Category: Bay East

The Bay East Board will consider a proposed amendment to the Association’s Bylaws that would reduce the size of the Board of Directors from 13 members to 12 and eliminate the Platinum Affiliate Director position, effective January 2027.

The Board regularly reviews membership representation to ensure appropriate governance within the ever-changing real estate industry. The proposed bylaws change envisions a smaller Board of Directors focused on REALTOR® and Multiple Listing Service policies and programs. It also recognizes that Platinum Affiliate membership has significantly declined since the Affiliate Director position was created. The Affiliates now make up about 2.3% of the total Bay East membership. 

 The valuable role the Platinum Affiliates have in the success of our members remains unchanged and will be supported through existing volunteer leadership, networking and partnership opportunities. 

In accordance with Bay East Bylaws, members are being provided advance notice prior to the Board’s intent to consider the bylaws change.

Bay East is proud to join the National Association of Realtors® in recognizing Realtor Volunteer Days, from May 30th through June 7th.

This special week is an opportunity to celebrate the meaningful service Realtors® provide to uplift their communities encourage even more members to get involved. Whether you already volunteer with a local nonprofit, community organization, school, or neighborhood group, your time and effort make a real difference.

At Bay East, we want to highlight the many ways our members give back. If you currently volunteer, we’d love to feature you on our social media channels with a short spotlight about:

  • The organization you volunteer with
  • Why you chose to get involved
  • What you enjoy most about volunteering
  • How others can get involved too

Volunteering is one of the most powerful ways to strengthen our communities and make a lasting impact. If you’re already giving your time to a cause you care about, we invite you to share your story with us and help inspire other members to do the same.

Let’s celebrate the power of service and showcase the incredible ways Bay East members are making a difference!

Bay East Offices and Tech Support will be unavailable on Monday (May 25) in observance of Memorial Day.

Bay East Office and Tech Support will close at 1pm on April 3 in observance of Good Friday.

Bay East Offices and Tech Support will be closed Monday (Feb 16) in observance of Presidents’ Day.

Starting Jan 1, 2026, the City of Alameda is requiring the installation of gas shut-off valves within 90 days of the close of escrow.   A revised City of Alameda Purchase Agreement Addendum is available for REALTOR members here and will be available on ZipForms soon.  Questions? Contact David Stark, Bay East Chief Public Affairs and Communications Officer.