Dr. Haws'
Utah Buyer Playbook
The exact 10-step system Utah's "Doctor of Real Estate" uses to help buyers win homes — even in competitive markets — without overpaying.
Dr. David R. Haws
Utah's Doctor of Real Estate
19+
Years Experience
$200M+
Homes Sold
500+
Happy Buyers
94%
Offer Acceptance Rate
▶ Watch: Dr. Haws Explains His Buyer Strategy
The Dr. Haws 10-Step Buyer Prescription
The exact process that gives Utah buyers a competitive edge
🩺 Diagnosis: Know Your Numbers
Credit score, DTI ratio, savings. Dr. Haws reviews your full financial picture before you ever tour a home.
📋 Get Pre-Approved (Not Pre-Qualified)
A full underwritten pre-approval makes your offer as strong as cash. We connect you with Utah's top lenders.
🎯 Define Your Prescription
Location, size, must-haves vs. nice-to-haves. We build your custom search criteria so you only see homes worth your time.
🔍 Strategic Home Search
MLS access, pocket listings, and Dr. Haws' network. You see homes before they hit the market.
🏘️ Neighborhood Due Diligence
Schools, commute, flood zones, HOA, future development. We diagnose the neighborhood, not just the house.
✍️ Craft a Winning Offer
Price strategy, escalation clauses, contingencies, personal letters. Dr. Haws has a 94% offer acceptance rate.
🤝 Negotiate Like a Doctor
Inspection findings become negotiating tools. We typically recover $5K–$20K in repairs or credits after inspection.
🔬 Home Inspection & Appraisal
We attend every inspection. If the appraisal comes in low, we know exactly how to protect you.
🚶 Final Walkthrough
We verify all agreed repairs are complete and the home is in the condition you purchased it in.
🔑 Keys in Hand
Closing day. We walk you through every document, explain every number, and hand you the keys to your new home.
Utah Affordability Calculator
See how much home you can realistically afford in Utah's 2026 market
Max Home Price
$372,149
Est. Monthly Payment
$2,100/mo
Loan Amount
$342,149
Based on 28% front-end / 36% back-end DTI ratios. Does not include property taxes or insurance.
🚨 5 Mistakes That Cost Utah Buyers Thousands
Dr. Haws' diagnosis of the most common buyer errors — and the prescription to fix them
Getting pre-qualified instead of pre-approved
✓ Fix: Full underwritten pre-approval only — sellers ignore pre-qual letters in competitive markets
Skipping the home inspection to win a bid
✓ Fix: Never waive inspection — use it as a negotiating tool instead with Dr. Haws' guidance
Maxing out your budget on the purchase price
✓ Fix: Keep 3–5% in reserve for repairs, furniture, and unexpected costs after closing
Falling in love with a house before due diligence
✓ Fix: Diagnose the neighborhood, HOA, flood zone, and school district BEFORE getting emotionally attached
Not locking your interest rate at the right time
✓ Fix: Dr. Haws coordinates with your lender on optimal rate lock timing based on market conditions
What Utah Buyers Are Saying
Real results from real homeowners Dr. Haws has helped buy
“We were first-time buyers and had no idea where to start. Dr. Haws walked us through every step, negotiated $15K off the asking price, and got us into our dream home in Farmington. He made it completely stress-free.”
Tyler & Megan S.
Farmington, UT
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Dr. Haws will personally review your situation and create a custom buying strategy — no obligation.
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