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Remembering Darrell Monda, Founder of TourFactory Bay Area
-The Bay Area real estate community lost a trailblazer on New Year’s Eve with the passing of Darrell Monda. Darrell…
SFAR MLS Discusses AB723 Policy in first 2026 Webinar
-San Francisco Association of Realtors®, or SFAR MLS has discussed their thoughts and policies in their first webinar of 2026.…
BayEast & CCAR MLS’ Announces AB723
-Bay East MLS and CCAR MLS both announce some policy initiatives about how they are interpreting the new A.B. 723…
What You Need to Know About AB 723 Digitally Altered Photo Disclosure
-Short Law. Big Questions. Zero Consensus: AB 723 Explained Updated: 12/17/25 TL;DR Beginning January 1, 2026, California’s new AB…
Navigating the Clear Cooperation Policy: Tools to Help Agents Stay Compliant
-Check out the tools we’ve developed to help you navigate the Clear Cooperation Policy.
A Tudor With a Twist: 1135 Green Street, Russian Hill
-Step into 1135 Green Street, a 1908 Tudor Revival with Golden Gate views, private garden, and what might be the coolest garage in SF.
The Complete Guide to the Perfect Agent Headshot
-Your headshot is your very first impression! Read our expert tips so you can choose the right look and feel confident in front of the camera.
Our Longstanding Partnership with “Home for a Home”
-John Hayes has been a sponsor of “Home for a Home” for nearly a decade. The nonprofit has built 500+ houses for Guatemalan families in need.
Open Homes Joins the SILVAR BBQ & First-Ever Chili Cook-Off!
-From chili cook-off fun to REALTOR® connections, Open Homes celebrated with SILVAR members as John Hayes proudly took home 2nd place
Scan Drafter: Our fastest, simplest, most affordable floor plan option
-Scan Drafter floor plans are fast, simple, and budget-friendly—perfect for agents who need marketing visuals – not precise measurements.
Open Homes Takes Over Half Moon Bay — Summer Party 2025
-See highlights from the Open Homes Summer Party 2025 in Half Moon Bay, from big raffle wins to ocean views and plenty of team connection.
A Look Back at the NorCal Top Producer Summit in Carmel
-We captured Compass’s 2025 NorCal Top Producer Summit in Carmel, a day of connection, innovation, and insights from industry leaders.
How to upload your video to Instagram
-Your property video is on your phone. Now, we’ll show you how to upload your video to Instagram so you can start sharing it far and wide!
How to Transfer a Video From Your Computer to Your Phone
-Move a real estate video from your computer to iPhone or Android via AirDrop, USB, or cloud. Step-by-step guide from Open Homes.
What’s the difference between “Carmel” and “Carmel-by-the-Sea”?
-The names are used interchangeably, but what exactly is the difference between Carmel and Carmel-by-the-Sea?
What is Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and how does it work?
-In this post, we explain what Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is, and how it works on single property websites.
New Property Website Analytics
-Introducing Open Homes’ New Real Estate Property Website Analytics At Open Homes, we’re always looking for ways to give real…
Black Bathrooms and Black Vanities
-As we photography homes across the Bay, there’s one trend that never fails to catch our eye: black bathrooms and black bathroom vanities.
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