Month: August 2019

We have been advised by Supra that Apple recently released operating system iOS 12.4 for iPhones and iPads. Some keyholders that use the eKEY Fob have experienced an issue with the eKEY app on iOS 12.4 making the Bluetooth connection between the fob and the eKEY app.

If you experience an issue with the eKEY app connecting to your fob, reset your eKEY Fob by powering it on then pressing the power button five (5) times within 10 seconds. The green light will flash quickly and the eKEY Fob will turn off when successfully reset.

If you have any questions, please call Supra Support line at 1-877-699-6787 or Bay East at 925-730-4060.

RateMyAgent is coming to Paragon on September 9. This agent review and marketing platform gives you complete control allowing you to generate, share, promote, and syndicate those client reviews you choose. RateMyAgent technology will enable you to:

  • Capture positive ratings from past clients and promote them to future clients through personal websites and social media pages.
  • Improve Google rankings and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) based on the ratings and reviews you generate.
  • Include branding, sold date, sold price and property address on reviews.

Watch this quick video to learn more about RateMyAgent.

Click here to nominate!

Each year, the Association recognizes members for our most prestigious awards: REALTOR® of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Affiliate of the Year and Good Neighbor of the Year. The Leadership Evaluation & Selection Committee is looking for members who are involved in the Association and the community, whose ethical and professional behavior makes them role models for others in the industry. The ideal candidate is active and well-rounded in both, real estate and community.

Nomination forms are available now! The deadline to submit your recommendation is October 4, 2019. Candidates are asked to complete a questionnaire detailing their real estate, education, and community involvement. Recipients are announced at the annual Inaugural gala, local newspapers, all Bay East publications, and the Bay East website.

Deadline: October 4, 2019.

THE 2020 BAY EAST INAUGURAL IS FRIDAY

Our biggest networking event of the year is Friday, January 10 at Casa Real Winery in Pleasanton.

We have a few seats remaining, if you are interested in attending please contact Dorothy McFann.

August 14th Paragon will have some enhancements in the MLS.
These include:

  • Quick Action Buttons Added to Quick Search Field Customization
  • HTML 5 Notifications for Session Expiration
  • Listing Activity Report
  • Adjustment Values for CMA Comparable Reports
  • Updated Map Option Descriptions
  • Interactive Map Layers

For more information, please click here.
Or watch this quick video on the Interactive Map Layers feature.

You are now experiencing the new & improved Bay East website!
You spoke and we listened & acted.

We didn’t radically change the website but we did make it more robust, cleaner, and easier to use. It is now totally responsive so it will look good and work correctly on tablets and smartphones.

Want to learn more? Watch this video.

Did we not get something right? Want to suggest a change or report something not working? Use the FEEDBACK tab other there on the right-hand side of the screen. Your comments, suggestions, and ideas are always welcome.

The California Association of REALTORS® has issued a Red Alert opposing SB 329. This bill will force rental property owners to accept Section 8 vouchers.

C.A.R. opposes SB 329 because some rental property owners may not want to be forced to deal with the regulations, inspections, and bureaucracy associated with some aspects of the Section 8 program.

If SB 329 is defeated, property owners may still accept Section 8 vouchers if they choose to do so.

For more information or to respond to the Red Alert, click here.

We love to help you succeed. Monday morning at 8:12 a.m. you’ll receive an email from Tricia Thomas (via SurveyMonkey) with a link to our annual membership survey. Please take a few minutes of your time to give us your opinion by opening the email and completing the survey. Once you’ve answered all the survey questions, you’ll have the opportunity to enter into a drawing for free 2019/2020 local dues (we’ll send you a $295 check to reimburse your renewed membership).

Your input helps us shape the services and programs we offer. Over 1,800 members provided feedback through the survey last year. You can see some of the new programs we’re offering in 2019, based on member input, in this brief video.

If you don’t receive the SurveyMonkey email, please check your Spam, Clutter (Outlook) or Promotional/Update (Gmail) folder.

We appreciate your willingness and time to help determine the future of Bay East.

LionDesk is a customer relationship management (CRM) system that makes it easy and affordable for professionals to connect, communicate, and close leads.

Key features include:

  • Personalized Emails & Texts
  • Video Emails & Texts
  • Automated Drip Campaigns
  • Sync Leads from all Sources
  • Lead Distribution for Team
  • Task Reminders
  • Transaction Management
  • And much, much more

With LionDesk, you no longer need to worry about:

  • Leads falling through the cracks
  • Staying top-of-mind with your best clients
  • Remembering to following up on important tasks

On August 19, LionDesk will be available to Bay East members at a discounted rate of 40% off ($15 per month instead of $25 per month) for the pro version. The 40% discount also applies to the “Pro Plus” version.