Company News
Redfin Agents Arrive in Hampton Roads, Virginia!
Virginia is for lovers and, today, Redfin expands its love for the state by launching its customer-obsessed, technology-powered home-buying and selling services in Virginia Beach and the rest of the Hampton Roads area.
Real Estate Brokers Can Coexist With National Portals by Changing the Way We Share Data
Rather than the brokers “completely reorienting” to the reality of the portals as they are today, the two parties have to work together to give real estate consumers a cohesive online experience.
Grab Your Shades: Redfin Expands in the Sunshine State
Redfin is the only brokerage in Tampa and Orlando with agents who are paid a salary and receive benefits.
Redfin iPhone App Updates Announced at Facebook f8
(Update: Check out our interview from Facebook f8 here) Today at the Facebook f8 Conference, Facebook Message Dialog and App Links were unveiled, and I’m
Why I Work at Redfin: Rick Szekely, Redfin Agent
Rick Szekely, a Redfin real estate agent in Chicago, tells us what it’s like to work at Redfin from an agent’s perspective. If you’re interested in joining the company, be sure to check out our jobs page at https://redfin.com/about/jobs.
Your New Way Home Starts with the Redfin Real Estate App
Mobile technology is making it easier than ever to shop around and compare prices on the biggest purchase you’ll make in your life: your home. With the Redfin Real Estate app you can peruse thousands of homes for sale, get detailed information on each, and even schedule a home tour directly from the app.
How to Be Unreasonably Happy
My friend, Jon Kraft, the founding CEO of Pandora, asked me to write an essay about a childhood extracurricular activity as part of the launch of his new startup, Thrively, which helps children from all backgrounds discover and pursue their passions in life. With Jon’s permission, we’re republishing the essay.
Redfin.com Will Not Be Affected By the MLS Listing Delay from CLAW
You might have heard the news that the Combined Los Angeles/Westside MLS (CLAW), whose public website is TheMLS.com, has implemented a 48-hour delay on data feeds to websites such as Zillow, Trulia, REALTOR.com, and numerous third party websites. We’d like to reassure our community that Redfin.com will not be affected by this change since we are a real estate brokerage that receives this data instantly.
Why I Work At Redfin: Danny Roberts, Recruiting
Danny Roberts explains how his experience on “The Real World” and multiple jobs after that prepared him for his role at Redfin, and what he loves about the company. It kicks off a new series we’re starting on the Redfin Blog featuring employees in different jobs and departments.
A/B Testing Framework: Build or Buy?
Six months ago Redfin needed an A/B testing framework. The big question: “Do we use a service or do we build our own?” After a
Buying a Condo in Ballard Just Got More Beautiful: Introducing Solo Lofts
Today Redfin announced that 20 condos are available for pre-sale in the new Solo Lofts building coming to Ballard.
Design of Everyday Things at Redfin
“Rule of thumb: if you think something is clever and sophisticated beware-it is probably self-indulgence.” – Donald A. Norman To supplement the Redfin new
