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.
My Redfin Internship: Ian Lin
Ian describes his experience as a software developer intern in Seattle.
You’re Just Not That Strategic: Seven Objections You’ll Have to Overcome to Get to the Top
Want to make it to the top? Here are 7 ways to be more strategic, from Redfin CTO Bridget Frey.
My Redfin Internship: Dhruv Agarwal
Dhruv describes his experience as a product manager intern in Seattle.
Buying the Right Home in Nine Easy Steps
It’s easy to imagine that a different neighborhood, a sunnier kitchen, a shorter commute could lead to a better life. What’s hard to know is how to get that.
Redfin Designer Garth Purkett Shares Details From His Buzzfeed-Famous Story
This started 5 years ago with a tragedy and ends with a bit of love and humor.
