At an Open House I held Sunday at 2524 Eagle Avenue in Alameda’s East End I was asked by 5 or 6 groups of buyers “How can I find a list of Open Houses each Sunday?”  Even the Chronicles’ list is challenging because a home in Rockridge might appear alphabetically somewhere behind Piedmont, but it could also show up in the list with other Oakland homes. 

My advice…if you want to make the process easier to navigate, ask a Realtor at one of the Open Homes you’ve visited to email a list to you each week.   If you’re in the early stages of your search explain that to the agent.  Believe me, most Realtors know it can take awhile before you’re ready to make an offer and if you choose to work with them it won’t be because you felt pressured. 

In most areas of Oakland & Piedmont Realtors that subscribe to the service receive a PDF on Saturday with an updated Open House list, sample at:   Open House list Oakland & Piedmont Jan 27, 2008  

This is a great time of the year for buyers to begin the search!  The list builds each week through the summer.