Selling Tips & Resources

There's a lot that goes into getting your home ready to sell. From renovations to upgrades to simply meeting individual city compliances. Below is a selection of helpful links with tips and resources to help guide you through the home selling process.

East Bay Sewer Lateral Program - Determine if your property is required to replace your sewer lateral.

Berkeley Sewer Lateral Program - Steps for Berkeley home sellers to obtain their Sewer Lateral Certificate of Compliance. 

Oakland Sidewalk Ordinance - Steps for Oakland property owners to obtain their Sidewalk Certificate of Compliance.

Berkeley Building Energy Saving Ordinance (BESO) - Steps for Berkeley property owners to complete and publicly report comprehensive energy assessments.

RECO - Berkeley energy efficiency requirements for property sale/transfer.

To Renovate or Not to Renovate - Insights on what to renovate that will give you a return on your investment.

ZCEB Blog - A great resources for all things real estate and green living. Check out these posts on how to declutter without the waste, creating an eco-friendly garden and how to prep your home for sale from our Green Your Move Series. 

Pinterest - A great way to organize projects, ideas and tips when selling your home.

If you have specific vendor needs such as contractors, landscapers, plumbers, etc. or have questions about selling your property, contact us or email at hello@zipcodeeastbay.com.