sewer, which streets flood in spring — none of it shows up on Zillow. An agent who commutes from Salt Lake usually learns it the hard way: with your money.
The right answer to "should I buy this house?" is sometimes "not this one." If your agent has never talked you out of an offer, that's not a feature. You want someone whose reputation matters more than any single commission.
Especially for second homes, investment properties, and 1031 exchanges, you want someone who can pencil out the actual math — net yield, carry costs, exit assumptions — not just hand you a comp sheet and a smile.
Most Heber transactions hinge on a 24-hour window somewhere — inspection report, counter offer, appraisal pushback. If your agent is hard to reach on a Saturday, you'll feel it. Especially if you're buying from out of state.
If you read those four and a name came to mind, hire that person. If nothing came to mind, the rest of this page is a quick word about how I work — and you can decide.
Before real estate, I spent 15 years in finance. Numbers, negotiation, and figuring out what things are actually worth — that was my day job. Then I moved to Heber Valley with my family and stayed.
I'm not going to tell you Heber is right for everyone or that every house I show you is a good buy. What I will do is give you straight information and the kind of guidance that holds up five years from now.
I live here. My kids go to school here. When I tell you about a neighborhood, I'm telling you about my Tuesday — not reading from a brochure.
Read the longer version on the About page →
Wasatch County is small geographically and big in character variation. Each of these areas is 10–25 minutes apart but feels distinct. Quick orientation below — the deep dives live on each area page.
The hub. Grocery stores, schools, restaurants, day-to-day infrastructure. Heber City feels like a place where people live, not vacation. Price range varies widely — mid $400Ks to acreage in the millions.
Smaller, quieter, resort-oriented. Hot springs, golf courses, Swiss-village character. Strong second-home and short-term-rental market where zoning allows. Mid $600Ks and up.
Gated golf community with mountain views and resort amenities. One of the valley's most curated addresses for buyers who want the full lifestyle package.
The Mayflower Mountain Resort corridor is reshaping pricing on the east side of the valley — Jordanelle, the east benches of Heber, and Red Ledges. Worth understanding before you buy anywhere nearby.
Not sure where you'd land? The Heber vs. Midway comparison →
Verified Google reviews from past Heber Valley clients. Three below; the full set lives on the reviews page.
We were out-of-state buyers searching for the perfect vacation home in Heber, and Ashley helped make it a reality. From accommodating last-minute showings to staying on top of every detail once we went under contract, she was incredibly dependable, responsive, and a joy to work with.
Ashley helped us through a 1031 exchange — limited window, multiple parties, tight situation. There were times I was ready to give up but she encouraged us, and now we own our dream home. We owe that to Ashley.
Working with Ashley was one of the best decisions we made during our home selling and buying journey. From day one she made the process feel smooth and we felt informed every step of the way.
Look for someone who lives in the valley, works it full-time, and has reviews from clients in your situation — out-of-state buyer, 1031 exchange, first-time buyer, whatever applies.
Interview two or three. Pick the one who tells you something you weren't expecting to hear.
In most Heber Valley transactions, the seller's side covers buyer-agent compensation as part of the listing agreement.
Following the 2024 NAR settlement, that compensation is now negotiated more transparently. I walk every client through the exact structure on their specific deal before they sign anything.
All of it. Heber City, Midway, Charleston, Daniel, Wallsburg, Red Ledges, Tuhaye, Victory Ranch, Jordanelle, and the Deer Valley East Village corridor.
I also represent buyers and sellers in adjacent Summit County communities when the deal makes sense.
Yes. Real estate is my full-time work. Showings, calls, and contract work happen on the timeline buyers and sellers actually need — which often means evenings and weekends, especially for out-of-state buyers.
Fifteen years in finance before real estate. The longer version is on the About page. The relevant version: I read deals as numbers first, stories second.
Yes. The listing side is where the finance background does the most work — pricing to the dollar instead of to the feeling, and structuring the negotiation through inspection and appraisal so you don't leave money on the table or chase the market down.
No pressure, no 47-email drip campaign. Tell me what you're thinking and I'll give you honest answers. Same-day replies most days.