Ammon Childs on 17 Years in Utah Real Estate & Building Wealth | RR-007

Veteran Utah real estate agent Ammon Childs shares 17 years of hard-won lessons on new construction, the NAR settlement, and why real estate is the best path to long-term wealth. Watch the full interview on From Rents to Roots.

Ammon Childs on 17 Years in Utah Real Estate & Building Wealth | RR-007

Ammon Childs on 17 Years in Utah Real Estate, Getting Rich Slowly, and Why He Wishes He'd Bought More

Why Ammon Childs Believes Real Estate Is Still the Smartest Long-Term Investment in Utah

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A veteran Utah agent shares hard-won lessons from new construction, luxury sales, and the NAR settlement — plus the single piece of advice he would give his younger self about building wealth through real estate.

Work Hard Mortgage helps families achieve the dream of homeownership in Utah with expert guidance, creative financing solutions, and a commitment to education.

In this episode of From Rents to Roots , host Ryan Harding sits down with Ammon Childs, a veteran Utah real estate agent with 17 years of experience spanning new construction, luxury homes, land development, and commercial leasing. Ammon's journey began when he noticed a friend's life looked "a little more free" than his own — and decided to chase that freedom through a career built on relationships, hard work, and an unshakable belief in the power of property ownership.

This conversation is packed with practical guidance for first-time buyers , move-up buyers, and anyone curious about building wealth through real estate in the Utah housing market . Ammon breaks down the pros and cons of new construction versus resale homes , explains why the NAR settlement could actually improve the industry, and delivers a blunt truth about wealth: "Show me one wealthy person out there that doesn't own real estate. I've yet to meet one."

For anyone dreaming of homeownership , navigating mortgage rate concerns , or wondering whether now is the right time to buy a home in Utah , Ammon's story offers both encouragement and a reality check. He reflects on knocking doors for business, adapting through market cycles, and his single biggest regret: not buying more properties sooner. His core message is simple but powerful — real estate is how you get rich slowly , and the best time to start is always earlier than you think.

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Ammon Childs

Veteran Utah real estate agent with 17 years in residential, new construction, luxury, land development, and commercial leasing

Married father of three; established professional reflecting on long-term growth and industry experience

Real estate professional, homeowner, investor mindset, advisor to first-time and move-up buyers

Ammon brings nearly two decades of transactional experience to the practical questions buyers and sellers face in today's Utah market. Here are the insights you can apply to your own journey:

Beyond transaction tactics, Ammon's interview surfaces enduring truths about work, wealth, and the purpose of professional service:

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Whether you are a first-time buyer, looking to upgrade, or exploring investment properties in Utah, Work Hard Mortgage is here to guide you with education, creative strategies, and personalized support.

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