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Katy Baker is a content writer for Clever Real Estate, focusing primarily on non-traditional home sales and related trends. She's passionate about helping people unpack the complexities of real estate and make more informed decisions around buying, selling, and investing.
Prior to joining clever, she held roles as a writer, editor, content manager, and marketing director for various nonprofits and startups. Her real estate writing has been featured in publications such as MSN, Media Feed, Real Estate Witch, and Home Bay.
| Expertise: Non-traditional home sale; real estate commission; real estate market trends. Education: BA - San Diego State University; MA - Pepperdine University |

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