The 2024 Bay East Annual Report highlights the progress, innovation, and member-focused efforts that shaped the year. It’s a quick and engaging way to see how the association supported your business, advanced the industry, and invested in your success. View the report here.
Month: April 2025
Join us for a comprehensive program designed to provide new real estate agents with the skills and tools they need to succeed in the industry.
To enroll or for more information email education@bayeast.org
What is RealReports – and Why Bay East Offers It as a Member Benefit (Launching April 22)
In today’s market, agents are under more pressure than ever to show their value to clients. That’s where RealReports comes in.
Think of it like a Carfax for homes—RealReports pulls together details from over 60 trusted industry sources to create one easy-to-read, all-in-one property report. It includes valuable info such as:
• Permit history
• Climate and flood risk
• Estimated flood insurance costs
• Property liens
• Zoning and land use details
• And much more
Each RealReport is powered by Aiden, a smart AI property advisor that can instantly answer questions, explain documents, and provide insights for both agents and clients.
Bay East provides RealReports as a free member benefit because we know how important it is for our members to stand out, save time, and provide clients with fast, accurate property information.
Register for a live webinar to learn more:
• Tuesday April 29 at 10a PT
• Tuesday April 29 at 1p PT
Helpful links
• RealReports website
• Welcome video
• Education Hub (FAQs, tutorials, use cases, etc.)
Your RentSpree link is featured on your listing across top rental sites!
RentSpree, a highly-rated tenant screening service, streamlines the process with its comprehensive suite of features, including rental applications, background checks, credit reports, online income verification, and eviction histories—all in one place. And now, it’s getting even better!
Starting April 22, when you select “Yes” for RentSpree Online Application field when entering a rental listing, the ApplyLink will automatically appear at the end of Public Remarks section. This makes it even easier for potential renters to apply directly from public-facing Rental websites. Interested renters can simply copy and paste the link on a browser to begin the screening process.
Rest assured; this update won’t interfere with the public remarks of your listings. You’ll still be able to include all relevant information as usual. This enhancement helps make the rental application process quicker and more seamless for everyone!
Join us on April 16, 2025, for an insightful panel discussion on lead generation strategies both classic and cutting edge! Learn from industry experts as they dive into the power of mailers, social media, open houses, and door knocking to grow your business. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable tips and network with fellow professionals!
Inventory, units sold and pricing information for all East Bay real estate markets are available online by clicking:
https://bayeast.org/community-info/community-info/ and clicking on the city of interest.
As of April 03, 2025, the Trackxi program will no longer be available to Bay East members due to low adoption rate. Utilizing the Transaction Manager module on zipForm is a great option. Log onto your zipForm account and click on Dashboard to access.