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ā ā ā ā ā "My wife and I went through three realtors in three different regions of the tri-state area, and countless lost offers and bad experiences later we felt burnt out and frustrated. Cate completely changed our perspective on the process, she was proactive, engaging, friendly, kind, and empathetic. She has tremendous market knowledge, foresight, and in the highly unlikely event we ever decide to sell the incredible home she found for us (off market no less) and we just closed on she would be our only phone call to do it. She's a legend!"
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"Cate was amazing from the very start. She's relatable and very easy to talk to. She recommended a team that was splendid! She was patient and flexible. She was reachable! She always responded when I called her or texted her! (Even on her dinner dates lol). Cate literally went out of her way to make this deal happen. If it wasn't for her help, this deal would have dragged out many many more weeks. I have already recommended her to many of my friends. Go with Cate! You will not regret it! She will make it happen"
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"Wow. Just wow. Amazing experience with Cate. She is very professional, friendly and knowledgeable. She listened to what we wanted and showed us nothing less than that. I would definitely recommend her to a friend or family looking to buy property."
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"Cate is an excellent broker. We were truly lucky to have her and Carine as our agents. Cate is very knowledgeable about real estate market and she truly pays attention to detail. She is able to understand what the client wants, needs and can afford. Cate is very honest and most importantly she puts her client's interests above hers. Moreover, she is very accommodating and flexible, there were times when she would offer a ride to view the properties. If Cate is your broker, you can rest assure that you will receive an honest transaction with no surprises attached. In addition, Cate has been guiding us even after the closing to settle down in our new home."
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"Knowledgeable and personable, Cate went the extra mile to field various questions throughout the entire experience. This made the critical difference in deciding what steps to take and purchase to make! Having a contact to ask questions of any sort at any time and know you can count on receiving professional, top quality advice directly or from another subject matter expert is something to appreciate, and we do. Cate is great! Thank you for all your excellent service, the references you shared of key supporting services needed, and the general assistance you provided to guide us on our path to home ownership."
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"Cate Bauer went above and beyond for us and we highly recommend her! We met Cate and her wonderful Mother @ an open house to a house that delightfully surprised us. We instantly loved the house but we yearned for a bigger yard so Cate was just as pleased to show us another home with a huge yard! After careful consideration we decided on the first house and we are very pleased. We cannot say enough about how wonderful Cate is. She is very professional and she followed up on all our concerns. She said she was available anytime and she really was! Most of all, she is a genuine polite person with excellent communication skills. She played a terrific mediator and made sure we were happy with any deal we were getting. She was on top of everything and was always punctual. If you're looking to buy a home in the Westchester area look no further...go see Cate. Thank you Cate!"
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"Cate is incredibly professional and knowledgeable. From start to finish she was prompt with all communication and we had a seamless renting process through her. I highly recommend Cate for all your rental and buying needs!"
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"Cate is a professional, knowledgeable, and personable real estate agent. She knows the Westchester market inside and out and was able to help us sell our home in under a week! She is willing to go above and beyond for clients and worked extremely hard on our behalf. We are very grateful to her for making the very stressful process of selling a home go so smoothly."
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"We were introduced to Cate by our real estate broker in the city, when we decided to transition from looking in the city to looking outside. She knows the surrounding NYC so well. She is also kind, personable, and incredibly efficient at her job. Made finding our escape home a joy rather than such a stress."
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"Cate has been excellent at helping us find our home rental as we relocate from afar - we cannot say enough good things! She has gone above and beyond to show us the home, including all of its features and benefits virtually as we've been unable to travel in advance of our arrival to the new home. We have never had this must trust in an agent and would recommend her and Carine to all of our friends and family. When we're ready to buy a home we hope to use them for our house search then as well!"
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"Cate did an amazing job for us! We didn't really know what to expect buying our first house, and things moved way faster than we thought they would. Cate was extremely responsive, answered all our questions, made herself available to show us houses on our schedule, and respected all of our decisions about location, budget, etc. Once we had an accepted offer, she stayed on top of everything, followed up with everyone involved to ensure things were going smoothly, and continued to answer any questions we had, no matter how trivial. I can't think of a more ideal go-to person to have during the home-buying process.ā
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"Cate was a very thorough, knowledgeable and thoughtful real estate professional! We are so thankful for her expertise and approachable demeanor. We followed her advice together with her colleagues and we sold our home quickly. She made the process seem manageable, and provided great resources that were workable and time saving. We would highly recommend her services to families looking to sell their home."
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"Cate is such a passionate and dedicated realtor. She is extremely good at what she does. Not only did Cate find my dream home within minutes of it going on the market, she personally went to see it the very next morning. She goes above and beyond for her clients and gets the job done. I would highly recommend Cate to anyone. I couldnāt have done it without her!!"
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"My wife and I had a flawless experience working with Cate and Carine! From our introductory meeting, when they asked all the right questions about our needs and gave us thoughtful & insightful answers to our questions, they always had our best wishes in mind. They are so informative about every little detail about properties, neighborhoods, price points... pretty much everything. Cate responds to emails and texts so quickly, it's like she's never off-duty. We never felt any pressure from them, and they didn't seem to mind when we put pressure on them. Once we found our dream house, they did everything to make sure we got it... and when we did, they were genuinely as excited as we were. We can't recommend them enough!"
Cateās passion for real estate began at a young age, growing up immersed in the industry and learning from her mother, Carine, a successful agent since 2003. From attending open houses as a child to understanding real estate terms before she could even spell them, Cate was naturally drawn to the business.
Born and raised in Northern Westchester, Cate attended Katonah-Lewisboro Schools, where she met her husband, Matt. She went on to graduate in just three years from the University at Buffalo and wasted no time launching her own real estate career shortly after. In her first year in business, she sold over $25M in properties, quickly earning recognition for her sharp analytical skills and strategic mindset. Since 2022, Cate has been consistently ranked among the Best Real Estate Agents in Westchester by Westchester Magazine. A dedicated student of the industry, Cate has worked closely with one of her key mentors, the former director of coaching at Compass, helping coach and train Compass agents nationwide.
Over the years, she has lived in multiple communities across Westchester, gaining firsthand experience that allows her to expertly guide clients in finding the right town and home. She and her husband own an investment property in Bronxville, which they fully renovated before taking on their next projectātheir current home in Northern Westchester.
Cate has an in-depth understanding of Westchesterās communities, including commute options, property taxes, pricing, and schools. She expertly guides her clients across the county, ensuring they explore all available options. By leveraging her extensive network of agents, she provides buyers with early access to exclusive listings and maximizes exposure for her sellers' homes.
Cate has a deep passion for interior design and brings this expertise to every property she represents. Whether assisting clients with Compass Concierge, Staging, or full-scale renovations, she has built strong relationships with local contractors, building departments, and vendors to ensure every project is executed seamlessly.
Beyond sales, anyone who knows Cate knows that her clients mean the world to her and she genuinely cares for them and creating as seamless of an experience as possible, treating them like family and going to great lengths to ensure they are well taken care of which is why so much of her business comes from repeat clients and referrals.
Cate and Matt, along with their toy poodle, Greta, reside in Northern Westchester, where they feel most at home. In her spare time, she enjoys practicing Pilates, hosting family and friends, and traveling whenever she gets the chance.
Connect To Mag: "Changing The Face of Real Estate Nationwide"
"Their attention to every detail is what helps them find the perfect community and house for each buyer. Nowak and Bauer have chosen not to specialize in any specific type of home, buyer or seller. Instead, they approach each clientās needs individually.
They work with buyers moving from Manhattan or Brooklyn as well as those relocating from around the country. Their intake process includes a detailed survey that covers everything from their clientās ideal weekend to the types of conversations they enjoy. Their meticulousness, strong work ethic, and resolution to never cut corners is what allows them to sell houses quickly, and for top price."
Westchester Neighborhood Guides
2 Murray Place, South Salem
Cate Bauerās Listings
$795,000
- Bedrooms
- Unavailable
- Bathrooms
- Unavailable
- Square Feet
- Unavailable
- Acres
- 0.9
$225,000
- Bedrooms
- Unavailable
- Bathrooms
- Unavailable
- Square Feet
- Unavailable
- Acres
- 10.45
Cate Bauerās Transactions
$3,215,000
6 Round House Ct
Bedford
$2,853,000
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 5
- Square Feet
- 6,072
- Acres
- 2.45
Listing Courtesy of Howard Hanna Rand Realty
Listing Courtesy of Houlihan Lawrence Inc.
Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Legends Realty
Listing Courtesy of Julia B Fee Sothebys Int. Rlty
Listing Courtesy of Houlihan Lawrence Inc.
Listing Courtesy of DC & SF Inc
$6,840
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
West 16th Street
Chelsea
Listing Courtesy of Elliman
Listing Courtesy of Houlihan Lawrence Inc.
Listing Courtesy of SunCity Prop Inc
$4,250
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
484 Commercial Street, Unit 5, Boston, MA 02109
$4,062
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
East 92nd Street
Upper East Side
Listing Courtesy of Rose Associates, Inc.
$3,295
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
East 72nd Street
Lenox Hill
Listing Courtesy of Citi Habitats, Inc.
$3,095
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
East 72nd Street
Lenox Hill
Listing Courtesy of Citi Habitats, Inc.