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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

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  • 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…

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  • Looking to sell your home to Opendoor? Expect your final offer to be lower than your preliminary offer, possibly by tens of thousands of dollars. That's because Opendoor deducts a service fee and 'condition adjustment' (factoring in estimated repair costs and buyer concessions) from your initial offer. Opendoor may also make adjustments based on local…

  • Opendoor is the country's largest iBuyer. Although new competitors have entered the market, it still completes nearly twice as many purchases as all other companies in the space combined. However, just because Opendoor is the leading iBuyer, that doesn't mean it will always be your best choice.