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From short-term rental income to long-term appreciation,
Sedona’s real estate market offers unmatched potential — when you know where to look.

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Why Sedona for Investors

Navigating Short-Term Rental Rules

Sedona isn’t just beautiful — it’s one of Arizona’s most resilient real estate markets. With strong tourism demand, limited inventory, and global visibility, Sedona properties hold value and deliver consistent rental income.

Whether you’re looking for a vacation rental, second home, or long-term hold, I’ll help you identify properties with the right mix of zoning, yield, and resale potential.

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Navigating Short-Term Rental Rules

Short-term rentals are in high demand, but success depends on knowing which areas allow them — and which don’t. I’ll guide you through Sedona’s zoning regulations, HOA restrictions, and neighborhood dynamics to ensure your investment works for you (not against you).

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Identify STR-permitted zones and communities

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Understand HOA and county guidelines

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Connect with trusted local resources (cleaning, design, management)

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Personalized, Not Prescribed

Every client’s path is different—your goals, pace, and priorities shape how we work together. Real estate should feel personal, not templated.

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Backed by one of Sedona’s leading brokerages and decades of experience, I bring sharp, barracuda-like negotiation skills, trusted resources, and deep local insight to every transaction.

Small in Size. Mighty in Sales.

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Investing in Sedona real estate should be strategic and stress-free. With 23 years of local expertise, I help you identify high-performing properties, navigate zoning and short-term rental rules, and make confident, data-driven decisions.

Whether you’re building wealth or expanding your portfolio, I’ll guide you every step of the way—so your investment works as beautifully as Sedona looks.

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Success Stories

"Barbara exceeded expectations on our sale. We achieved full list price and closed within 10 days of listing, which is about as strong an outcome as you can get. She has a deep understanding of the Sedona market, set the right strategy from the start, and kept everything moving smoothly through closing. Professional, responsive, and effective. I would absolutely use her again."
"Barbara Baker Realty was highly recommended to us by several friends, who are longtime residents of Sedona.We listed our property with Barbara and are very pleased with the results. She listened to our requirements and was very helpful in suggesting many options to facilitate a successful sale.We have no hesitation in recommending Barbara very highly to anyone looking for a competent, knowledgeab
"Barbara was the best! She is experienced and knowledgeable. She works very hard and provides advice and help with preparing the property to present it’s best features. She is always positive and easy to work with. I am so glad we chose Barbara!"
"Barbara has helped us with purchasing two properties in the last few years. She is extremely knowledgeable, responsive to questions, and a great pleasure to work with. She has my highest recommendation! Dr. Frances Capraro"
"Working with Barbara was the definition of patience and partnership. Over the course of about a year and a half, what started as a professional relationship genuinely became a friendship.Barbara invested real time in understanding what we wanted—through numerous conversations, visits, and home tours—helping us sort through requirements, nice-to-haves, and the tradeoffs that come with each choice.
"Barbara did an outstanding job selling our home. I think the most important review is that we will use her again when selling another property. Communication was timely and professional."
"I would highly recommend Barbara Baker Realty if you are buying or selling a house in Sedona, AZ She goes above and beyond what realtors usually do. Her communication with you is constant and you never have to wonder how your listing is doing."
"Barbara did a wonderful job of finding us a home in Sedona. It's complicated enough to find a property the next town over; finding one across the country is an entirely different ballgame. Barbara's expertise was apparent from our first phone call, and her candid advice about the area and the market helped us to avoid a very risky property early on. When my wife and I visited Sedona again a year l
"Barbara was AMAZING in selling my house. She priced it just right, and put a ton of work into making the listing and photos absolutely incredible. The house sold within a couple of days of listing, for full price, all-cash offer. That was due to her diligent preparation of the house and the listing. I would highly recommend her!"
"We can’t say enough in praise of Barbara Baker Realty. Having worked with several realtors over the years, none compares to Barbara Baker. From the beginning Barbara’s advice and experience was paramount to insuring our home of two decades attracted the right buyers. She was there every step of the way through all aspects of selling including bringing her team’s expertise in staging, use of profes

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