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Why I Work at Redfin: Making a Real Estate Career Possible for Anyone
Three years ago, I helped form our Redfin Agent Development Program, which we call the RAD Program. It’s an apprenticeship program for those coming to real estate out of college or from a different industry.

Why I Work at Redfin: Nikki Kilmer, Redfin Agent
Los Angeles real estate agent Nikki Kilmer describes how she got into the business and what it’s like to work at Redfin.
Redfin Agents have Arrived in Bend, Oregon!
Back in 1901, pioneers fording the Deschutes River decided to settle near a river bend on the eastern edge of the Cascade mountains. The small
Meet Our Inspiring CTO, Bridget Frey
Bridget Frey began exploring computers at the age of 5, leading her on a path to become the chief technology officer of Redfin and an inspiration for us all.
Redfin Agents Arrive in Charleston, South Carolina!
People in the friendliest city in the U.S. can now buy and sell homes with the friendliest real estate agents because Redfin is now serving Charleston!
Azure Northwest Homes Coming to Tehaleh
The epitome of Northwest living, the Tehaleh community in Bonney Lake is nestled on 4,000 acres of elevated forest land, with mountain views and 7.5 miles of forested trails. You can own your own little slice of nature when the community welcomes 32 new single-family homes from Azure Northwest Homes later this year.
Jim Flatley Wasn't a Recliner
Every time I get on a plane, I think of Jim Flatley, the vice-president of sales at my old company, Plumtree Software. Corvette-driver, hair-gunker, suit-wearer,
One in Five Facebook Employees Has No Imagination Whatsoever
Whoa! Shocking news, guys. An engineer left Google for Facebook. The great Lars Rasmussen, creator of Google Maps and Google Wave, quit Google Thursday to
Cluster Buck Rogers!
Big news! Redfin has begun clustering listing search results! We’ve rolled out the feature to Seattle, Portland, the Bay Area, Sacramento and Phoenix so far,
The Crazy Woman Speaks
On a Sunday transcontinental flight, I was stuck in a middle seat next to a woman reading a book filled with conspiracy theories. I minded
CarMax Founder Austin Ligon Joins Redfin Board
What a coup for Redfin! The founder and former CEO of CarMax, Austin Ligon, joined Redfin’s board of directors this week, and also made a
100% Pure Grape-Nuts
TechCrunch’s Sarah Lacy just published an essay on how Silicon Valley has still been eating steaks throughout the recession. She makes the case using the