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Katy Byrom

Katy Byrom

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

  • What's the difference? | Repair costs | Alternatives | Before you accept an offer | FAQ Looking to sell your home to an iBuyer like Opendoor? Expect your final offer to be lower than your preliminary offer, possibly by thousands of dollars. That's because Opendoor deducts a service fee and repair costs from your initial…

  • 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.

  • Generally, the fastest way to sell your house is through a cash buyer, such as a "we buy houses" company or iBuyer. Most cash buyers can make you an offer within 24–48 hours and close in as little as 1–2 weeks. The downside is that they pay considerably less than fair market value. If you…

  • If you're trying to sell a house that's "ugly" — outdated or in disrepair — you may not want to spend a lot of time and money prepping it for the open market. Maybe it's already been sitting on the market for a while, and your timeline for closing is fast approaching. But what's ugly…

  • Choosing between Opendoor vs. RedfinNow was difficult before RedfinNow closed. Learn more about Opendoor and your alternatives.

  • iBuyers offer cash payment on a lightning-fast timeline and, unlike the mildly unsavory cash buyers who put up "We Buy Houses for Cash!" signs next to highway off-ramps, present a modern, hi-tech image straight out of Silicon Valley. However, you'll likely pay a premium for the convenience that iBuyers offer. In addition to the service…