Category: Bay East

C.A.R. is providing new guidance on open house procedures, including the use of registration sheets and non-agency agreements.

Beginning in late June 2024, agents can use the new Open House Visitor Non-Agency Disclosure and Sign-In (C.A.R. Form OHNA-SI) to clearly indicate that they represent the seller and to identify visitors working with other agents.

Additionally, C.A.R. is introducing the Limited Property Representation and Broker Compensation Agreement (C.A.R. Form LPRBC) and the Buyer Representation and Broker Compensation Agreement (C.A.R. Form BRBC) to help establish working relationships with unrepresented visitors. For more details, visit the C.A.R. website.

The Department of Veterans Affairs has unofficially announced they will allow VA buyers to directly pay for professional real estate representation. The change was made as a direct result of NAR advocacy which included Bay East leaders taking this request directly to our Congressmembers while in Washington DC earlier this month.

C.A.R. is releasing more than 65 new forms during June and more than a dozen of them will address the NAR settlement agreement.  A preview of the new forms is here. (Login is required)

For the 2024/2025 billing period, membership dues and fees at Bay East will be adjusted in line with the Consumer Price Index. Bay East truly values our members, and we are dedicated to delivering an exceptional member experience. 

The Bay East membership includes relevant, valuable services, such as breaking news about the industry, and real estate market trends, MLS technical support, computer repair, professional headshots, education, and networking opportunities to help you adapt to changing market conditions and succeed as a real estate professional. REALTOR® membership may be renewed on the Bay East website via the Member Portal starting mid-May.

If you have any questions, please contact the Billing Department at billingdept@bayeast.org.

The 2023 Bay East Annual Report is now available. Take a look back at the wide range of services, benefits, virtual events, and networking opportunities that Bay East offered last year. Review it here.

Join the Women’s Council of REALTORS® of Alameda County and Bay East Association of REALTORS® to earn your Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) Designation. In this 2-day course, you’ll become fully prepared for future real estate transactions, enhancing client communications, and building a successful buyer representation business.

March 26 and 27 – 9am-4pm

Pricing:

Early Bird Rate: $175

Rate After Feb 26th: $200

Non-Member Pricing: $600

Register Here