They came for 2-sided deals — then a pocket listing debate broke out

Despite its title — “The End of the Two-Sided Deal: Will This Be The New Normal?” — a panel at Inman Connect quickly turned into an intense debate over the role of pocket listings. Continue reading

Top Agent Network takes aim at office exclusives in NAR pocket listing policy

Top Agent Network argues that office exclusives result in less inventory, less exposure for listings and less consumer choice while benefitting large brokerages. Continue reading

Glenn Kelman shares 14 reasons the market is so ‘bizarre’ now

The Redfin CEO’s latest Twitter thread reveals how far buyers are willing to go to win a home, including offering to name their child after a seller. Continue reading

Redfin reports $268M in revenue in first quarter, 40% jump over same period last year

CEO Glenn Kelman said Wednesday that the company is “just about hitting on all cylinders” after hiring more agents and lenders in the second half of 2020. Continue reading

Pocket listings undermine equal access to housing: Glenn Kelman

After promises to promote social justice, the housing industry doubled down on exclusion, and pocket listings remain a problem. The Redfin CEO shares his ideas on what the industry should do about it. Continue reading

RedfinNow launches in Tucson, Ariz., resumes service in Las Vegas

Redfin has launched its iBuyer services in Tucson, Arizona, and restarted service in parts of Las Vegas, according to an announcement on Tuesday. RedfinNow now operates in 22 markets nationwide. Continue reading

Redfin finalizes $608M RentPath acquisition earlier than expected

Redfin has acquired RentPath nearly two months after CoStar Group paid RentPath a $52 million break-fee for a failed acquisition in 2020. Continue reading

5 people to watch at Redfin as the company moves into a new era

Redfin is about to get a new second-in-command, all the while continuing its efforts to be consumers’ preferred one-stop real estate shop. Continue reading

Glenn Kelman: Waves of migration, consolidation coming to real estate

The Redfin CEO said Wednesday the coronavirus pandemic is helping fuel changes in real estate imagery and consumer behavior. Continue reading