Ammon Childs entered real estate 17 years ago not with a grand plan, but with curiosity sparked by a friend whose life seemed to offer more freedom. He discovered he was good with people, loved the process, and found meaning in helping clients navigate one of the largest financial decisions of their lives. Early in his career he joined a builder and spent 12 years immersed in new construction, giving him rare depth in that segment of the market. Over time, commercial leases, luxury listings, land development, and first-time buyer transactions all came his way. His approach is consistent: white glove service regardless of price point, referrals built through doing right by people, and a willingness to still knock doors even after 17 years. His take on the NAR settlement is measured and optimistic: it will require agents to articulate their value more clearly, which is a good thing. His core financial belief: just buy the real estate. It appreciates over time, and the regret is almost always about not buying more, sooner.
Life Lessons
- • Just buy that real estate — it appreciates over time.
- • I always know there’s a little more I need to learn.
- • What I do for one, I’ll do for all my clients.
- • Real estate is get rich slowly.
- • Are you looking to save money or make money?
- • My favorite leads are referral-based.
Memorable Quotes
"Are you looking to save money, or are you looking to make money?"
Ammon Childs
Buy the Real Estate — Ammon Childs on 17 Years of Utah Real Estate
"I always know that there’s a little more that I need to learn."
Ammon Childs
Buy the Real Estate — Ammon Childs on 17 Years of Utah Real Estate
"My favorite type of leads are referral-based."
Ammon Childs
Buy the Real Estate — Ammon Childs on 17 Years of Utah Real Estate
"This is a great opportunity as a real estate agent to say — these are the reasons why you’re hiring me."
Ammon Childs
Buy the Real Estate — Ammon Childs on 17 Years of Utah Real Estate
"What I do for one, I’ll do for all my clients."
Ammon Childs
Buy the Real Estate — Ammon Childs on 17 Years of Utah Real Estate
"If I could go back and tell younger Ammon one thing, it was: just buy that real estate."
Ammon Childs
Buy the Real Estate — Ammon Childs on 17 Years of Utah Real Estate
Stories
Ammon Childs
The Hidden Costs Buyers Miss in New Construction
New construction in Utah is booming because inventory is short and the only way to get more is to build it. But Ammon has seen buyers fall in love with new construction and overlook the costs that come after closing: landscaping, fencing, window blinds, appliances, the years it takes for trees to mature, the months of waiting through a fluctuating rate environment. Without an advisor who knows to ask about these things, buyers close on a home they love and then feel financially blindsided weeks later. This story is a 'what I wish more buyers knew' moment — not designed to scare, but to prepare.
Ammon Childs
Door Knocking in the Age of Instagram
Ammon’s best leads are referrals. But he still knocks doors. After taking a listing, he walks the neighborhood with flyers, introduces himself, and has direct conversations with neighbors. That approach — low-tech, slightly uncomfortable, face-to-face — has produced real results. In a world of curated digital marketing, Ammon’s willingness to knock doors stands out. After 17 years and a strong referral network, he is still willing to do the unglamorous, basic work that most people avoid.
Ammon Childs
Just Buy That Real Estate
Near the end of the episode, Ammon is asked what advice he would give buyers right now. He doesn’t hesitate. If he could go back and tell younger Ammon one thing, it would be this: just buy that real estate. It appreciates over time. Rates come and go — and you can refinance. The forecast suggests rates will continue to fall. His regret is not buying more, sooner. Ryan echoes it: much of his own financial growth has come from real estate appreciation and rental properties, not his primary career income. Their shared message: real estate is how you get rich slowly — and that is not a criticism of slow. It is an endorsement of it.
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