Company News
Redfin Buys Walk Score!
Holy moly! Redfin just bought Walk Score, an online service started to score homes based on their walking distance from restaurants, groceries and bars. The acquisition is Redfin’s first and the reason for it is simple: We want to give folks a complete portrait of what it would be like to live somewhere new, within the house and in the surrounding neighborhood.
Why I Work at Redfin: Jeffry Rhodes, Support Agent
When I was young, my mom always said I had a knack for helping people. Whether at church or working at the local produce market, I always wanted to help people make the right decision. After graduating from Washington State University, I knew I wanted to be in a place where I could thrive in helping others. You could say that I had a personal passion for customer service.
Redfin Agents Find Their Way to Fabulous Fresno!
Redfin has arrived in the heart of San Joaquin Valley, also known as California’s largest inland city, Fresno! Residents of Fresno can now work with
Why I Work at Redfin: Kevin Lu, Developer
It’s a good time to be a software developer. Tech companies compete for developers by offering everything from free lunches to cool offices and state-of-the-art tech. Redfin has all of these, plus sharp co-workers and affable managers. But, believe it or not, this is not why I chose Redfin.
Lawn-Mower, Coder, World-Conqueror
There are probably hundreds of people with Bill Gates’ talent all over the world today who won’t get what Gates got at an early age, access to a computer, and the educational foundation to master it. That’s changing, and it can’t change soon enough.
Behind the Scenes of Redfin 3D Walkthrough
Redfin agent Mia Simon gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at Redfin 3D Walkthrough, which uses Matterport technology to create virtual home tours.
Your Fight is Our Fight: In Support of Asians and Pacific Islanders
Almost a year ago, we sent a message about our commitment to serve customers of every race. We stood with Black Americans against violence then; we’re taking the same stand now with Asians and Pacific Islanders. We’re proud that many of our customers and colleagues are Asian. Your fight is our fight. The people of our company love you and support you.
How Much Do Redfin Agents Earn?
Redfin agents in the job nine months or more earned a median income of $90,000 in 2017, compared to a median of $44,000 for traditional agents.
Redfin Expands Premier Service for Luxury Properties
Redfin Premier offers premium real estate services to highlight extraordinary homes and attract luxury buyers.
Redfin Agrees to Buy RentPath for $608 Million
Redfin signed an agreement Thursday to buy RentPath, the Atlanta-based owner of ApartmentGuide.com, Rent.com and Rentals.com, for $608 million in cash. We’ll need the Federal
Redfin Publishes Commissions on Over 700,000 Homes for Sale
Redfin is now publishing the buyer’s agent commission for over 700,000 home listings in regions where this data is available. Our mission to redefine real
The Truth Comes Out
This is big. Today’s Department of Justice’s settlement with the National Association of Realtors now lets real estate websites show the fees paid to the brokers representing homebuyers.
