Anyone Ever Use RedFin?

[Duranimal]

Curious if anyone has any positive or negative experiences about RedFin?

[New_Renter]

When using the map mode, it is sssslllloooowwww….

[New_Renter]

When using the map mode, it is sssslllloooowwww….

[New_Renter]

When using the map mode, it is sssslllloooowwww….

[Ex-SD]

They have been extremely successful & popular with sellers & buyers in the Northwest. So much so, that the realtors tried to lock them out of the MLS but there was a lawsuit and Redfin won (hands down). There was a story about this on 60 minutes around six months ago.

New-Renter: Their site doesn’t run slow for me. I have cable. Are you using cable, DSL or dial up?

[New_Renter]

Ex-SD,
I have a fast connection, 6mb DSL. I do like Redfin’s website, but tend to use ZipRealty and SDLookup a little more. Where I found Redfin slow was when I’m mapping a large area, for example an entire zip code, and also select a year or more of past sales. When you zoom in and out from there, it can be very slow. However, I tried it tonight the way I usually do and it was significantly faster. Maybe they upgraded their systems recently? In any case, their map view is incredibly useful to get a quick grahpical overview of recent comps (up to 2 years) and current listings. I still have to go to multiple sites to get everything I want, but each of them seem to be constantly improving as they are in a fierce battle to one-up eachother. Great news for us consumers….

[patientlywaiting]

I love redfin, ziprealty and sdlookup. They are great innovations for the real estate market.

I love to see the listing myself instead of having to ask the realtor for a printout (remember the old days?).

I’ve not bought anything yet, but I’ll give them a try next time. I’m pretty knowledgeable with escrow, title, inspection, financing etc… so I don’t need hand-holding.

When the time comes, I’ll drive by the house, look at the exterior and do my due diligence before even asking for a showing. To me the interior is not all that important because it can be changed if the price is right.

But I can imagine a young couple having to really rely on their Realtor as their “best friend” in the business. They should be on Piggington educating themselves instead of shopping for a nest. It’s amazing to me how little hands on research people perform when buying a house.

[FutureSDguy]

My advice: make sure you understand Redfin’s touring policy. First 3 hours free, and the remaining ones charged at $250/tour. Don’t complain: it makes total sense in a “get what you pay for” business model that saves you money in the end.

If Redfin suggests that you call the seller’s broker for showing, you better think twice. You may get pretty nasty behavior from them. (“Why should I do Redfin’s work on my nickel” they will protest…)

[SD Realtor]

FutureSD that is what the two people who came to me said. They didn’t complain at all, they just said it was what it was and after they tried it, they decided to try something else. There are MANY people out there who offer rebates for buyers and good service. I think redfin is a good idea and is competitive just like Zip and other agencies like that.

SD Realtor

[SD Realtor]

FutureSD that is what the two people who came to me said. They didn’t complain at all, they just said it was what it was and after they tried it, they decided to try something else. There are MANY people out there who offer rebates for buyers and good service. I think redfin is a good idea and is competitive just like Zip and other agencies like that.

SD Realtor

[SD Realtor]

FutureSD that is what the two people who came to me said. They didn’t complain at all, they just said it was what it was and after they tried it, they decided to try something else. There are MANY people out there who offer rebates for buyers and good service. I think redfin is a good idea and is competitive just like Zip and other agencies like that.

SD Realtor

[FutureSDguy]

My advice: make sure you understand Redfin’s touring policy. First 3 hours free, and the remaining ones charged at $250/tour. Don’t complain: it makes total sense in a “get what you pay for” business model that saves you money in the end.

If Redfin suggests that you call the seller’s broker for showing, you better think twice. You may get pretty nasty behavior from them. (“Why should I do Redfin’s work on my nickel” they will protest…)

[FutureSDguy]

My advice: make sure you understand Redfin’s touring policy. First 3 hours free, and the remaining ones charged at $250/tour. Don’t complain: it makes total sense in a “get what you pay for” business model that saves you money in the end.

If Redfin suggests that you call the seller’s broker for showing, you better think twice. You may get pretty nasty behavior from them. (“Why should I do Redfin’s work on my nickel” they will protest…)

[patientlywaiting]

I love redfin, ziprealty and sdlookup. They are great innovations for the real estate market.

I love to see the listing myself instead of having to ask the realtor for a printout (remember the old days?).

I’ve not bought anything yet, but I’ll give them a try next time. I’m pretty knowledgeable with escrow, title, inspection, financing etc… so I don’t need hand-holding.

When the time comes, I’ll drive by the house, look at the exterior and do my due diligence before even asking for a showing. To me the interior is not all that important because it can be changed if the price is right.

But I can imagine a young couple having to really rely on their Realtor as their “best friend” in the business. They should be on Piggington educating themselves instead of shopping for a nest. It’s amazing to me how little hands on research people perform when buying a house.

[patientlywaiting]

I love redfin, ziprealty and sdlookup. They are great innovations for the real estate market.

I love to see the listing myself instead of having to ask the realtor for a printout (remember the old days?).

I’ve not bought anything yet, but I’ll give them a try next time. I’m pretty knowledgeable with escrow, title, inspection, financing etc… so I don’t need hand-holding.

When the time comes, I’ll drive by the house, look at the exterior and do my due diligence before even asking for a showing. To me the interior is not all that important because it can be changed if the price is right.

But I can imagine a young couple having to really rely on their Realtor as their “best friend” in the business. They should be on Piggington educating themselves instead of shopping for a nest. It’s amazing to me how little hands on research people perform when buying a house.

[New_Renter]

Ex-SD,
I have a fast connection, 6mb DSL. I do like Redfin’s website, but tend to use ZipRealty and SDLookup a little more. Where I found Redfin slow was when I’m mapping a large area, for example an entire zip code, and also select a year or more of past sales. When you zoom in and out from there, it can be very slow. However, I tried it tonight the way I usually do and it was significantly faster. Maybe they upgraded their systems recently? In any case, their map view is incredibly useful to get a quick grahpical overview of recent comps (up to 2 years) and current listings. I still have to go to multiple sites to get everything I want, but each of them seem to be constantly improving as they are in a fierce battle to one-up eachother. Great news for us consumers….

[New_Renter]

Ex-SD,
I have a fast connection, 6mb DSL. I do like Redfin’s website, but tend to use ZipRealty and SDLookup a little more. Where I found Redfin slow was when I’m mapping a large area, for example an entire zip code, and also select a year or more of past sales. When you zoom in and out from there, it can be very slow. However, I tried it tonight the way I usually do and it was significantly faster. Maybe they upgraded their systems recently? In any case, their map view is incredibly useful to get a quick grahpical overview of recent comps (up to 2 years) and current listings. I still have to go to multiple sites to get everything I want, but each of them seem to be constantly improving as they are in a fierce battle to one-up eachother. Great news for us consumers….

[Ex-SD]

They have been extremely successful & popular with sellers & buyers in the Northwest. So much so, that the realtors tried to lock them out of the MLS but there was a lawsuit and Redfin won (hands down). There was a story about this on 60 minutes around six months ago.

New-Renter: Their site doesn’t run slow for me. I have cable. Are you using cable, DSL or dial up?

[Ex-SD]

They have been extremely successful & popular with sellers & buyers in the Northwest. So much so, that the realtors tried to lock them out of the MLS but there was a lawsuit and Redfin won (hands down). There was a story about this on 60 minutes around six months ago.

New-Renter: Their site doesn’t run slow for me. I have cable. Are you using cable, DSL or dial up?

[SD Realtor]

I picked up 2 clients from Redfin. They are potential buyers and liked Redfin but could never get a Redfin agent to show them homes. The idea of them having to have the listing agent show the home because Redfin would not worked some of the time.

SD Realtor

[FutureSDguy]

I bailed on moving to San Diego and decided to go back to Seattle where the job market and pay was more favorable for my line of work. I also went through Redfin as a buyer. The first attempt to secure an agreement was a big fiasco (due to the fault of the seller), I didn’t feel Redfin was carrying the ball enough. But on the second property and a second agent, things went very well, and I appreciated the savings.

[FutureSDguy]

I bailed on moving to San Diego and decided to go back to Seattle where the job market and pay was more favorable for my line of work. I also went through Redfin as a buyer. The first attempt to secure an agreement was a big fiasco (due to the fault of the seller), I didn’t feel Redfin was carrying the ball enough. But on the second property and a second agent, things went very well, and I appreciated the savings.

[FutureSDguy]

I bailed on moving to San Diego and decided to go back to Seattle where the job market and pay was more favorable for my line of work. I also went through Redfin as a buyer. The first attempt to secure an agreement was a big fiasco (due to the fault of the seller), I didn’t feel Redfin was carrying the ball enough. But on the second property and a second agent, things went very well, and I appreciated the savings.

[SD Realtor]

I picked up 2 clients from Redfin. They are potential buyers and liked Redfin but could never get a Redfin agent to show them homes. The idea of them having to have the listing agent show the home because Redfin would not worked some of the time.

SD Realtor

[SD Realtor]

I picked up 2 clients from Redfin. They are potential buyers and liked Redfin but could never get a Redfin agent to show them homes. The idea of them having to have the listing agent show the home because Redfin would not worked some of the time.

SD Realtor

[Duranimal]

I’m more concerned about RedFin’s assistance at closing than its website, so if you’ve had good or bad experiences there, I would love to hear them.

However, I am curious why a seller’s agent wouldn’t want to show a home. Especially in this market, it seems like they would do everything they could to facilitate a sale.

[FutureSDguy]

The Seattle market was still pretty hot at the time I got the brushoff from the seller’s agents. (But not hot enough, IMO… because those houses didn’t sell easily.) I think there’s resentment that mainstream agents have towards Redfin playing into their willingness to show a house to you.

I had no problems on closing… they want you to get the process started using their automated system, but they will work with you on the phone or in the office in getting the purchase agreement drafted and sent. If you want a tough negotiation, they’ll play. They’re pretty quick too.

Considering the fact that you’re doing business with a company and not an agent, and agents are salaried employees, Redfin agents will consult with each other in their office. This is a bonus, because not everyone can know everything…

[FutureSDguy]

The Seattle market was still pretty hot at the time I got the brushoff from the seller’s agents. (But not hot enough, IMO… because those houses didn’t sell easily.) I think there’s resentment that mainstream agents have towards Redfin playing into their willingness to show a house to you.

I had no problems on closing… they want you to get the process started using their automated system, but they will work with you on the phone or in the office in getting the purchase agreement drafted and sent. If you want a tough negotiation, they’ll play. They’re pretty quick too.

Considering the fact that you’re doing business with a company and not an agent, and agents are salaried employees, Redfin agents will consult with each other in their office. This is a bonus, because not everyone can know everything…

[FutureSDguy]

The Seattle market was still pretty hot at the time I got the brushoff from the seller’s agents. (But not hot enough, IMO… because those houses didn’t sell easily.) I think there’s resentment that mainstream agents have towards Redfin playing into their willingness to show a house to you.

I had no problems on closing… they want you to get the process started using their automated system, but they will work with you on the phone or in the office in getting the purchase agreement drafted and sent. If you want a tough negotiation, they’ll play. They’re pretty quick too.

Considering the fact that you’re doing business with a company and not an agent, and agents are salaried employees, Redfin agents will consult with each other in their office. This is a bonus, because not everyone can know everything…

[Duranimal]

I’m more concerned about RedFin’s assistance at closing than its website, so if you’ve had good or bad experiences there, I would love to hear them.

However, I am curious why a seller’s agent wouldn’t want to show a home. Especially in this market, it seems like they would do everything they could to facilitate a sale.

[Duranimal]

I’m more concerned about RedFin’s assistance at closing than its website, so if you’ve had good or bad experiences there, I would love to hear them.

However, I am curious why a seller’s agent wouldn’t want to show a home. Especially in this market, it seems like they would do everything they could to facilitate a sale.

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