Karyn Selby. SF East Bay Realtor

How Much Time Does It Take Most People To Save A Downpayment?

FABulous lunch with my BFF ... much needed ‘change of scenery’ for the day. Anyone know what restaurant this is? You too, can have that enormous chandelier for a mere $30,000!!

Occupational Hazard #26: Showed my Dream Home today. (I have to remind myself, I’m lucky just to be a part of an industry where I can live vicariously, until I can live it authentically).

This cracks me up ... I get the intent behind it, but how the heck are we suppose to show a house?! #ImOverCovid but still #ILoveMyJob.

Wow! This puts it in perspective... it IS a good time to buy, just difficult in this strong Sellers market. But it can be done and I’m here to help.

Nice end to a long-day-that’s-really-a-holiday. Not complaining .... so happy to be busy! #OaklandRealtor. #birdies #ILoveMyJob. #eastbayrealestate

Interesting read on Oakland and Piedmont, developing in the late 1800’s.

JUST SOLD: Honestly, one of the most favorite stories of my career. This client, a fabulous single-Mom, working on the front lines, was very particular about their next home. (As she should be). We looked at a LOT of homes ... lost out on a few offers, but ended up with the perfect house for her and her kids! AND, we weren’t even the highest offer ... but a true connection with the Sellers prevailed. Sold for $1,032,000 ... complete with a horse next door! #oaklandrealestate #OaklandRealtor #EastBayRealEstste. @karynselbyrealtor

JUST SOLD: 1216 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda. This was one of those 'easy' ones (that make up for all the super challenging ones) ... we looked at 4 houses. First offer written, and got into contract! 18 day Close ... Sold at $1,143,000. So happy for my clients and their family! #AlamedaRealEstate. #EastBayRealEstate #OaklandRealtor

Another super cool building! My clients are in contract on a FABulous unit in this building (can any of my Realtors friends name it?). I can’t wait to enjoy a celebratory glass of bubbly with them and these sunsets!

I’ve been SO curious about this building for awhile. Glad I got to show some of the ‘work in progress’ lofts in this SUPER unique building. Wish I had taken more photos ... but anyone know where this building is?

I got to show a building I’ve been SO curious about ... I wish I had taken more photos - but can anyone guess where this is?

Yahoo! A big Thank You to my clients - past, present and future. And a HUGE Thanks to Kerri Naslund-Monday and the Monday Team for letting me join the awesome tribe!

Yesterday was so fun .... handing out pies to our friends, family and clients! I think it was 75 pies, in total ... so great to be able to wish people a Happy Thanksgiving in person, with masks, gloves and social distancing of course. Only one more reason why I LOVE being a part of The Monday Team!

Another Monday Team listing sold off-market! We saved these sellers the hassle of public showings and got them the price they were looking for. (And a note to all you potential buyers: we send out a list of off-market properties like this every week.)

Want a free pie for Thanksgiving! We still have some left ... as long as you can come pick it up at our office today, between 4:00 - 6:00pm (4937 Telegraph Ave., Oakland), we've got one with your name on it! Message me w/ your choice of pumpkin or pecan - (510) 459-2255.

My Buyers were eager to find more space for a home office but were intimidated by Bay Area prices. Luckily within just a few weeks they found a home that checked off all their boxesand I helped them compete with and beat out several other buyers. Congrats to all!

. The Granma stealing silverware!! And the teenager in the hoodie, texting.

Real Estate is always a driving force in the economy ... especially in the Bay Area.

JUST SOLD! It's an occupational hazard that I'm bound to fall in love with a house about every other week. But this one I really LOVED! Remodeled with such taste and functionality. FABulous backyard. Great location! This was just the second home my clients wrote an offer on - and we succeeded! Congrats L&H! Sold at $1.3m. Happy to have been a part of it (and they promised they'd have me over for BBQ's ;)

My One Thing (or I guess ‘Two’ things )

These days, it varies quite a bit ....

A day in my life .... When you have to explain to your client that, yes, indeed, that is what the Seller considered a 1/2 bath (photo) ...... And yes, indeed, homes in Oakland are going 20% over the list price ..... And the every day question WHY are homes listed at one price, when the expectation is way more? .... Because the East Bay is a super hot market, and we have been low on inventory for years - so the competition among Buyers has driven the prices up 20% ove...r list .... if we listed at where we think it will go, Buyers will think 20% over that!!?? Forget it. Until we get about 100% more inventory, and we can adjust to a less competitive market, this is the way it is. (I’ve been having repetitive dreams about this dialog - so just had to get it out there. ). BTW, I love being a Realtor. Period.

This is Jesbian, our team Transaction Coordinator plus So Much More!! I’m picking up our Halloween hand-outs (the little pumpkin stuffed with goodies) to drop off at my clients and friends homes. Check your front door for one soon!

Our spacious and charming new listing is in the Foothill neighborhood of Oakland and features a ton of upgrades and a private backyard. Ask me for details!

This is the dreamiest condo you ever did seeit even has a secret door, to a secret office space! And a waterfall fountain outside. Congrats to our buyers who I helped get into contract and close in 17 days!

Hey! Look where I was showing property today!

SOLD!! This wonderful, fun couple got that cool condo in Berkeley - the one with the ‘secret door to the hidden room’! Truly, one of my favorite sales of the year - great clients, great Listing Agent, easy escrow. Thanks Team!

This was a good one! Brand new construction, right off Piedmont Ave.

A Day in The Life .... WTH!!? The Listing Agent (who shall remain nameless) called this a 1/2 bath!!! Good thing my clients had a sense of humor about it! Deal breaker though.