Company News

Why I Came to Redfin
Redfin today announces that it has hired its first-ever chief economist, Nela Richardson, who comes from Bloomberg Government.

If I Were 22: Do Something, Do a Lot of It
We often define our happiness in terms of what we want for ourselves, but the only way to be happy is to be needed by others. When you’re traveling the world at 22 in search of the perfect sushi, you are as far from needed as you can possibly be.

Real Estate Trends: Technology is Just a Means of Delivering Better Value and Service for the Consumer
From the new competitive advantage of giving customers what they want, to the last second economy, Glenn Kelman shares his thoughts on what’s changing in our economy and what he sees as the key real estate trends that are most important to consumers.

Redfin Launches Completely Redesigned iPhone App
Our award-winning iPhone app just got better! Today, we are thrilled to announce a complete overhaul of the Redfin Real Estate iPhone App that makes it even easier for you to find your dream home while on the go.

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.

Redfin Applauds National Association of Realtors Policy Changes
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) board voted in a few important policy changes that will benefit homebuyers and sellers. The result means better and faster data on home listings, as well as more convenient search results for consumers.

Cheers! Redfin Agents Arrive in Allentown
Bust out the Yuengling and toast your neighbors, because you can now work with a Redfin real estate agent to help you buy or a sell a home in the Lehigh Valley.

Redfin Builder Services launches in Chicagoland: 56 homes in Elmhurst, by Nitti Development
Redfin Builder Services has teamed up with Nitti Development, one of the premier builders in the northwest Chicago suburbs, to present the Berteau Development in Elmhurst, on the site of the former Elmhurst hospital. Berteau features 56 single-family homes, ranging in size from 3,000 to 4,500 square feet, with expected sale prices ranging from $819,000 to over $1 million.

Real Estate Redefined: Redfin Arrives to Make Waves in Jacksonville
Do you live in Jax? If so, we’ve got great news! When you’re done hanging ten at The Beaches, you can now team up with

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.