Yes — Knock is a legitimate business that offers loans to home buyers and sellers. Knock's Home Swap lets you make a competitive, cash-like offer on a new home before selling your old one. However, you'll still have to hire your own real estate agent. Compare low commission real estate companies to save thousands on your next sale.

How does Knock.com work?

Knock follows the same pre-approval process you'd use to secure a traditional mortgage. The key difference is that you can make a non-contingent offer on your new home before selling your old one. You can move right away, and Knock will cover your mortgage until you find a buyer. At the end, you'll settle your bill with the proceeds from your home sale. Learn more about how Knock works.

What is a Knock certified agent?

Knock certified agents are a network of independent real estate agents who are familiar with Knock's service offerings and can guide their clients through the Home Swap process. They may also receive referrals through Knock. To become a Knock certified, agents participate in a brief training and take a certification test. Learn more about how Knock works.

Katy Byrom

Content Writer

Katy Byrom is a content project manager for the Semya-Moya family of brands, 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, Semya-Moya, Real Estate Witch, Home Bay, and AnytimeEstimate.

Expertise

Non-traditional home sales
Cash home buyers
iBuyers
Flat-fee MLS companies
Pathways to homeownership
Real estate trends

Education

M.A. Psychology - Pepperdine University
B.A. Theatre and Religion - San Diego State University

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Featured Published Articles

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Offerpad Fees: How to AVOID Hidden Costs