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We are pleased to report that email delivery to Yahoo and AOL addresses has now been restored. However, we have been notified by the Paragon development team that Comcast email addresses are currently experiencing delays and, in some cases, bounce backs. They have reached out to Comcast and are monitoring.

Month: May 2021

Fueling your Success – The Forest for the Trees

How can real estate professionals make sense of the big picture?  Leslie Appleton-Young, former C.A.R. Chief Economist, shares insights on the real estate profession.

Leslie Appleton-Young served as the Chief Economist for the California Association of REALTORS® for more than 30 years.

 

 

Visit the podcast page, subscribe and start listening today!

The COVID-19 DRE deadline extensions expire June 30, 2021.  DRE alerts licensees and examinees to take action now to beat the upcoming deadline.  Read all the details from the DRE here.

ShowingTime notified us that an extremely small percentage of ShowingTime text messages sent to Sprint (part of T-Mobile) customers are being blocked/filtered by T-Mobile/Sprint.

ShowingTime is following up directly for a resolution. We encourage you to download the ShowingTime mobile app which offers many more features than text messages, including instant “push” notifications.  These notifications cannot be blocked and are impervious to SPAM filters and carrier issues, ensuring showing appointments and feedback is not missed.

Learn how to download and activate the ShowingTime Mobile App here.

Bay East has three beautiful furnished private offices available for lease at 7021 Koll Center Parkway in Pleasanton.  Amenities include:

  • Easy access to highway 680
  • Minutes from downtown Pleasanton, shops, and eating establishments
  • Free WiFi access
  • Signage on lobby monitor and on door/glass panel
  • Janitorial services & utilities
  • Waiting area with complimentary refreshments for you and your clients
  • Access to meeting rooms
  • Access to kitchen
  • 24-Hour access to building
  • Technical support by appointment
  • Conference room rental available

View the flyer or brief video for images and additional details.  Contact Sona Rawat with questions.

New Open House Rules and Resources:

The Quick Guide from C.A.R. answers many questions about the new Open House rules. Here is the latest information available about Open Houses and property showings:

  • Alameda and Contra Costa counties do not have their own rules about open houses – they are both following the state rules, for now.
  • The Open House and Broker Tour functions in the Paragon System have been reactivated. You can enter this information into the MLS system.
  • If you’re an agent, please check with your Broker and/or Office Manager about your firm’s showing policies.
  • Check the California State Industry Guidance to Reduce Risk for updates to the rules regarding Real Estate Transactions.
  • All in-person showings of properties, like open houses, must follow the indoor gatherings capacity limits in the CDPH gatherings guidance. The Attendance section of the gatherings guidance shows how many people may be in a property based on the County COVID-19  tier.  FYI – Alameda and Contra Costa Counties are currently in the “Orange” tier.  You can find the tier status for other counties here in the “California Blueprint Data Chart.”

Join us May 18 through 20 for an engaging Bay East event designed to strengthen tech skills and build connections. Get insight on Paragon Connect, listing management, professional standards, commercial real estate, and more! View virtual event details and register here to be included in all three informative days, attending as many sessions as you choose.

We are proud to have our incredible members representing us in Leadership at the California Association of REALTORS®!  We are thrilled to share Otto Catrina has officially been elected as the C.A.R. 2022 President and Jennifer Branchini has officially been elected as the C.A.R. 2022 President-Elect.  Both Otto and Jennifer, long-time Bay East members and Past Presidents, are dedicated professionals and we are fortunate they volunteer time for the advancement of the real estate industry.  Congratulations Otto and Jennifer!!

Bay East appointed C.A.R. Directors attend the California Association of REALTORS® Business Meetings three times a year. This report brings you updates from the Spring Business Meetings. Hear from President Tina Hand for the top updates and check the written reports for additional information. Please contact Bay East staff 925.730.4060 if you have any questions.

Information Tina references in C.A.R. Meeting Recap:

  • Bay East members elected as 2022 C.A.R. Officers
  • Young Alfred
  • Quick Guide – Non-contingent Officers
  • Quick Guide – Escalation Clauses
  • Peer-to-Peer Ethics
  • HUD – Fair Housing
  • C.A.R. Legal Hotline (login required)

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If you need any updating your bookmark, please call our MLS Tech Support at  925.730.7100

New rules for showing properties in Alameda County will allow for more visitors while still following State safety protocols.

According to the Alameda County Health Care Services Agency, real estate professionals now only have to follow the Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Industry Guidance for real estate transactions.  There will not be any Alameda County rules at this time related to showing properties. The Cal/OSHA rules allow more than two people from the same household to view a property while being guided by their real estate agent. Homebuyers must still make an appointment to view properties, wear face masks, and follow social distancing practices while in the property.

Traditional open houses are still not permitted.

County officials said that while they will not be issuing any additional property showing restrictions or procedures beyond the Cal/OSHA rules, they recommend that all property showing activities be kept as small as possible, and that, if possible, windows and doors be kept open and any visitors who are ill, or have any symptoms that they may be ill, not visit properties for sale.

Recent Posts

  • ❉ Bay East Closed – Juneteenth – June 19
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