Company News
Redfin’s iPhone and iPad App Goes Native
Redfin’s mobile real estate apps team has been firing on all cylinders, burning the proverbial midnight oil, working non-proverbial nights and weekends. The upshot is
Multiple Offers: How to Win, When to Lose
Get advice from expert real estate agents on winning against multiple offers.
How Much Does a Redfin Agent Earn?
To be the best brokerage, you have to hire and train the best agents. This is Redfin’s goal. In our mind, the best agent is
Home Buying on April 1 Just Became Unbelievably Easy
Redfin is testing a new website feature today only that makes home buying almost foolishly easy. It’s called 2-Click Purchase, and it gives Redfin customers
Roske Speaks: Redfin Should Be More Like Costco
Chris Roske, Redfin’s director of finance, recently sent me a letter explaining how Redfin should be more like Costco. I think the letter’s pretty good
JSON in Postgres
Since Dec 2011 we’ve been storing a small portion of our data as JSON in Postgres. This blog post gives a quick overview of why
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
