Alice Karsevar - Real Estate Agent

11/19/2025

Congratulations to D (name hidden for privacy) on his new coastal home in the Peninsula (Bay Area, CA)! 😍

There were multiple offers. He had been looking for a very long time and found a wonderful place complete with an ADU (accessory dwelling unit) and incredible outdoor space for friends and more.

Not only that he got a wonderful price for such a great remodeled space. $1.25MM

08/13/2024

[REAL ESTATE / HOME RELATED - NEW LAWS (!) SUMMARY]
I've been very active on my own personal real estate endeavors but back and helping people sell / buy again! (If you know anyone interested - would be honored for a referral!)
+We have active listings too if you know anyone in SF / Pacifica / HMB looking! (Photos of one of the wonderful condos for sale attached here.)

SOME THINGS you won't (easily) read anywhere below!

🏡🏡🏡NAR Settlement comes into effect August 17th🏡🏡🏡
I have been in MANY meetings / read all sorts on this that are NO where online (currently).

The TL;DR: "Sellers felt forced to cover the buy-side of selling their home. So total commission was 5-6% [usually]. Split b/t both buy and list agent"
Technically: Sellers were never forced to do this, but, *cough* that's why this settlement has occurred.
Reality 2: If you've ever bought you know there are 1000 fees and the last thing you want as a seller is someone not buying for full price because you didn't want to throw them a bone on their agent's fee.
Reality 3: Agent fees are high (talk to me more about that I have some exciting things to tell you :))

🏡🏡🏡What this means for home sellers🏡🏡🏡
- Compensation is split out now in the contract. Sellers specifically state what they're paying their list-agent.
- Sellers can optionally compensate the buy-side, usually in a separate agreement of the broker (agent's team).
- Sellers COULD alternatively tell their list-agent to tell a buy-agent to add in compensation as a "concession".
- Many are trying to say "business as usual" in the industry, But to me this doesn't seem 100%. Eg - As an agent, we will now call and ask each other what the compensation is if the seller will cover buy-side too.
- You can't advertise I COVER BUYER FEE in the MLS / listings. Has to be "off the MLS" (so can't just throw that on Zillow since Zillow gets listings from the MLS - agents have to ask and then get the scoop to the buyer).

🏡🏡🏡For home buyers🏡🏡🏡
- To view a home (not an open house) you need a written agreement w/ an agent.
- It will state compensation you will pay (if the seller will not cover , so your agent has to ask the other agent if they'll cover cause it won't be easy to see in the MLS where agents look, bizarre but ok. eg - you can have an email that says it but it can't be in the MLS.)
- You can ask the seller cover the commission as. "concession" if they aren't (but they may not want to)
- Your buy-agent will only get up to the amount you and them agree to. So, even if the sell side says "I'll give your buy-agent 3%!!" If you have an agreement that says 2.5% then that's the max they can get.

Not a lawyer, but hope that helps you!!!

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Plugs:
500+ Homes Sold Team
#1 Independent Brokerage along the Bay Area SF coast
Ocean Blue Real Estate
Realtor
DRE #02014931

08/06/2024

SWIPE LEFT ⬅️ Before & After
Long overdue thank you for redoing our entire backyard.

Design, drawing, material, & contractor selection- everything from demo, to drainage, to the finest tiles, to irrigation, to the finest turf & 2 grape vines. And finally, the fence. Which turns out is critical to keep deer from getting all over the turf / eating all the grapes.

+ featuring new planters built by Dave last weekend 🪴

Not shown: the BBQ-ready trex deck of (longer lasting wood), side yard, front yard, and more!

07/25/2024

Bay Area homes / hillside landscaping.
📍 Belmont, CA

11/04/2023

Just listed!
Beautiful San Francisco studio condo.
99 walk score 🤩
Open house this Saturday from 12-2pm.
$425k asking
Great condo unit on the top floor.

Listed with Ocean Blue Real Estate & David Oliphant 🎉

11/04/2023

Just listed!
Beautiful studio in San Francisco.
$425k asking
Move-in ready
99 Walk score

Open house this weekend!
Saturday 12-2pm
With .realestate &

04/23/2023

Our listing is live!

Terrifically-located home very close to the beach. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a backyard for your hobbies. 🏝️

Great turn out at the first open house! Thanks to all those who stopped by 💐

My team also has a bunch of other listings in and around the area if you know anyone looking. ✨

http://www.1409peraltaroad.com/

With broker and .realestate 🏡 🎉

04/23/2023

⭐️ Our listing is live ⭐️
Terrifically-located home very close to the beach. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a backyard for your hobbies. 🏝️

Great turn out at the first open house! Thanks to all those who stopped by 💐

My team also has a bunch of other listings in and around the area if you know anyone looking. ✨

http://www.1409peraltaroad.com/

With broker David Oliphant and Ocean Blue Real Estate 🏡 🎉

04/20/2023

Bay Area Home seller tips:
Did you know that the sewer lateral inspection can happen on the roof if you don’t want them going through the toilet / front yard?
(Not always but it is possible. Required compliance by most counties.)

✨And—> Coming this weekend:
Selling an amazingly-located home in Pacifica with David Oliphant @ Ocean Blue Real Estate — walking distance to the beach. 🏝️
Will be posting the website with the beautiful photos + details soon.

04/09/2023

Happy Easter! 🐣 ⛪️
He has risen!

03/04/2023

At our local plant nursery picking out fruit trees
🍊🌳
Our daughter’s first ever non-hospital outing!
😭 ♥️

01/25/2023

Hello all! If you’re thinking of donating to a great local cause— here is one that goes directly to those in need 🙏

*** PLEASE READ - OCEAN BLUE MATCHING DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR ****

Our community is in shock and disbelief after the tragedy that took place yesterday in our small town. Small towns have the biggest heart, as a community we have come together to support one another during this difficult time. We are putting our money where our mouth is. This quarter ALAS is the benefactor of our "Artist non-profit wall" . Artists donate a piece of art to the wall and 100% of the proceeds goes directly to that season's chosen non-profit. This week (Wednesday 01/25 - Monday 01/30) we are going to match all sales from the non-profit wall and will double all proceeds, dollar for dollar and donate it to ALAS. If you feel lost and don't know what you can be doing, come in and buy a piece of art from the non profit wall and know your spend will be doubled and will go directly to ALAS. The Vault is not usually open on Wednesdays but one of our artists, Pete, has agreed to open up tomorrow from 11 am - 5pm and be open for YOU! We love our community, we love ALAS. We love all of you.