Utah's New REPC (Nov. 1, 2026): What Changed in the Utah Real Estate Purchase Contract for Buyers and Sellers
Reviewing a purchase contract before signing. Photo by RDNE Stock project on Pexels (free to use under the Pexels License). By Carol Sancho, Utah Real Estate Advisor & Relocation Guide | November 2, 2026 Leia em português: Novo REPC de Utah | Lea en español: Nuevo REPC de Utah What changed in Utah’s new Real Estate Purchase Contract (REPC), and when do buyers and sellers have to use it? Short answer: A new version of the Utah Real Estate Purchase Contract became available on November 1, 2026 , and agents can no longer use the old version for new offers starting January 1, 2027 . The biggest changes are separate appraisal and financing deadlines, a 50% default for earnest money released to the seller if a buyer cancels for financing, a requirement to deliver the full appraisal to cancel, smart home devices included by default, and a $300-per-day minimum holdover fee for sellers who stay past possession. If you are getting ready to buy o...