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Katy Baker

Katy Baker

Content Writer

Katy has written for Real Estate Witch since 2021, focusing primarily on non-traditional home sales and real estate costs. She's passionate about helping people unpack the complexities of real estate and make more informed decisions around buying, selling, and investing.

When not researching home selling trends or interviewing real estate attorneys about the ins-and-outs of probate sales, she enjoys roaming around Chattanooga with her cocker spaniel and absorbing all that she can from the handy people at Ace Hardware (who are patiently coaching her through a remodel of her 1930's cottage). Katy holds a BA from San Diego State University, an MA from Pepperdine, and — most importantly — a "Best Auntie Ever" distinction from her 13 nieces and nephews.

Expertise: Non-traditional home sales; cash home buyers; iBuyers; real estate costs; real estate trends

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Featured Published Articles

  • Selling to Redfin Now lets you avoid the stress and hassle of a traditional home sale. But that convenience comes at a price. Here's what you should know.

  • Powered by Clever Real Estate, Clever Offers is a free service that helps you find the most competitive cash offers for your home.  The financial benefits of getting competing offers can be significant.  Our team recently spoke to Michael from Indianapolis, who sold his childhood home through Clever Offers in March 2025. He had inherited…

  • Prevu is a discount real estate brokerage that advertises large rebates for eligible home buyers and a 2% listing commission for sellers. Prevu offers these savings by connecting buyers and sellers with its salaried agents who do many — but not all — of the tasks of a full-service agent. Here's what you should know.

  • What was Zillow Make Me Move? Zillow Make Me Move catered to home owners who weren't 100% sure they wanted to sell, but could be persuaded if a buyer came along with the right offer. Rather than having to go through the process of finding a realtor and listing on the MLS, Zillow Make Me…

  • A home buyer rebate is when your agent gives you some of the commission fee they earn on your purchase. You may also hear it called a commission rebate.

  • See the top iBuyers ranked. Plus, learn how iBuyers work, which companies pay the most, and how to find the best offer.