Company News

The Fortress and the Ecosystem
The annual Swanepoel Trends Report explores the biggest trends in the residential real estate industry. This year, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman was asked to write the foreword.

Diary of an IPO
Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman kept a diary of the company’s whole IPO process, which he calls “as weird as an abduction by space aliens.” Read it here.

A Tragedy of the Commons
A Center for Data Innovation study recently argued that Multiple Listing Services and the National Association of Realtors have harmed Redfin’s ability to compete.

Diversity at Redfin in 2017
Each year, we publish a report on gender, racial and ethnic diversity at Redfin. Here are this year’s numbers.

Introducing Redfin Concierge Service
Redfin Concierge Service Gives Home Sellers the Option to Let Redfin Take Care of Deep Cleaning, Painting, Staging and Landscaping for a 2% Listing-Agent Fee

Why I Work at Redfin: Jim Barnett
Jim Barnett is a buy-side agent working out of Denver, CO, in his third year at Redfin. Jim embodies the Redfin values: genuine, honorable, mission-driven and resourceful.

Introducing Redfin Teams
2024 has been a year of big changes and exciting growth at Redfin! You’ve probably heard by now about Redfin Next, our new fully commission-based

Deck the Halls with Redfin Redesign!
Decking the halls just got a lot easier with a little help from Redfin Redesign! Whether you’re buying a home or already own one, you

Way-Too-Early Take: What Trump’s Re-Election Could Mean for Housing
Donald Trump’s re-election seems to have had immediate consequences for housing in America. Demand from home-buyers requesting service through Redfin’s site, which was already stronger

Redfin Expands Free Rental Tools Nationwide
Redfin’s rental tools are now available nationwide! Starting today, homeowners, investors, property managers and agents anywhere in the U.S. can list rental properties for free

In a World Without Clear Cooperation, Big Brokers Win, Agents and Consumers Lose
We can’t keep debating the consumer benefits of Clear Cooperation, the National Association of Realtors’ policy against pocket listings. The data is clear that sellers

Why I Joined Redfin: Vanessa Gamp
Vanessa Gamp is Redfin’s newest Sales Manager leading the San Francisco, Marin and Sonoma teams. She joined Redfin in September 2024, bringing more than 16