David Zabarte - San Francisco Bay Area Realtor

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I'll be holding open 512 Cashew Ct in San Ramon today from 2pm to 5pm.
www.512CashewCt.com

TLDR: The article I posted below addresses some of the myths about the recent NAR lawsuit that supposedly will allow sellers and buyers of residential real estate from paying a lot of money to real estate agents and fixes everything.
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This NAR lawsuit has pretty much been the number one item of discussion that has come up since the news dropped. I've seen very little mainstream news coverage that has even slightly gotten the information correct, and the general picture that has been painted is 1)real estate agents have made too much money for doing too little, 2)finally sellers will now be treated fairly and won't have to pay both sides of the transaction's compensation for representation of the principals, 3)buyer's will benefit, 4)home prices will come down -- which is silly. I get it... there are a LOT of people who think that the job of a real estate agent is unnecessary, that we make too much, and that everything would be better if we were not involved. But there are a lot of people who who believe a lot of things in this world that don't turn out to be accurate and this is one of those things. I've been helping people to buy and sell residential real estate for a long time and the challenges of doing so have remained filled with frictions that don't easily address themselves without the seasoned professional "intermediary" that helps the transaction conclude smoothly and ideally without lawsuits. There may come a time where those frictions can be dealt with using AI and Web3, but as of 2024... professionals in the real estate industry still have relevance. Here is one article that at least addresses the news from a more sober perspective: https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/opinion/columns/2024/03/22/budge-huskey-says-dont-believe-the-myths-about-the-realtor-settlement/73055934007/?fbclid=IwAR3AedWCz2_JZcsNOcwjev4pP3O8t8pd3ZjsAu9VXMDG7wFioV87Vw2DQOQ

Real estate pro says don't believe National Association of Realtors settlement myths The deal will not render transacting real estate almost free, protect consumers or make homeownership affordable once again, he writes.

There is a lot of buzz in the industry about how this NAR lawsuit is going to affect our real estate processes moving forward. I have my thoughts and will put out an editorial with my take on things for whoever is interested, but in the meantime I found this article to be an interesting take on some of what is in play:

Buyer agency: a crucial historical shift in real estate - HousingWire From buyer beware to protecting the buyer in the real estate transaction, it's vital to understand the evolution of our industry.

ChatGPT 4 is pretty amazing. I asked it to create a social media post illustrating why potential clients should consider using me for residential real estate services based on what it could find out about me online. I do like new clients...

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TLDR: check out lady bugs in Redwood Regional Park
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I was out in Oakland last week for a friend's funeral at the Greek Orthodox Church, and posted a beautiful shot of Oakland's skyline from the hill, but I was a little disappointed with the comments being focused on the negative sentiment around Oakland... I get it... our economy on the whole in the US has been going through rough times, and our local bay area cities feel it especially due to our high cost of living, and Oakland has definitely not escaped the effects. On that note, there are still close to 430K+ people that live in Oakland and it is a very dynamic city beyond the urban challenges that one might encounter in parts of the city. I was on a walk with my daughter's Girl Scout troop over the weekend to look for the lady bugs in Redwood Regional Park, and I recommend anyone who is just focused on the negative aspects of any of our bay area cities to consider that there are always positive elements that hopefully balance things out, at least in part. Go see some lady bugs while they are there. Pretty freakin' neat!

Oakland looking beautiful today.

Hope everyone is excited for the Winter Holidays!

I was googling "Zabarte" to see if I could find more family relatives today because my last name is Basque and is unique to our family line, and a couple things came up that I haven't thought about in some time... one was an article from a Tahoe local news station that chronicled my car wreck from 23 years ago when I was young man and how I was at fault for getting T b***d and got all busted up and had to be airlifted to a trauma center. That was trip to read about. The other thing that came up was an interview I had from a few years ago that I think still sums up my approach to real estate. So I'm posting it as a shameless self promotion plug for today:

Walnut Creek Realtor David Zabarte Discusses Home Ownership in the East Bay Area - Business Innovators Radio Network David Zabarte a life-long Walnut Creek resident. His approach to real estate is centered on communicating well with his clients and helping to clarify and educate in terms of the intricate market nuances and specific area knowledge that is involved when buying or selling a home. Purchasing or sellin...

Sometimes all cash doesn't always win... I'm so excited that the young couple that I'm representing in a purchase were able to use their Veterans Administration lending option (which allows for 100% financing on an offer to purchase) were able to beat out an all cash offer on a townhouse purchase. It doesn't happen all the time, but it can happen because I find if there are sellers that have a soft spot for our military members they would often prefer to see those buyers make the purchase. With the right lender the fact that a 100% financed loan is being used won't be a stumbling block provided the right lender is used, and I have several that are great resources. If you are a veteran thinking about making a purchase, or if you know of someone that would qualify and they need some insight into the process please hit me up.

Single family, detached home inventory snapshot.

Price range - 400K-500K in Alameda, Contra Costa, and Solano counties.

16 available properties.

https://maxebrdi.paragonrels.com/publink/default.aspx?GUID=8b80d092-aa21-4a1c-8eaa-4345794779f0&Report=Yes

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Price range - 500K-600K in Alameda, Contra Costa, and Solano counties.

39 available properties.

https://maxebrdi.paragonrels.com/publink/default.aspx?GUID=f8722218-2b10-4ae4-8250-938766ca3857&Report=Yes

I'm happy to run a market analysis for specific properties... please feel free to contact me.

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Price range - 599K-700K in Alameda, Contra Costa, and Solano counties.

236 available properties.

https://maxebrdi.paragonrels.com/publink/default.aspx?GUID=f3e2114a-ae03-4d08-b01e-385f7fa07d8d&Report=Yes

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April marks my 18th year helping people to buy and sell residential real estate. Please reach out if you or someone you know is looking for help with real estate services. I field questions!

Too big to fail?

Joint Statement by the Department of the Treasury, Federal Reserve, and FDIC WASHINGTON, DC -- The following statement was released by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen, Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome H. Powell, and FDIC Chairman Martin J. Gruenberg: Today we are taking decisive actions to protect the U.S. economy by strengthening public confidence in our banking...

I've been spending waaaaay less time on Social Media/FB since it got so toxic with manipulated algorithms etc., but I'm starting to ease back into it. I thought I'd start here with some shameless self promotion since I haven't been paying for any advertising or lead generation platforms. I'm encouraged to see that I still make the cut for getting the 5 Star Professional recognition, but I don't want to deal with going through their process to get published and promoted, so here is my screenshot just to verify I am still a hard working professional. We've had a recent uptick since the start of January in real estate activity, so I'm sure that there are folks out there that are thinking on whether they should pull the trigger on buying or selling while we have some opportunities... I think a lot depends on area, price point, individual situations and it is mixed as to heat levels in the SF Bay Area and the surrounding communities. Some homes sitting on the market for months while some new inventory is getting snatched up with multiple offers again. I'm happy to have a conversation to help anyone understand what the current challenges/opportunities/pitfalls are if my 18 years of experience can be of value.

OPEN HOUSE today (Sunday Oct.9th - 1pm to 4pm) - 1710 Thrush Ave in San Leandro offered at $729,950 - 3 bedroom 2 bath, 1309sf.
Link to listing:
https://maxebrdi.paragonrels.com/publink/default.aspx?GUID=b5ab13b9-ac50-48ce-b304-48f0360f045c&Report=Yes

Real estate and digital assets/crypto are starting to intertwine.
https://www.pymnts.com/cryptocurrency/2022/re-max-will-accept-payments-in-crypto-through-partnership-with-swapin/

RE/MAX Partners With Swapin to Accept Crypto Real estate company RE/MAX will be accepting cryptocurrency payments after partnering with Swapin, a crypto-to-fiat payments company.

I can say un-ironically that Punk 6529 is completely impressive, and I highly encouraging anyone who can commit the time to watching this amazing interview between he and Raoul Pal discussing the very misunderstood technology and use case for Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Un_S1Z8yQo

Raoul Pal Discusses: NFTs, IP Rights & The Metaverse This is without question the Real Vision interview of the year, and it’ll go down in history as an all-time RV classic. I kid you not! My conversation with P...

I've been lining my ducks up for a while now for this ground breaking tech where real estate meets crypto. I'm certified to sell NFT'd real estate, and I'm looking for folks that want to sell their property this way. It is a very selective process and not necessarily something that can be done easily as of yet, but it has begun. I'd love to chat with anyone who is serious about selling property this way. Check out this example of the first home in the US that is being sold this way, and contact me to find out if your property might be eligible.

https://www.tampabay.com/news/real-estate/2022/02/04/this-tampa-bay-home-is-being-sold-as-an-nft/

This Tampa Bay home is being sold as an NFT A Gulfport house will sell at auction next week to transfer the property rights “instantaneously” over the blockchain in a first for the region and maybe the nation.

Here is my day. What fun thing are you doing today?

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💥 SOLD 💥 In the beautiful city of Sonoma, CA. This 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom home is now officially off the market! Congratulations to my sellers for sticking with this unpredictable market, and trusting my advice. Contact me for your free marketing consultation or for guidance with your real estate needs!

David Zabarte
REALTOR® | DRE 01490693
☎️ 925.303.3346
📥 [email protected]
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Contact me:
David Zabarte
REALTOR® | DRE #01490693
📱 925.330.3346
📥 [email protected]

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I've got a unique home in Hayward listed at $649,950 that is available for new owners! Check out 1312 E Street. It is very close to downtown and many amenities. 3 bedrooms on the main level with a full basement and a 1 bedroom in-law unit.

Check it out at 1312Estreet.com