Rett Smith
Broker of Record
Is the Owner and Principal Broker of Outland Real Estate Group, Rett brings over 25 years of full-time Real Estate experience in Southern Utah. Rett is a highly skilled professional with deep knowledge of the real estate market, contracts, negotiations, and property transactions.Rett has helped His clients successfully navigate the complex issues that can arise in the acquisition of or disposition of their homes. Rett has been intimately involved in the acquisition and eventual development of a 51 unit Town Home project which focused on "Attainable" Housing. Rett's clients have chosen Him to work with them due to His;
- Market Expertise – He has a strong understanding of local and national real estate trends, property values, and economic factors affecting the market.
- Negotiation Skills – He is skilled in securing the best deals for clients, whether buying, selling, or leasing properties.
- Legal & Contract Knowledge – Hi is proficient in contracts, disclosures, and real estate laws to ensure smooth transactions while protecting his clients' interests.
- Networking & Connections – He has proven established relationships with lenders, attorneys, contractors, inspectors, and espcially other industry professionals.
- Strong Communication – His ability to clearly explain and educate His clients on complex transactions, market conditions, and investment opportunities.
- Marketing & Sales Skills – His expertise in digital and traditional marketing strategies to list and sell properties efficiently.
- Leadership & Management – He alos manages his brokerage, recruits, trains, and supervises his agents while ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
Rett has a unique speciality that very few agents or brokers across the nation have. Rett is known as an REO (Real Estate Owned) Broker, a real estate professional who specializes in handling bank-owned properties (REO properties). These properties have gone through foreclosure and failed to sell at auction, leading lenders, banks, or government agencies to take ownership. Rett is known as the specialist in default and foreclosure in His local market. Rett currently serves as the Master Broker for the Natiional REO Brokers Association "NRBA" for the State of Utah www.NRBA.com. Rett represents many of the largest National Banks and Governmental Agencies in the disposition of their various assetts.
Some Responsibilities of an REO Broker:
- Property Valuation & BPOs (Broker Price Opinions) – Assessing the market value of foreclosed homes.
- Securing & Maintaining Properties – Coordinating property clean-outs, repairs, and securing vacant homes.
- Marketing & Selling REO Properties – Listing properties on the MLS, working with investors, and marketing distressed homes.
- Negotiating with Buyers – Facilitating transactions between banks and potential buyers.
- Handling Bank Requirements & Paperwork – Managing compliance, documentation, and bank-specific selling procedures.
Why Banks Choose to Use REO Brokers?
- Our expertise in distressed property sales.
- Our knowledge of the foreclosure processes in our States.
- Our connections with investors and buyers.
- Our ability to handle high-volume REO portfolios.
In short, Rett represents the regions finest properties with exceptional skill using the most innovative technologies currently available. His extensive background and relationships have provided not only His Clients but also His Agents Clients with a deep understanding of the mindset of home buyers and sellers, as well as a thorough knowledge of the regional marketplace.






