The East Bay Real Estate Podcast | Inside The East Bay Housing Market

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In this episode, we break down the heated debate over the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP) and its latest update. The policy, which requires Realtors to list publicly marketed properties on the MLS within one business day, has sparked division within the industry. We explore both sides of the argument, from claims of increased transparency and fairness to concerns about restricted competition and broker autonomy.

Plus, we dive into NAR’s latest policy shift—the introduction of “Delayed Marketing Exempt Listings”—and what it means for agents, sellers, and the future of MLS systems.

Key Topics Discussed:

• The Origins of CCP – Why NAR introduced the policy in 2020 and its impact on pocket listings.
• The Debate Intensifies – Industry leaders take sides, with Compass CEO Robert Reffkin leading opposition efforts.
• Legal & Regulatory Concerns – How the Department of Justice’s stance shaped the policy’s future.
• NAR’s New Update – What the “Multiple Listing Options for Sellers” policy changes and how it affects MLSs.
• What’s Next? – The ongoing power struggle between traditional brokerages, tech platforms, and the evolving real estate landscape.

Tune in as we break it all down and discuss what this means for the future of real estate professionals!

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Josh Dickinson is not your typical broker! As a trained environmental engineer holding three advanced degrees—including an MBA from the Robert H. Smith School of Business, a Master of Science from Johns Hopkins University, and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Notre Dame—Josh’s approach to real estate is anything but conventional.

After spending 15 years working with leading environmental firms and nonprofits, and successfully fundraising millions for one of the nation’s top universities, Josh discovered a true calling: helping people on a more personal and community-centered level. This realization led to the founding of Zip Code East Bay in 2012, marking the beginning of a fulfilling journey in real estate that has since expanded to Sonoma with Zip Code Sonoma, and a partnership with Keller Williams at their Bay Area Portfolio office in Berkeley.

Thanks to Liana Dickson for being my special guest this week for Property Of The Week.

Read more here on the Zip Code East Bay website.

Josh Dickinson is a licensed CA REALTOR® DRE#01918193

Liana Dickson is a licensed CA REALTOR® DRE#01984196

Declan Spring is a licensed CA REALTOR® DRE#01398898 

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"Specialty: Tough deals and strategic negotiation. I thrive in negotiations!"

Kerri Naslund-Monday is not your average REALTOR®. She's an entrepreneur through and through. 

To learn more about Kerri, or to reach out to her, visit her website here.

"I grew up in the late 1970s-early 1980s, when video games were either unavailable or too pricey for my welfare-dependent family. So I played board games; Monopoly was my favorite. I developed my own version of the game, with credit cards, loans, and renters, by the time I was eight. After working since age 14, and saving most of my pay, I set a goal—to become a homeowner by the time I was 25. One crack house in Oakland became “home sweet home” the day I turned 25. Three years later my boss, Moe, at the tattoo shop asked when I was going to purchase income property. I claimed not to have adequate savings. That’s when Moe taught me the power of leverage."

Kerri Naslund-Monday is a licensed CA REALTOR® DRE#01759031

Declan Spring is a licensed CA REALTOR® DRE#01398898 

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“A well thought out estate plan is an act of love for yourself and your beneficiaries”. So says my guest Loulena Miles. 

Loulena Miles has been practicing law as a licensed California Attorney since 2003.  In our conversation today we will be discussing a very thin slice of California law - stepped-up tax basis. Loulena was a guest previously, on episode 32 of the show, when our conversation covered the basics of estate planning, and the different main documents that are involved in an estate plan. You are highly encouraged to listen to that episode as well - click here for the link. 

Unlock the secrets of estate planning with our latest episode featuring the brilliant attorney Loulena Miles. Curious about how a stepped-up basis can impact your financial future, especially if you’re in California? Join us as we decode this complex concept and reveal how it can help significantly lower capital gains taxes on inherited properties. We promise you’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of how to navigate these tricky waters and ensure your loved ones reap the maximum benefits.

Our conversation kicks off by dissecting what a basis means in real estate, highlighting the importance of knowing your property's fair market value, whether purchased or inherited. Through engaging examples like Maggie and Frank's journey, we illustrate how a stepped-up basis can offer substantial tax advantages, particularly in community property states. Loulena sheds light on the common pitfalls to avoid, such as incorrect property titling and failing to obtain necessary appraisals, ensuring you’re equipped to sidestep these issues with confidence.

We also navigate the intricacies of leveraging trusts to avoid probate, which can be a game-changer in reducing stress and costs for heirs. Loulena’s insights help clarify the looming changes in federal estate tax laws, emphasizing the importance of timely estate planning. Whether you're managing an estate now or planning for the future, this episode is packed with practical advice and expert guidance to help you make informed decisions and protect your assets.

Click here for a link to Loulena's law firm, Miles & Torres PC

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It’s a lovely weekend to visit Open Homes!

We’re  happy to provide a complete list of *all Inner-East Bay open homes for this weekend, please click here.

*Areas covered: Berkeley, Oakland, Piedmont, Albany, Kensington, El Cerrito, Richmond, El Sobrante, Pinole, Hercules, Crockett.

For Open Homes limited mostly to the Berkeley area, we're happy to share the ‘Adreview’. The Adreview is a private Berkeley publication of open homes. It has a pleasant format but is by no means an exhaustive list of open homes in the Inner-East Bay. 

For this week’s Saturday Open Homes ‘Ad Review’ please click here.

For this week’s Sunday Open Homes ‘Ad Review’ please click here. 

Please don’t hesitate to contact us about property listed here, we’re happy to answer your questions!

For the printed data referenced in this podcast please reach out to [email protected]

Declan Spring is a licensed CA REALTOR® DRE#01398898

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It’s a lovely weekend to visit Open Homes!

We’re  happy to provide a complete list of *all Inner-East Bay open homes for this weekend, please click here.

*Areas covered: Berkeley, Oakland, Piedmont, Albany, Kensington, El Cerrito, Richmond, El Sobrante, Pinole, Hercules, Crockett.

For Open Homes limited mostly to the Berkeley area, we're happy to share the ‘Adreview’. The Adreview is a private Berkeley publication of open homes. It has a pleasant format but is by no means an exhaustive list of open homes in the Inner-East Bay. 

For this week’s Saturday Open Homes ‘Ad Review’ please click here.

For this week’s Sunday Open Homes ‘Ad Review’ please click here. 

Please don’t hesitate to contact us about property listed here, we’re happy to answer your questions!

For the printed data referenced in this podcast please reach out to [email protected]

Declan Spring is a licensed CA REALTOR® DRE#01398898

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It’s a lovely weekend to visit Open Homes!

Quick shout out to Kevin Roose, co-host of The NY Times podcast Hard Fork, along with Casey Newton, and my guest on Episode 16 of the podcast, for keeping their audience current on what's happening on the wild frontier of tech, and the inspiration for the format of this Weekend Open Homes & Market Analysis.

We’re  happy to provide a complete list of *all Inner-East Bay open homes for this weekend, please click here.

*Areas covered: Berkeley, Oakland, Piedmont, Albany, Kensington, El Cerrito, Richmond, El Sobrante, Pinole, Hercules, Crockett.

For Open Homes limited mostly to the Berkeley area, we're happy to share the ‘Adreview’. The Adreview is a private Berkeley publication of open homes. It has a pleasant format but is by no means an exhaustive list of open homes in the Inner-East Bay. 

For this week’s Saturday Open Homes ‘Ad Review’ please click here.

For this week’s Sunday Open Homes ‘Ad Review’ please click here. 

Please don’t hesitate to contact us about property listed here, we’re happy to answer your questions! 

For the printed data referenced in this podcast please reach out to [email protected]

Declan Spring is a licensed CA REALTOR® DRE#01398898

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During his almost 30 years in real estate, David Gunderman has become the most successful agent in his area, a true industry leader, and in 2022, the Gunderman Group became the third-highest volume producing group in all of Keller Williams. 

Dedicated to the “chosen family” model of business, David has gathered a team with deep roots in the community—a group of highly-skilled professionals who believe that every choice, every decision, every action they take must be steeped in strategy, awareness, and respect for each client’s unique life circumstances.

David’s many life experiences have contributed to his unique style, skill set, wisdom, and success. In our conversation, David and I discuss his background, career in theater, the various life experiences that inform his values, team building, advice to newer agents, consumer changes during his career, and industry changes to the purchase process since new NAR rules recently came into effect.   

You can find the Gunderman Group on the web here, and on Instagram here.

David Gunderman is a licensed CA REALTOR® DRE#01313613

Declan Spring is a licensed CA REALTOR® DRE#01398898 

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It's been two weeks since my last podcast, The Dawn Of A New Era of Real Estate Practice. I recorded that podcast on the eve of August 17, a day before new rules came into effect from the National Association of REALTORS® that decouple compensation to the Buyer's Broker from the Residential Listing Agreement, and most Multiple Listing Services, and put the burden of responsibility for compensation to the Buyer's Broker on the Buyer in the form of a Buyer Representation and Broker Compensation Agreement. If you haven’t listened to that 11 minute episode I encourage you to do so. It will provide context for this episode. This episode is similarly short and, again, I don’t have a guest. For efficiency, It’s just my voice again following up with notes on what I’ve seen and what seems to be emergent over the past couple of weeks. Enjoy!

There's a lot of information packed into this short episode. For convenience, please find a transcript to the episode here.

For Buyers: Please find a guide from the National Association of REALTORS® here.

For Sellers: Please find a guide from the National Association of REALTORS® here.

Declan Spring is a licensed CA REALTOR® DRE#01398898

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Starting August 17 we enter into a new era of real estate practice in terms of how the buyer's broker gets compensated for the hard work of the individual buyer’s agent.

There's a lot of information packed into this short episode. For convenience, please find a transcript to the episode here.

I’m going to keep strictly to the facts here. This is not the right time or place to offer an opinion, or to speculate about how all of the following will unfold. Frankly, it will take several months at minimum for each State, each region, each metro, each city, and possibly even each neighborhood to find their new normal.

Although these changes are national, I can only discuss the forms that we’re using in California since I’m licensed only in California and have access only to the California Association of Realtors forms library.

For Buyers: Please find a guide from the National Association of REALTORS® here.

For Sellers: Please find a guide from the National Association of REALTORS® here.

Declan Spring is a licensed CA REALTOR® DRE#01398898