About Us

Sean Taylor-Baumann

Sean’s love for Real Estate dates back to his childhood. His favorite pastime was going to open houses and doing his best to convince his parents they should move. Immediately after High School Graduation, Sean immersed himself in the real estate industry. His relentless work ethic and savvy people skills landed him a job in new home construction with McArthur Homes, where he worked for several years. Driven by a hunger for learning all sides of the business, Sean took an opportunity as the Director of Operations/Lead Generation for The Utah Life Real Estate Group. Sean played a pivotal role in developing a streamlined recruiting process and spent much of his time setting up new agents for success. In that setting, he was lead to find his true passion: full-time residential real estate.

Sean is a Utah native and thoroughly enjoys all that this beautiful state has to offer. He loves new experiences and prides himself on being “in-the-know” of Salt Lake’s hottest restaurants and activities. His clients appreciate his straight-forward attitude mixed with an endearing personality. “He made me feel like his best friend and was an expert negotiator on my behalf”.

Summit Sotheby’s International Realty has been the perfect complement to his array of talents and expertise. Sean’s love for people and building lifelong relationships is the driving force behind his ever-successful career. He and his husband, Jake Taylor, are known as the Realtor Hubbies. They are passionate about serving the LGBTQ+ community and have partnered with The Utah Pride Center to donate a portion of their referral proceeds. When Sean isn’t working hard for his clients, he enjoys spending time in the outdoors with Jake and their two dogs.

Jake Taylor-Baumann

Happiness is a communal experience!

Jake’s greatest pleasure has always been sharing joy with those around him. Jake is passionate about bringing value and contribution into the lives of every person he works with, making him the perfect choice for your real estate needs. His vast experience in sales, marketing, and finance allows Jake to confidently negotiate for his clients and deliver proven results. His primary focus is to build lasting relationships by taking the time to truly understand his clients’ needs and create a specific action plan to improve their lives through his service. Jake isn’t satisfied until his clients are happy.

Jake works side by side with his husband, Sean Baumann. Together they are known as “The Realtor Hubbies”. Their unique approach to the industry aims to combine both fun and sophistication into the real estate transaction. They feel perfectly at home within Summit Sotheby’s International Realty, where their main focus is to provide a top-notch luxury service to all of their clients, regardless of price point.

Jake graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre and Film. His clients appreciate his creative background and innovative thinking. His transition from Acting to Real Estate is driven by an underlying passion for people—a love for helping others achieve success and, through those experiences, furthering his own personal growth. The Realtor Hubbies are partnered with the Utah Pride Center and donate a portion of their referral proceeds to helping the LGBT+ community. When Jake isn’t working for you, he enjoys camping, hiking, and spending time with his husband and their two dogs. They love all that Utah has to offer and are excited to share that with you.

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