# Tanja Odzak
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- [Blog | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/): Latest posts: Blog...
- [Buyers Real Estate Agent Oakland, CA - Tanja Odzak, Realtor® - (415) 722-0472](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/buy-a-house/): If you are looking to buy a house in Oakland, CA we can help. We are here to serve you with your home buying needs. Talk with us today.
- [Compare | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/compare/): Even in a seller's market like Oakland, it's smart to look at your options and see what will actually help you best reach your goals with the sale of your...
- [Contact Tanja Odzak, Realtor® - Oakland CA - (415) 722-0472](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/contact/): Contact Tanja Odzak, Realtor® at (415) 722-0472 or stop by our offices at eXp Realty, DRE # 01992169 www.SellSmartEastBay.com, . We look forward to connecting with you!
- [Explore Homes for Sale in Oakland Neighborhoods | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/explore-oakland-neighborhoods/): Oakland, California is the largest city in Alameda County, the largest city in the San Francisco East Bay Area, and the third largest city overall in the San...
- [Top Real Estate Agents Oakland CA | Tanja Odzak, Realtor®](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/): Looking for the top real estate agents in Oakland CA to sell your Oakland house fast or for Oakland CA houses for sale? Tanja Odzak, Realtor® can help...
- [How It Works | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/our-listing-process/): Tanja Odzak, Realtor® is one of the most trusted real estate brokers in the Oakland, CA area and our whole mission is to help make the home buying or...
- [Market Update | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/market-update/): 
- [About Tanja Odzak, Realtor® - Real Estate Broker Oakland, CA - (415) 722-0472](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/about/): Tanja Odzak, Realtor® is one of the premier real estate brokers in Oakland CA to help you buy or sell a home, land, or other property. Call us at (415) 722-0472 or visit our website...
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- [Sell Your House Fast in the East Bay - East Bay Listing Agent](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/sell-your-house/): Looking for an East Bay listing agent who can sell your house in the East Bay or property quickly for top dollar? See how Tanja Odzak, Realtor® compares and get a free home valuation...
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- [Testimonials | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/testimonials/): Helping local Oakland area home owners enrich their lives through the place they call home is always something we love. We're happy to call Oakland...
- [Should You Use A Real Estate Agent In Oakland?](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/why-use-an-agent/): When you're selling or buying a house in Oakland should you use a real estate broker or go it alone? Learn about your options in Oakland...

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### Posts
- [Stop Obsessing Over the Interest Rate | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/stop-obsessing-over-the-interest-rate/): Most buyers are looking at today's market completely backwards. They're focused on the interest rate, and they're missing the opportunity in front of them.
- [What Nobody Tells You About Buying an Older East Bay Home | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/what-nobody-tells-you-about-buying-an-older-east-bay-home/): Stop listening to everyone telling you to wait. A lot of people giving you advice haven't bought a home in today's East Bay market. And there'
- [Waiting to Buy? Here’s What You Need to Know First | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/waiting-to-buy-heres-what-you-need-to-know-first/): I wish more first-time buyers knew that waiting could make buying a home harder. I talk to people all the time who think they need perfect credit or 20 percent...
- [The Biggest Mistake Sellers Make When Choosing an Agent | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/the-biggest-mistake-sellers-make-when-choosing-an-agent/): Can I save you from making one of the biggest mistakes I see sellers make? Choosing the agent who tells you the highest number. I understand why it happens.
- [Is Your Realtor’s Marketing Plan Just Like Everyone Else’s? | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/is-your-realtors-marketing-plan-just-like-everyone-elses/): If your Realtor’s marketing plan sounds exactly like everyone else’s… that’s the problem. Because putting your home on the MLS, adding professional photos...
- [Your Home May Not Be Overpriced — But Buyers Might Think It Is | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/your-home-may-not-be-overpriced-but-buyers-might-think-it-is/): Your house probably isn't overpriced… but buyers might think it is. And that distinction matters when you're getting ready to sell. Because buyers aren'
- [Your MLS Listing Isn’t Enough Anymore | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/your-mls-listing-isnt-enough-anymore/): The housing market is exposing a lot of weak listing agents right now, and home sellers are the ones paying the price. A few years ago, you could put a sign in...
- [PLEASANT HILL, WALNUT CREEK, LAFAYETTE September 2026 Real Estate Market Update | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/pleasant-hill-walnut-creek-lafayette-september-2026-real-estate-market-update/): Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, and Lafayette September Real Estate Market Update! We are coming to the end of the Summer Market, so Home Sellers and Home Buyers...
- [OAKLAND & BERKELEY September 2026 Real Estate Market Update | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/oakland-berkeley-september-2026-real-estate-market-update/): Oakland & Berkeley September Real Estate Market Update! We are coming to the end of the Summer Market, so Home Sellers and Home Buyers, listen on!
- [Location Matters | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/location-matters/): Here's something experienced homebuyers understand. You can change almost everything about a house except where it is. You can repaint the walls.
- [Don’t Let Social Media Fool You! | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/dont-let-social-media-fool-you/): Don't let social media convince you that buying a home is impossible. If you've spent any time online lately, you've probably seen posts about home prices...
- [You Want a New Home Before the Holidays? | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/you-want-a-new-home-before-the-holidays/): If you want to be in a new home before the holidays, now is the time to start preparing. When most buyers start looking for a home, they focus on the basics.
- [Before You Spend $50,000 Remodeling Your Home, Watch This! | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/before-you-spend-50000-remodeling-your-home-watch-this/): Thinking about spending $50,000 remodeling your East Bay home before you sell? Hold on. One of the biggest mistakes I see homeowners make is assuming they need...
- [Should You Rent It or Sell It? | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/should-you-rent-it-or-sell-it/): Thinking about renting out your East Bay home instead of selling it? Before you hand someone the keys, make sure you know what you're signing up for….
- [Buying a Home in a High-Fire Risk Area? | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/buying-a-home-in-a-high-fire-risk-area/): There's one issue I want you thinking about before you fall in love with a house and write an offer. Insurance! Do you know if the home you want to buy is in a...
- [PLEASANT HILL, WALNUT CREEK, LAFAYETTE August 2026 Real Estate Market Update | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/pleasant-hill-walnut-creek-lafayette-august-2026-real-estate-market-update/): Hey Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, and Lafayette! It’s time for your AUGUST MARKET UPDATE! We are fully in the Summer Market, so Home Sellers and Home Buyers...
- [What Monthly Payment Should You Be Comfortable With? | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/what-monthly-payment-should-you-be-comfortable-with/): A lot of buyers ask how much house they can afford and their lender will approve them for that number. That's the lender’s job. But that doesn'
- [Don’t Miss the Summer Window! | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/dont-miss-the-summer-window/): If selling your East Bay home has crossed your mind, don't assume the market you're seeing today will still be here a few months from now. Summer doesn'
- [OAKLAND & BERKELEY August 2026 Real Estate Market Update | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/oakland-berkeley-august-2026-real-estate-market-update/): Hey, Oakland & Berkeley! It’s time for your AUGUST MARKET UPDATE! We are fully in the Summer Market, so Home Sellers and Home Buyers, listen on!
- [Why Some Homes Sit Longer | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/why-some-homes-sit-longer/): Why does one home sell in days, while another sits for months? It doesn't always mean there's something wrong with it. Sometimes the price missed the mark.
- [Selling While Buying | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/selling-while-buying/): One of the biggest fears homeowners have is selling their house and not knowing where they're going next. That's a valid concern. I get it. You'
- [Multiple Offers Don't Happen By Accident | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/multiple-offers-dont-happen-by-accident/): Everyone wants multiple offers, BUT they don't Happen By Accident. Here's what actually creates them. Most sellers think multiple offers happen by accident.
- [Why Showings Matter | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/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.
- [HOME FOR SALE: 4049 Canon Ave, Oakland CA 94602 | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/home-for-sale-4049-canon-ave-oakland-ca-94602/): 🌳 𝑯𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑺𝒂𝒍𝒆 – 𝑮𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘, 𝑶𝒂𝒌𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅 94602🌳 🛏 4 bd | 🛁 3 ba | 🐾 2263sf 💖 4049 Canon Ave 💖 Beautiful Modern Makeover 🏡 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗞 👉 bit.ly/4fenzlF for Price, Video...
- [PLEASANT HILL, WALNUT CREEK, LAFAYETTE July 2026 Real Estate Market Update | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/pleasant-hill-walnut-creek-lafayette-july-2026-real-estate-market-update/): Hey Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, and Lafayette! It’s time for your JULY MARKET UPDATE! We are fully in the Summer Market, so Home Sellers and Home Buyers...
- [Do you need to fix everything before you sell? | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/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...
- [Why Online Estimates Can Cost You Money | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/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...
- [OAKLAND & BERKELEY July 2026 Real Estate Market Update | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/oakland-berkeley-july-2026-real-estate-market-update/): Hey, Oakland & Berkeley! It’s time for your JULY MARKET UPDATE! We are fully in the Summer Market, so Home Sellers and Home Buyers, listen on!
- [Top 4 Challenges (and Their Resolutions) When Helping Your Aging Parent Downsize | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/top-4-challenges-and-their-resolutions-when-helping-your-aging-parent-downsize/): What are the Top 4 Biggest Challenges when helping your aging parent downsize their house. This is real work, and I want to give you the four obstacles you'
- [3 Clues That It Might Be Time to Downsize Your Aging Parent | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/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...
- [3 Things to Know About Selling a Home Where Someone Passed | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/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...
- [PLEASANT HILL, WALNUT CREEK, LAFAYETTE June 2026 Real Estate Market Update | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/pleasant-hill-walnut-creek-lafayette-june-2026-real-estate-market-update/): Hey Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, and Lafayette! It’s time for your MARKET UPDATE! We are about to enter the Summer Market, so Home Sellers and Home Buyers...
- [Someone Passed Away in the Home. Now What? | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/someone-passed-away-in-the-home-now-what/): Someone passed away in the home. Now what? This is one of the hardest conversations I have. A death in the home changes how buyers perceive it, and we have to...
- [Selling a Family Home in Poor Condition | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/selling-a-family-home-in-poor-condition/): Here's what doesn’t work: Hiring an inexperienced agent and pretending the home condition doesn't matter or pricing it like a move-in-ready home.
- [Selling a Family Home After a Parent Passes | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/selling-a-family-home-after-a-parent-passes/): Losing a parent and then having to sell their home is a lot to carry at once. I see families stuck here for months, sometimes years, because nobody wants to be...
- [6-Unit MultiFamily Income Property For Sale: 3812 Whittle Ave, Oakland CA 94602 | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/6-unit-multifamily-income-property-for-sale-3812-whittle-ave-oakland-ca-94602/): 🌳 Multifamily Residential Income Property – Dimond District, Oakland CA 94602 🌳 6 units | Community Laundry | 6,166 sf 💖 ✨ℍ𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕝𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥𝕤 𝕒𝕥 𝕒 𝔾𝕝𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕖 ✨ 🗺️ Attractive...
- [When It's Time: Moving an Aging Parent out of Your Family Home | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/when-its-time-moving-an-aging-parent-out-of-your-family-home/): Are you thinking it’s time to move your aging parent out of your family home? I work with adult children all the time who are facing this decision, and it'
- [OAKLAND & BERKELEY June 2026 Real Estate Market Update | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/oakland-berkeley-june-2026-real-estate-market-update/): Hey, Oakland & Berkeley! It’s time for your MARKET UPDATE! We are about to enter the Summer Market, so Home Sellers and Home Buyers, listen on!
- [Affordability Hack Most Buyers Miss | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/affordability-hack-most-buyers-miss/): Here's a strategy to make the home you love even more affordable! It’s one that most buyers don't even know they can use. Instead of only negotiating on price...
- [When Should You Ask for a Seller Credit? | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/when-should-you-ask-for-a-seller-credit/): One of the smartest moves buyers are making right now? Asking for seller credits, but your timing matters. What is a seller credit? A seller credit is when the...
- [PLEASANT HILL, WALNUT CREEK, LAFAYETTE May 2026 Real Estate Market Update | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/pleasant-hill-walnut-creek-lafayette-may-2026-real-estate-market-update/): Hey Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, and Lafayette! It’s time for your MARKET UPDATE! We are in the full Spring Market, so Home Sellers and Home Buyers, listen on!
- [What Repairs Are Actually Required Before Selling? | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/what-repairs-are-actually-required-before-selling/): Do you HAVE to fix things before selling your home? Yes and No. Here's what's actually mandatory. A lot of sellers think they need to fully renovate before...
- [OAKLAND & BERKELEY May 2026 Real Estate Market Update | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/oakland-berkeley-may-2026-real-estate-market-update/): Hey, Oakland & Berkeley! It’s time for your MARKET UPDATE! We are in the full Spring Market, so Home Sellers and Home Buyers, listen on! Here are the latest...
- [Should I Sell Before Prices Drop? | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/should-i-sell-before-prices-drop/): A lot of people are asking: should I sell before prices drop? No one can perfectly time the market. That's a myth. But what we're seeing right now is price...
- [How Much Is My Home Worth in Today’s Market? | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/how-much-is-my-home-worth-in-todays-market/): Are you wondering how much your home is worth in today's market? Zillow says one number. But that's not what your home would actually sell for.
- [Is it actually a good time to sell right now? | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/is-it-actually-a-good-time-to-sell-right-now-2/): Are you wondering if now is a good time to sell? It depends, but here's what most people are missing… Even with higher interest rates, homes are moving.
- [CONDO FOR SALE - 16363 Saratoga St SAN LEANDRO 94578 | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/condo-for-sale-16363-saratoga-st-san-leandro-94578/): 🌳𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞 – 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐨 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬, 𝐂𝐀🌳 🛏 2 bd | 🛁 1.5 ba | 🐾 947sf 💖 Single Level & No Stairs to Entry! 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗞 👇 𝗟INK 👇 for Price, 3D Tour, Floorplan, Video...
- [Is it actually a good time to sell right now? | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/is-it-actually-a-good-time-to-sell-right-now/): Are you wondering if now is a good time to sell? It depends, but here's what most people are missing… Even with higher interest rates, homes are moving.
- [Trying to Time the Market Could Be Your Biggest Mistake! | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/trying-to-time-the-market-could-be-your-biggest-mistake/): A lot of buyers are trying to time the market perfectly right now. Waiting for rates to drop, or prices to change. But here's what usually happens.
- [How Are Some Homes Still Getting Multiple Offers? | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/how-are-some-homes-still-getting-multiple-offers/): Yes, some homes are still getting multiple offers right now. But not for the reason you might think. It's not luck. It's pricing, presentation...
- [What’s Actually Driving the Market Right Now? | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/whats-actually-driving-the-market-right-now/): Want to know what's really driving the housing market right now? It's not headlines. It's life. People are still moving because of jobs, family, divorce...
- [The Biggest Mistake Sellers Are Making | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/the-biggest-mistake-sellers-are-making/): The biggest mistake sellers are making right now? Pricing their home based on what they hope it's worth, not what the market says it's worth.
- [The Market Isn’t Crashing… But It’s Not the Same Either | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/the-market-isnt-crashing-but-its-not-the-same-either/): The housing market isn't crashing, but it's definitely not the same as it was. We've moved out of the frenzy phase and into something more normal...
- [PLEASANT HILL, WALNUT CREEK, LAFAYETTE April 2026 Real Estate Market Update | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/pleasant-hill-walnut-creek-lafayette-april-2026-real-estate-market-update/): Hey Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, and Lafayette!! It’s time for your MARKET UPDATE! It’s Spring… and this year, the prime selling season kicked in a month early!
- [Why Your Neighbor’s Home Didn’t Sell | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/why-your-neighbors-home-didnt-sell/): You've seen homes sitting on the market in the East Bay. There's a reason why. Buyers have options again, and they're being picky about it. When a home is...
- [Nobody Is Talking About This Market Shift | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/nobody-is-talking-about-this-market-shift/): Nobody is really talking about this… but the housing market has quietly down-shifted. Buyers today are no longer rushing into homes the way they were before.
- [OAKLAND & BERKELEY April 2026 Real Estate Market Update | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/oakland-berkeley-april-2026-real-estate-market-update/): Hey, Oakland & Berkeley! It’s time for your MARKET UPDATE! It’s Spring… and this year, the prime selling season kicked in a month early! Home Sellers and Home...
- [CONDO FOR SALE 153 Rubicon Circle DANVILLE CA | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/condo-for-sale-153-rubicon-circle-danville-ca/): 🏡🌳𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒐 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑺𝒂𝒍𝒆 – 𝑾𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑺𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝑫𝒂𝒏𝒗𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒆, 𝑪𝑨🏡🌳 🛏 2+ bd | 🛁 2 ba | 🐾 1,391 sf 💖 Single Level Home. 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗞 👇 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐈𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒👇 for Price, 3D Tour, Floorplan, Video...
- [Your Parent’s Advice Is Outdated | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/your-parents-advice-is-outdated/): If you're following your parents' advice about buying a home, you might be 20 years behind. They bought when homes were $150K and rates were 7%. That was a very...
- [This Quiet Market Is a Gift (If You Move Now!) | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/this-quiet-market-is-a-gift-if-you-move-now/): This is the calm before the storm, and if you're thinking about buying, now is your strategic window. Right now, higher rates have filtered out a lot of casual...
- [Don’t Let the News Make Your Real Estate Decisions | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/dont-let-the-news-make-your-real-estate-decisions/): The headlines don't tell you what's happening in your market. The national news talks in averages. But real estate is local, even street by street.
- [The House is Bigger Than Your Life Now | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/the-house-is-bigger-than-your-life-now/): If your house feels bigger than your life now, this might be your sign. The kids are gone. The rooms sit empty. But the maintenance, taxes, insurance...
- [FOR SALE- 535 Pierce St 3216 ALBANY | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/for-sale-535-pierce-st-3216-albany/): 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒐 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑺𝒂𝒍𝒆 – 𝑩𝒂𝒚𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑨𝒍𝒃𝒂𝒏𝒚, 𝑪𝑨 2 bd | 2 ba | 1,170 sf Single Level Home. 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 for Price, 3D Tour, Floorplan, Video, Photos, Map...
- [You Listed Your Home, and It Didn’t Sell? Here’s What Was Wrong | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/you-listed-your-home-and-it-didnt-sell-heres-what-was-wrong/): If your home didn't sell the first time, it wasn't the market. It was the strategy. I'm seeing more expired listings right now, and here's the truth: most homes...
- [OAKLAND & BERKELEY February 2026 Real Estate Market Update | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/oakland-berkeley-february-2026-real-estate-market-update-2/): Hey, Oakland & Berkeley! It’s time for your MARKET UPDATE! The 2026 real estate market is warming up. So Home Sellers and Home Buyers, listen on!
- [Have All the Buyers Disappeared? | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/have-all-the-buyers-disappeared/): If you think buyers have disappeared, they haven't. They've just become way more selective. Today's buyers want value. They want move-in ready. And they'
- [Forecasts pointing to exactly what many buyers & sellers are waiting for! | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/forecasts-pointing-to-exactly-what-many-buyers-sellers-are-waiting-for/): No crazy boom. No crash. Just steady, predictable pricing—and that’s exactly what many buyers and sellers have been waiting for. Market forecasts are pointing...
- [Buying AND Selling? 2026 could be the best pivot point you’ve had in years. | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/buying-and-selling-2026-could-be-the-best-pivot-point-youve-had-in-years/): Thinking of making a move? Moving up or simplifying your space? 2026 could be the best pivot point you’ve had in years. We’re in a window where both sides of...
- [What if your next home could do more than just house you? | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/what-if-your-next-home-could-do-more-than-just-house-you/): What if your next home isn’t just where you live—but one of the smartest financial moves you make this decade? Not just a roof over your head...
- [Think you need 20% down to buy a home? You don’t! | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/think-you-need-20-down-to-buy-a-home-you-dont/): Think you need 20% down to buy a home? That’s one of the biggest myths holding buyers back right now—and it’s simply not true anymore. Today’s market actually...
- [hould I Wait for Mortgage Rates to Drop? | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/hould-i-wait-for-mortgage-rates-to-drop/): “Should you wait for rates to drop?” I get this question almost every single day. And after 10 years in real estate, here’s what I’ve consistently seen: when...
- [PLEASANT HILL, WALNUT CREEK, LAFAYETTE February 2026 Real Estate Market Update | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/pleasant-hill-walnut-creek-lafayette-february-2026-real-estate-market-update/): Hey Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, and Lafayette!! It’s time for your MARKET UPDATE! The 2026 real estate market is warming up. So Home Sellers and Home Buyers...
- [When Is the Best Time to Sell? | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/when-is-the-best-time-to-sell/): When is the best time to sell?” It’s one of the most searched real estate questions out there—and after more than ten years in this business, here’s the truth...
- [OAKLAND & BERKELEY February 2026 Real Estate Market Update | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/oakland-berkeley-february-2026-real-estate-market-update/): Hey, Oakland & Berkeley! It’s time for your MARKET UPDATE! The 2026 real estate market is warming up. So Home Sellers and Home Buyers, listen on!
- [What to Look For During a Showing? | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/what-to-look-for-during-a-showing/): “What should you really be looking for during a showing?” Most buyers walk in and fall in love with the pretty stuff—the backsplash, the staging...
- [How to Know If a Home Is Overpriced? | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/how-to-know-if-a-home-is-overpriced/): “How do you know if a home is overpriced and the seller wants too much money?” You don’t have to guess—and you definitely shouldn’t go in blind.
- [If You Could Make More Money *Without Risking Any*, Would You Say Yes? | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/if-you-could-make-more-money-without-risking-any-would-you-say-yes/): Would you be open to trying an added new technique when selling your home, if it meant you could make more money—without spending anything extra?
- [How to Attract Multiple Offers in Today’s Market | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/how-to-attract-multiple-offers-in-todays-market/): “How do you attract multiple offers in today’s market?” It’s not about getting lucky or riding a hot market—it’s about having a smart, intentional strategy.
- [Why Your Online Marketing Decides Your Final Price. | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/why-your-online-marketing-decides-your-final-price/): “Why does your online marketing decide your final price?” Because in today’s market, buyers aren’t just shopping homes—they’re shopping experiences.
- [Should You Fix It or Sell As-Is? | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/should-you-fix-it-or-sell-as-is/): “Should I fix it or sell as-is?” Home Sellers ask me that question all the time, and after over a decade in the business, here’s the most practical way to...
- [Your First Week on the Market Matters Most | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/your-first-week-on-the-market-matters-most/): “Your first week on the market matters more than most sellers realize.” It’s not just another week—it’s your golden window. After more than 10 years in real...
- [PLEASANT HILL, WALNUT CREEK, LAFAYETTE December 2025 Real Estate Market Update | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/pleasant-hill-walnut-creek-lafayette-december-2025-real-estate-market-update-2/): Hey Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, and Lafayette!! It’s time for your MARKET UPDATE! Can you believe it’s 2026?! New year, New homes! We are starting the annual...
- [OAKLAND & BERKELEY December 2025 Real Estate Market Update | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/oakland-berkeley-december-2025-real-estate-market-update/): Hey, Oakland & Berkeley! It’s time for your MARKET UPDATE! Can you believe it’s 2026?! New year, New homes! We are starting the annual cycle where houses start...
- [The #1 Thing That Drives Your Home's Value | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/the-1-thing-that-drives-your-homes-value/): What’s the #1 thing that determines the value of your home? Guess what, it’s not your kitchen countertops. The single biggest factor in your home’s value is...
- [Where Does Your Good-Faith Deposit Really Go? | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/where-does-your-good-faith-deposit-really-go/): Ever wonder what actually happens to your good-faith deposit once your offer gets accepted? Here’s the breakdown so you know exactly where your money is going...
- [Ever wonder what happens to the property taxes when you close on your new home? | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/ever-wonder-what-happens-to-the-property-taxes-when-you-close-on-your-new-home/): Ever wonder what happens to property taxes when you buy a home? Here’s what most people don’t realize: they’re actually settled at closing. Here’s how it works...
- [Can You Really Trust That Online Home Value Estimate? | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/can-you-really-trust-that-online-home-value-estimate/): Zillow says your home is worth $1,500,000—but what if I told you that relying on that number could actually cost you time, money, and serious buyer interest?
- [Is Waiting to Sell Secretly Draining Your Equity? | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/is-waiting-to-sell-secretly-draining-your-equity/): Did you know you might be quietly draining your home’s equity without even realizing it? Most homeowners focus on how much equity they've gained—but not how...
- [How Rent-Back Agreements Help Buyers Win & Sellers Breathe | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/how-rent-back-agreements-help-buyers-win-sellers-breathe/): Do sellers always want to move out the day the deal closes? Not always! In fact, for many sellers, that’s one of the biggest stressors in the entire process.
- [Are Cash Offers Really Always the Best for Sellers? | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/are-cash-offers-really-always-the-best-for-sellers/): Everyone loves the idea of a cash offer, right? Fast, easy, no banks, no drama. But here’s the truth most sellers don’t realize: a cash offer isn’t always the...
- [Can’t Afford Today’s Rates? This hack might just change your mind! | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/cant-afford-todays-rates-this-hack-might-just-change-your-mind/): Think you can’t afford to buy a home because of today’s interest rates? This hack might change your mind. Right now, we’re in a unique window where sellers...
- [PLEASANT HILL, WALNUT CREEK, LAFAYETTE December 2025 Real Estate Market Update | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/pleasant-hill-walnut-creek-lafayette-december-2025-real-estate-market-update/): Hey Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, and Lafayette!! It’s time for your MARKET UPDATE! We are entering the Winter Market, and here are the latest stats that you...
- [OAKLAND & BERKELEY December 2025 Real Estate Market | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/oakland-berkeley-december-2025-real-estate-market-update-1080p/): Hey, Oakland & Berkeley! It’s time for your MARKET UPDATE! We are entering the Winter Market, and here are the latest stats that you need to know. Hi...
- [The Lock-In Effect | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/the-lock-in-effect/): If you feel trapped in your current home, you’re not alone. It’s called the “lock-in effect”. Right now, thousands of homeowners are staying put because their...
- [Your Home's Value Is Shifting | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/your-homes-value-is-shifting/): The balance of power in real estate just shifted, and it may or may not be in your favor. Realtor.com reports the national housing market hit five months of...
- [Stop Selling Your Home The Old Way | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/stop-selling-your-home-the-old-way/): If you’re trying to sell your home the way it was done five years ago, guess what? You’re leaving tens of thousands on the table! Today’s buyers scroll past...
- [Is Your Home On AI's Radar | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/is-your-home-on-ais-radar/): Homebuyers aren’t just searching Zillow anymore; they’re asking AI where to live. And if your listing isn’t showing up in those results, you might as well not...
- [Use Your Equity To Build Wealth | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/use-your-equity-to-build-wealth/): What if I told you that you may have over $200,000 in wealth? Nationally, the average homeowner has built over $200,000 in equity, and many people don’t pay...
- [Mortgage Rates Just Dropped | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/mortgage-rates-just-dropped/): For the past two years, buyers have been sidelined by insane home prices and mortgage rates. However, Redfin has just revealed that the average monthly mortgage...
- [Fall Deals You Can't Miss | Tanja Odzak](https://www.oureastbayhome.com/blog/fall-deals-you-cant-miss/): Did you know that in the past few months, your money now goes further than ever?! Today, your mortgage payment is significantly less on the same home...