Company News

Hundreds Gather for Discussion on Housing Affordability in Seattle
Redfin Chief Economist Nela Richardson joined a four-person panel at the University of Washington on Tuesday to address the topic of housing affordability.

Draw Your Own Search Is Here!
On the Redfin iPhone app, you can now draw a line around where you want to search for homes. This means you can narrow down the results to include homes for sale in the exact areas where you want to live, not just in a certain neighborhood or ZIP code.

Redfin Arrives in Southern Maine!
You can now work with a local Redfin agent to buy and sell homes in the southern part of the state, including Portland, Cape Elizabeth, Kennebunk, Biddeford, Augusta and the lakes region area. You can also use the Redfin online and mobile tools to search for any home on the market.

Redfin for Apple Watch Gives “Having Your Pulse on the Market” a Whole New Meaning
We’re thrilled to announce that Redfin is among the apps Apple Watch users can experience when the device becomes available on April 24, just as the real estate market is heating up. Here’s how you can use the Redfin app for Apple Watch to find your dream home and make it your own, while you’re on the go:

Who’s Rocking Red Pants This Month?
When your real estate agent takes the time to mount your flat-screen TV and caulk your dryer vent after helping you buy your dream home, you know you’ve found someone who truly takes customer service to heart. It’s that kind of dedication that earned Bob Plessinger and Karen Collins our first-ever “Red Pants Award,” which recognizes great client service.

Oahu Native Mike DeMello Opens Redfin Office on the Island
Oahu native Mike DeMello has opened a Redfin office on the island, which means people can now find real estate in Hawaii on Redfin.com and work with Redfin agents to buy or sell a home.

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

Redfin Announces $50-million Investment Led by Tiger Global Management and T. Rowe Price
Today Redfin announced a mezzanine investment of $50 million led by Tiger Global Management LLC and by portfolios managed by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.

Dozens of Redfin Agents Ranked Best in State
Dozens of Redfin agents were named to an exclusive list of best agents in their state, standing out among the nearly one million licensed REALTORS® across the country.