Why Showings Matter

If buyers aren’t scheduling showings, pricing may not be the problem. Sometimes it’s the presentation. Buyers compare homes faster than ever. They look online and notice clutter, outdated finishes, and deferred maintenance almost immediately. This also includes things like agents that take their own pictures, donโ€™t get your home staged and other things that are … Continued

HOME FOR SALE: 4049 Canon Ave, Oakland CA 94602

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Do you need to fix everything before you sell?

Do you need to fix everything before you sell?  I hear this question all the time, and here’s what I tell sellers: some repairs add value, others cost money and donโ€™t give you a return on your investment at closing. I’ve seen sellers spend thousands on projects that buyers didn’t care about, while ignoring smaller … Continued

Why Online Estimates Can Cost You Money

If you’re planning to sell your home, stop trusting online home value estimates. I see homeowners all the time who think they know what their property is worth because a website told them so. Then they find out buyers are looking at completely different sales, different neighborhoods, and different market conditions. Hi, Iโ€™m Tanja Odzak, … Continued

OAKLAND & BERKELEY July 2026 Real Estate Market Update

Hey, Oakland & Berkeley! Itโ€™s time for your JULY MARKET UPDATE! We are fully in the Summer Market, so Home Sellers and Home Buyers, listen on! Here are the latest stats that you need to know. Hi, Iโ€™m Tanja Odzak, Realtor with eXp Realty, helping people sell and buy homes right here in the East … Continued

3 Clues That It Might Be Time to Downsize Your Aging Parent

Your parent doesn’t need to move because they’re old. They need to move because the home has become a problem. Here are three clues it’s time to have the conversation. Hi, Iโ€™m Tanja Odzak, Realtor with eXp Realty. I help people sell and buy homes right here in the East Bay  Number one: maintenance is … Continued

3 Things to Know About Selling a Home Where Someone Passed

3 Things to know about selling a home where someone passed. These are the 3 things that matter most, and the first one may surprise you. Number one: disclose it, then forget about it. The longer you sit with the secret, the weirder it feels. Get it out early, state it clearly, and move on … Continued