Kristi Carrell is a powerhouse in Utah’s title and escrow industry, bringing 25+ years of frontline experience and a reputation for excellence that real estate professionals know and trust. With a career spanning high-level leadership, operations, and compliance, she delivers real-world insight that goes far beyond textbook theory. A licensed title and escrow professional, Kristi has mastered everything from residential and commercial closings to complex transactions like 1031 exchanges, seller financing, and reverse mortgages. Since becoming Director of Compliance in 2020, she has been on a mission to raise the bar across the industry—providing underwriting guidance, compliance leadership, and advanced training that helps professionals stay sharp, accurate, and ahead of regulatory change. Known for her dynamic teaching style and ability to make complicated topics click, Kristi doesn’t just teach CE classes—she equips professionals with tools they can use immediately to protect their deals and grow their confidence. A proud Utah native, she recharges by mountain biking, golfing, and photographing Utah’s incredible landscapes. Her energy, expertise, and passion for the industry make her classes both high-impact and highly engaging—the kind of continuing education you actually want to attend.

Dave and John Baird are brothers, business partners, and co founders of 1-800-BUY-HOUSES®, combining capital strategy, sales leadership, and hands on construction expertise to help investors buy confidently and scale efficiently. Dave Baird is a business builder and capital partner with a background in private lending and sales leadership. He has funded real estate deals across San Diego, Greater Salt Lake, and the Phoenix metro area and now helps scale 1-800-BUY-HOUSES through a national licensing model. Dave oversees strategic marketing and capital placement while training agents and investors to deliver the Perfect Cash Offer with speed and credibility. Prior to real estate, he co founded Z57.com and led the company from startup through acquisition in 2012.

John Baird holds a degree in Construction Management from Brigham Young University and spent six years with a Salt Lake City real estate investment firm managing acquisitions and construction. Known for his ability to evaluate properties and maximize value through efficient renovations, John brings deep operational insight to every deal. He lives in Salt Lake City with his two daughters, Gracie and Haddie. Together, Dave and John bring a complete perspective on real estate, helping investors move faster and with greater certainty.