My East Bay Services

Agent · Berkeley, California

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Here is what working with My East Bay in Berkeley typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

Buying a home

Buyer consultation and agreement

Budget, timing, must-haves and the written buyer agreement required before touring.

Home tours and listing alerts

Setting up searches for Berkeley area listings and arranging showings as soon as homes go live.

Offer strategy and negotiation

Comparable sales, offer terms, contingencies and inspection negotiations.

Contract-to-close management

Tracking deadlines for inspection, appraisal and financing until the keys change hands.

Selling a home

Listing price strategy

Comparable sales and current competition used to set a realistic asking price.

Listing preparation

Advice on repairs, staging and photography before the home goes live.

Marketing the listing

MLS exposure, online listing portals, signage and open houses where they make sense.

Showings, offers and closing

Scheduling showings, reviewing offers and managing the contract to closing.

How a typical transaction works

ConsultA first conversation about goals, budget and timing — and a written agreement that spells out services and compensation.
PrepareBuyers get pre-approved; sellers review a pricing analysis and prepare the home for photos.
Market & tourListings go live on the MLS; buyers tour homes and compare recent sales.
NegotiateOffers, counteroffers, inspection requests and appraisal issues are worked through.
CloseFinal walk-through and signing with the title or escrow company under California rules.

Typical costs on a Berkeley home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $1,445,049. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $1.45M
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$36,126–$43,351
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$28,901–$43,351
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$28,901–$72,252
Home inspection	flat	$350–$600

Every percentage above is negotiable and is set in the written agreement. Typical value from the Zillow Home Value Index (August 2026).

Areas around Berkeley

Emeryville, CA2.9 mi · $434K Oakland, CA4.6 mi · $709K Orinda, CA5.1 mi · $1.93M Alameda, CA7.0 mi · $1.14M Pinole, CA9.3 mi · $714K San Francisco, CA10 mi · $1.42M Walnut Creek, CA12 mi · $993K Martinez, CA13 mi · $754K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in California?

Compensation is negotiable and set out in writing. Sellers sign a listing agreement; since August 2024 buyers sign a written buyer agreement before touring homes with an agent, stating what the agent will be paid and by whom.

Does My East Bay work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how My East Bay handles dual agency or designated agency under California law.

What should I prepare before the first meeting?

Buyers: a mortgage pre-approval, a target budget and a list of must-haves. Sellers: your mortgage payoff estimate, a list of upgrades with dates, and any HOA or survey documents.