Katy Roberts

If you want a real estate experience that feels clear, confident, and surprisingly enjoyable, you are in the right place. Clients often say it feels like they can finally exhale because they know I am running point, anticipating details, smoothing out the bumps, and keeping everything moving so they can actually enjoy the ride.

I work best with people who want a trusted partner in their corner… someone who listens closely, understands nuance, and handles the heavy lifting. My clients are thoughtful, collaborative decision-makers who appreciate expertise, communication, and the relief of not having to manage every detail themselves. They trust me to turn what feels overwhelming into clarity.

If you want a strategic guide who blends experience, intuition, creativity, and data (the helpful kind, not the overload kind), we will make an excellent team.

How I Help Buyers

Buying a home is emotional, nuanced, and for most people completely unfamiliar. I translate what you are feeling into a smart, confident plan. I step into your shoes and see a home through your eyes, helping you understand not only the facts but the context behind them so you can move forward with clarity.

I also help you think beyond the moment by anticipating how future market conditions, neighborhood shifts, and broader trends might impact your investment. My goal is to help you buy a home you will love living in and feel great selling one day. A place that enriches your life now and quietly works as a wealth-building tool over time.

You focus on imagining your life in the space. I will handle the strategy, negotiations, and foresight that set you up for long-term success.

How I Help Sellers

Selling a home is part logistics, part psychology, and part storytelling. I position your home so buyers feel that instant spark — the “this is the one” moment that leads to stronger offers and a smoother process.

Compass’ elevated marketing and my creativity work together to showcase your home beautifully, anticipate buyer behavior, and eliminate typical seller headaches. You will always know what is coming next without micromanaging a thing.

Clients choose me because the process feels seamless. They return (and send their friends and family) because it actually was.

What You Can Expect Working With Me

• Clear strategy: Confident decisions, zero confusion 
• Expert navigation: Nuance handled and obstacles anticipated 
• Elevated presentation: Polished, intentional marketing that stands out 
• Strong relationships: Trusted agent connections that boost exposure and offers 
• Strategic negotiation: I fine-tune the many levers of real estate and think beyond the standard playbook to find creative, win-win solutions 
• Transparent communication: You will know what matters without information overload 
• A true partner: Collaborative, caring, and steady from start to finish 
• A fully managed experience: You hand me the moving parts and I turn them into clarity and ease

If you want a partner who will walk with you, advocate for you, and handle the nuance so you can stay focused on the big picture, we will get along beautifully.

A Little More About Me

I am a California native who made Seattle home in 2006 and quickly nested into the Ballard community. When I am not selling real estate, you will find me at the park with my kids, wandering farmers markets, hosting block parties and neighborhood events, exploring breweries and wineries, or hiking any trail with a good view.

I am also a mom to a neurodiverse kid, which has stretched my flexibility, patience, and communication skills in ways I never expected. In a world that is finally and hopefully learning to celebrate people’s differences, that experience has made me a better mom, a better real estate agent, and a more grounded human.

I run on travel, coffee, and champagne. And if we cross paths in the neighborhood or even in an airport halfway around the world, I hope you will say hi.