I was also so impressed by the majestic trees lined roads and the exquisitely manicured yards. The homes were not grand by any means, but they conveyed safety. They had substance and character. One of them even had a drinking fountain in the front yard! I remember thinking how much that I loved that area and the homes located there, and I still do! Those walks in that neighborhood instilled me a passion for homes and property, which is something that I still carry to this day!
Matt’s interest in real estate also started very early, but in a different manner. Matt’s father sold Orthodontics, so you could say that sales is in his blood! Not only was it basically a family business, he had a natural talent for it. Everyone knew that he would go into a sales related field when he was five years old selling rocks in coffee cans to his neighbors out of his Radio Flyer Wagon. Matt carried his passion for sales from his childhood into a career of more than twenty years selling cosmetics and fragrances up and down the west coast.
Later in his career he noticed that things were becoming less personal. The cosmetic and fragrance business evolved from one of friendships and connections, into a transaction focused industry. It became more about numbers and quotas than relationships, so he decided it was time for a career change, as well. After taking a personal and professional inventory of his skills, talents, and interests, he chose real estate for the career of his future, so he obtained his license, and the rest is history!
Even though Matt and I adore our careers in real estate, our first priority are our families. I met my husband, Earle, at a party two weeks after high school. We went out the very next day, and we have been together since! We were married in 1983 and we have two sons, Sean and Brad. Earle is now a Commercial Construction Superintendent and has worked on many large projects around Northern California. We have a house in the Southern Sierras that we call “Bakers Acres” and we try to spend as much time there as a family as we can. We also love to hike, travel, go wine tasting, and spend time as possible with our two adopted, mix- breed dogs, Bella & Penny.
Although Matt and I are very fortunate with our careers and family, we have also had our challenges. I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in September of 2008, during the same time as the real estate markets crashed during the recession. It was a scary time, that’s for sure, but I was persistent. I continued working through my treatment. I was diligent. I tried and succeeded in making an impact during such a difficult time. I endured, and I am a much better person and REALTOR® because of it.
When Matt and I made it through the challenges, with our focus on family and business, we decided to partner together in 2016. I was doing so much business that I needed help to carry the workload. We met through a mutual friend, and we had a close personal friendship for years. We always knew we would work great together because we both have the same philosophies, value set, vision for what we can provide. I knew that when I brought him on, he would ensure the continued delivery of quality client care.

Matt and I would love nothing more than to lend our knowledge and experience toward helping you with your real estate endeavors, but we don’t expect your business simply because of our relationship—we only ask that you take the time to interview us and see if we might be the best agents for you. Thank you for taking the time to learn about us. When you or someone you know is in need of a real estate agent, we hope you give us the opportunity to demonstrate our services and interview for the job.
Sincerely,
Linda Baker
REALTOR®