Global Real Estate Advisor · Summit Sotheby's International Realty · Ivins, Utah
Your trusted advisor for Ivins & Southern Utah real estate
27 years of experience, Sotheby's heritage, and a local's guide to Ivins.
Your Trusted Advisor
For 27 years I've helped families buy and sell real estate in Utah, and today I focus on Ivins, Kayenta, Entrada, Santa Clara, and St. George. As a Global Real Estate Advisor with Summit Sotheby's International Realty, I pair that local experience with one of the most recognized names in real estate.
What that means for you: honest guidance on value and timing, marketing with global reach, and a neighbor who follows Ivins City Council and Planning Commission meetings, HOA records and local rules, so you know what you're buying into.
Explore IvinsTalk with RobertEverything Ivins
Ivins sits at the mouth of Snow Canyon in southwestern Washington County. Here's what I keep up with for clients and neighbors, from HOAs and city meetings to the rules that matter before you buy. Every fact links to its source.
Start here
Population and city facts with sources, every community and HOA, meeting videos, history, homes and things to do, on one page.
Open the Ivins guide →Moving here
Everything a new resident needs, each fact linked to the official source:
Communities & HOAs
165 recorded plats and 38 registered HOAs, mapped from Washington County GIS and the Utah HOA Registry, with HOA contact details from the registry.
Communities & HOAs map →History
November 14
On November 14, 1957, the Washington County News printed a full newspaper page that mentions Ivins (page 7). Read the Ivins items on the original page below to see what was happening in town that week.
Read today's entry →Coming up
Before you buy
Under Ivins City Code 16.12.123, rentals of fewer than 30 days aren't allowed in residential zones, except a licensed bed and breakfast or the resort-commercial mixed-use overlay; the short-term rental overlay (16.07.802) applies only where it was vested under Ordinance 2015-04. Ivins City Code
Short-term rental rules →Ivins Meetings
Watch the newest public meetings and read the agendas and minutes, copied from the city's official archive. Updated every day.
Source: City of Ivins meeting archive (Granicus). Videos play here, watch-only; agendas and minutes are unedited copies of the city's records. Updated November 14, 2026.
The OwnUtah Journal
Source: Center for the Arts at Kayenta, “Utah Poet Laureate” event page , published Sept. 25, 2026 (no author listed; accessed Nov. 14, 2026). Visit the original page for tickets a…
The City of Ivins has posted agendas for two public meetings next week: the Ivins Planning Commission on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 , and the Ivins City Council on Thursday, Novemb…
Source: Ivins City Newsletter, November 2026 (Vol. 26, Issue 11) , “AARP Age-Friendly Survey Results: What You Want to See in Ivins Parks & Outdoor Spaces,” by the Ivins AARP Age-F…
The Ivins City Council and Ivins Planning Commission held a joint work meeting on Thursday, August 6, 2026 . According to the posted minutes, the meeting was called to order at 4:0…
Source: St. George News, “GE Aerospace employees lend a hand at Ivins retirement home for Veterans Day” by Jessi Bang, Nov. 11, 2026. Read the original article for the full story. …
Here’s my weekly look at what’s happening in Kayenta, the red-rock arts neighborhood on the west side of Ivins, for Thursday, November 12 through Wednesday, November 18, 2026. It’s…
Why Robert Bolar?
Robert Bolar brings to real estate a background in business, negotiation, property management, farming, service, and community involvement. He has 27 years of real estate experience and 15 years of real estate leadership training in local, state, and national real estate issues, and consistently ranks among the top 1% of agents nationwide.
As a listing agent, he knows how to position and sell properties, thanks to nearly a decade developing marketing and sales strategies for AOL Time Warner, Netscape, and a major regional newspaper. He's a Certified Residential Specialist, past board president, bilingual, and an aggressive negotiator on his clients' behalf. He can explain a real estate contract as quickly as he can deconstruct a complicated easement.
A Utah resident since 1987 who grew up on a 2,000-acre farm, Robert now specializes in Ivins, Kayenta, Entrada, Santa Clara, and St. George: luxury and red rock view properties, plus residential, commercial, construction management, farms and ranches, and home staging. He is the founder of OwnUtah.com and SellUtah.com, and loves golfing, hiking, and exploring with his wife and two children.
Bottom line: When dealing with the most significant transactions in people's lives, solid ethics are essential. Your best interest is always Robert's main concern.
Robert Bolar, REALTOR® · Summit Sotheby's International Realty · Utah License #5631450-SA00
Accomplishments
Two decades of production, designations, and leadership at the local, state, and national level.
CRS · GRI (2004) · e-PRO (2003) · NAR C2EX (2019) · Past Chairman, Utah MLS Board · Past Realtor Board President · Utah State Real Estate Instructor
Testimonials
5.0 · 69 Google reviews Read all reviews on Google ›4.9 · 42 Zillow reviews Read all reviews on Zillow ›4.5 · 17 Yelp reviews Read all reviews on Yelp ›
121 testimonials from buyers, sellers, students, and fellow agents, including 61 Google reviews, 18 Yelp reviews, and 41 Zillow reviews.
★★★★★“Robert was very professional and he gave us the best advice on how to sell our home if I ever sell another home I will have him be my realtor”
★★★★★“Robert Bolar was fantastic to work with. He’s knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely had our best interests in mind throughout the entire process. Communication was clear, expectations were set early, and he followed through every step of the way. I’d confidently recommend Robert to anyone looking for a smooth, professional real estate experience.”
★★★★★“Robert Bolar is an exceptional realtor. He truly listened to our needs and went above and beyond to help make our dream of living in Southern Utah a reality. Throughout the entire process, we felt confident that he always had our best interests at heart. Robert is professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly responsive whenever we had questions or needed guidance. We highly recommend him at Summit Sotheby’s International Realty. Thank you, Robert!”
★★★★★“Robert is extremely knowledgeable and professional; he absolutely puts his clients first and advocates for them like it's nobody's business! I will refer Robert any chance I have.”
★★★★★“Robert went far and beyond my expectations. I was moving from Denver to St George as a RENTER, not a buyer (at this time). Robert was more interested in finding a place for me than he was looking to receive a commission by selling me a house. Robert spent an entire day, away from his normal schedule, to drive me around the ENTIRE St George area to find a townhouse that fit my requirements to RENT. I much appreciate his time, professionalism, and friendship.”
★★★★★“Robert Bolar is the greatest real estate agent I’ve ever worked with. He’s incredibly kind, patient, and a great listener. We went house shopping to SO many homes with all of our kids. He interacted with my kids and made it so much fun for them. When we said goodbye to Robert, my kids asked if we could meet up with him again and told me how much they were going to miss him ❤️
I 💯 % recommend him to anyone who is listing or looking to purchase a home in the area.”
How I Can Help
OwnUtah.com specializes in residential sales, new construction, commercial sales and leasing, and more across Washington County and Southern Utah, with full access to the Washington County MLS.
Proven marketing strategies to position your home, generate offers, and leave nothing on the table. Send me some basic information and I'll get the process started.
Tell me your search criteria and I'll get to work immediately. Together, we'll find your next dream home, from Kayenta view homes to St. George condos.
Want to know what your home is worth? I'll provide comparable sales information for your neighborhood. No obligation. No catch.
Tried selling on your own, or your listing expired? Get an honest review of what happened and a fresh strategy to get it sold.
Experience with lots and land, farms and ranches, new construction, and construction management.
Communities I Serve
I specialize in Ivins, Kayenta, Snow Canyon, Santa Clara and St. George, and serve buyers and sellers throughout Washington County, Utah.
Ivins homes for sale
A small, scenic city at the mouth of Snow Canyon, surrounded by red rock and black lava ridges. Ivins is home to the Tuacahn Center for the Arts and Black Desert Resort, with quiet neighborhoods and wide-open views.
Explore Ivins →Kayenta real estate
An arts-focused desert community in Ivins, known for homes designed to blend into the landscape, walking trails, galleries and dark night skies.
Explore Kayenta →Snow Canyon homes
Homes near Snow Canyon State Park put sandstone cliffs, lava flows, hiking and biking trails at your door, between Ivins, St. George and Santa Clara.
Explore Snow Canyon →Santa Clara, UT homes
A historic town with pioneer roots and established, tree-lined neighborhoods, set between Ivins and St. George.
Explore Santa Clara →St. George luxury real estate
Southern Utah's largest city, with year-round sunshine, golf, dining, healthcare and shopping, plus luxury homes from golf communities to view estates.
Explore St. George →Southern Utah real estate
From Washington and Hurricane to Toquerville, La Verkin, Springdale and Virgin near Zion National Park, I help buyers and sellers across all of Washington County.
Explore Washington County →Questions Buyers & Sellers Ask
The right agent is someone who knows Ivins neighborhoods, HOAs and values firsthand and communicates clearly. I'm Robert Bolar, an Ivins-based REALTOR® and Global Real Estate Advisor with Summit Sotheby's International Realty, with 27 years of real estate experience. You can read what my clients say in the testimonials above.
Buyers often ask about Kayenta, Padre Canyon near Tuacahn, Black Desert Resort, the Snow Canyon area and established neighborhoods near Red Mountain and the original Ivins townsite. Each has its own feel, lot sizes and HOA rules. See my Ivins homes for sale guide.
Ivins City bills water, sewer, storm drain, garbage and BluCan recycling together on one monthly utility bill; call the city at 435-628-0606 (option 1) or sign up on the city's Utility Services page. Garbage cans come from Washington County Solid Waste (435-673-2813). Electricity is Rocky Mountain Power and natural gas is Enbridge Gas (formerly Dominion Energy). Everything else is in my New to Ivins guide.
Ivins City regulates nightly rentals and limits where they're allowed, and many HOAs add their own rules. If rental income matters to you, I'll help you verify the current city code and the CC&Rs for the specific home before you buy.
Many Ivins communities, including Kayenta, have architectural guidelines, landscaping rules and HOA fees. I review the CC&Rs and HOA documents with you before you write an offer, so there are no surprises.
Ask me for a free market analysis. I'll compare recent sales near you, adjust for your home's views, lot and upgrades, and give you an honest range. No obligation.
Ivins is home, but I help buyers and sellers across Southern Utah, including Santa Clara, St. George, Snow Canyon and all of Washington County.
Contact Me
Buying, selling, or new to Ivins and have a question? Ask me anything. Free consultation. No obligation. No catch. I'll get back to you as soon as possible.
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— Robert · 801-737-3333
Robert Bolar, REALTOR®
Summit Sotheby's International Realty
Office 558 S 170 W, Ivins, UT 84738
Phone 801-737-3333
Email Robert@OwnUtah.com
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Utah License #5631450-SA00