Comments on: Redfin To Change the Rules of Real Estate Sales http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/31/redfin-can-rewrite-real-estate-rules/ Startup and Technology News Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:10:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Redfin Continues To Shrink The Real Estate Market http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/31/redfin-can-rewrite-real-estate-rules/#comment-2302373 Redfin Continues To Shrink The Real Estate Market Sat, 17 May 2008 01:22:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/31/redfin-can-rewrite-real-estate-rules/#comment-2302373 [...] an investor in Seattle-based real estate startup Redfin, I’m pretty sure he likes their business model. The company is doing its best to completely remove real estate agents and brokers (and their [...] [...] an investor in Seattle-based real estate startup Redfin, I’m pretty sure he likes their business model. The company is doing its best to completely remove real estate agents and brokers (and their [...]

]]> By: John Wesley’s Mantic Media » How to Save $13,650 on Your Next House http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/31/redfin-can-rewrite-real-estate-rules/#comment-2054040 John Wesley’s Mantic Media » How to Save $13,650 on Your Next House Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:36:14 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/31/redfin-can-rewrite-real-estate-rules/#comment-2054040 [...] Take, for example, Redfin. [...] [...] Take, for example, Redfin. [...]

]]> By: Redfin On 60 Minutes Tonight - Real Estate Market Disruption http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/31/redfin-can-rewrite-real-estate-rules/#comment-1754627 Redfin On 60 Minutes Tonight - Real Estate Market Disruption Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:05:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/31/redfin-can-rewrite-real-estate-rules/#comment-1754627 [...] Redfin, a real estate company that we started tracking a year ago, will be featured on 60 Minutes tonight at 7 pm Pacific on CBS. The video of the segment is here. [...] [...] Redfin, a real estate company that we started tracking a year ago, will be featured on 60 Minutes tonight at 7 pm Pacific on CBS. The video of the segment is here. [...]

]]> By: Sequoia Leads Trulia’s $10 Million Series C http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/31/redfin-can-rewrite-real-estate-rules/#comment-1754618 Sequoia Leads Trulia’s $10 Million Series C Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:02:32 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/31/redfin-can-rewrite-real-estate-rules/#comment-1754618 [...] is not alone in chasing this market. Zillow has raised $57 million and Redfin has previously raised $9 million in two rounds. Internet Brands also is also a competitor with Real Estate [...] [...] is not alone in chasing this market. Zillow has raised $57 million and Redfin has previously raised $9 million in two rounds. Internet Brands also is also a competitor with Real Estate [...]

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]]> By: Seems I'm not alone on the real estate transaction tax - Page 23 - ehMac.ca http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/31/redfin-can-rewrite-real-estate-rules/#comment-1306395 Seems I'm not alone on the real estate transaction tax - Page 23 - ehMac.ca Sun, 01 Apr 2007 12:33:32 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/31/redfin-can-rewrite-real-estate-rules/#comment-1306395 [...] Redfin To Change the Rules of Real Estate Sales [...] [...] Redfin To Change the Rules of Real Estate Sales [...]

]]> By: Purifier http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/31/redfin-can-rewrite-real-estate-rules/#comment-972380 Purifier Sun, 18 Feb 2007 07:33:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/31/redfin-can-rewrite-real-estate-rules/#comment-972380 There is an endless list Yet another real estate company pushing their new website that will revolutionize the industry There is an endless list
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]]> By: air http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/31/redfin-can-rewrite-real-estate-rules/#comment-901950 air Thu, 08 Feb 2007 02:18:38 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/31/redfin-can-rewrite-real-estate-rules/#comment-901950 this is lower home price. this is lower home price.

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]]> By: CrunchBack http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/31/redfin-can-rewrite-real-estate-rules/#comment-680774 CrunchBack Mon, 08 Jan 2007 23:17:10 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/31/redfin-can-rewrite-real-estate-rules/#comment-680774 Glenn from Redfin got politely abused today by the Realtor crowd at Real Estate Connect in NYC. See more detail at http://www.crunchback.com Glenn from Redfin got politely abused today by the Realtor crowd at Real Estate Connect in NYC. See more detail at http://www.crunchback.com

]]> By: CrunchBack http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/31/redfin-can-rewrite-real-estate-rules/#comment-680769 CrunchBack Mon, 08 Jan 2007 23:15:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/31/redfin-can-rewrite-real-estate-rules/#comment-680769 <strong>Redfin at Real Estate Connect...</strong> Glenn Kelman of Redfin spoke today at Real Estate Connect in NY. He was on a panel with Allan Dalton of Move, Inc (Allan is also CEO of Realtor.com, the official site of the NAR). The panel was titled Real... Redfin at Real Estate Connect…

Glenn Kelman of Redfin spoke today at Real Estate Connect in NY. He was on a panel with Allan Dalton of Move, Inc (Allan is also CEO of Realtor.com, the official site of the NAR). The panel was titled Real…

]]> By: Kyle http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/31/redfin-can-rewrite-real-estate-rules/#comment-626831 Kyle Sun, 31 Dec 2006 00:02:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/31/redfin-can-rewrite-real-estate-rules/#comment-626831 The listing Agent is now being asked to answer the demand of home buyers who want to see a property before they buy it and then submit an offer through a Discount Broker. http://toursheet.blogspot.com/2006/12/problem-no-buyers-agent-available.html The listing Agent is now being asked to answer the demand of home buyers who want to see a property before they buy it and then submit an offer through a Discount Broker.

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]]> By: 360Digest » Zillow Talk http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/31/redfin-can-rewrite-real-estate-rules/#comment-507569 360Digest » Zillow Talk Sun, 10 Dec 2006 06:35:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/31/redfin-can-rewrite-real-estate-rules/#comment-507569 [...] Many brokerages mistrust Zillow and wonder if it’s friend or foe. Some liken it to a drug dealer who gives away the first couple of hits for free. Once you’re hooked, then the dealer can start charging whatever they want. A few point to Craigslist. What was once free (real estate and job listings) are now being charged for. And several other Seattle agents remember Redfin’s about-face, as it started out as a referral business for agents, but quickly alienated them by setting themselves up as competitors and as Tech Crunch noted “doing their best to completely remove real estate agents and brokers from at least half of a home sale.” [...] [...] Many brokerages mistrust Zillow and wonder if it’s friend or foe. Some liken it to a drug dealer who gives away the first couple of hits for free. Once you’re hooked, then the dealer can start charging whatever they want. A few point to Craigslist. What was once free (real estate and job listings) are now being charged for. And several other Seattle agents remember Redfin’s about-face, as it started out as a referral business for agents, but quickly alienated them by setting themselves up as competitors and as Tech Crunch noted “doing their best to completely remove real estate agents and brokers from at least half of a home sale.” [...]

]]> By: Zillow Real Estate Data Coming to a Site Near You » JenIT http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/31/redfin-can-rewrite-real-estate-rules/#comment-320073 Zillow Real Estate Data Coming to a Site Near You » JenIT Tue, 31 Oct 2006 07:14:01 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/31/redfin-can-rewrite-real-estate-rules/#comment-320073 [...] Other startups doing similar work include Trulia , RealEstateABC, and Redfin. [...] [...] Other startups doing similar work include Trulia , RealEstateABC, and Redfin. [...]

]]> By: Rich - Haverhill, MA http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/31/redfin-can-rewrite-real-estate-rules/#comment-307140 Rich - Haverhill, MA Fri, 27 Oct 2006 15:14:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/31/redfin-can-rewrite-real-estate-rules/#comment-307140 Bottom Line: If they're giving buyers two-thirds of the real estate commission, their not giving much in the way of customer service. They simply can't on such small commissions. The unforntunate part is that lower-income, first-time homebuyers, the people who need hand-holding and competent advice the most, are probably gravitating to this business model. Redfin will be just another competitor for traditional and non-tradition real estate firms, but it isn't going to transform the industry. Bottom Line: If they’re giving buyers two-thirds of the real estate commission, their not giving much in the way of customer service. They simply can’t on such small commissions. The unforntunate part is that lower-income, first-time homebuyers, the people who need hand-holding and competent advice the most, are probably gravitating to this business model. Redfin will be just another competitor for traditional and non-tradition real estate firms, but it isn’t going to transform the industry.

]]> By: Rich - Haverhill, MA http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/31/redfin-can-rewrite-real-estate-rules/#comment-307135 Rich - Haverhill, MA Fri, 27 Oct 2006 15:12:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/31/redfin-can-rewrite-real-estate-rules/#comment-307135 Bottom Line: If they're giving buyers two-thirds of the real estate commission, their not giving much in the way of customer service. They simply can't on such some commissions. The unforntunate part is that lower-income, first-time homebuyers, the people who need hand-holding and competent advice the most, are probably gravitating to this business model. Redfin will be just another competitor for traditional and non-tradition real estate firms, but it isn't going to transform the industry. Bottom Line: If they’re giving buyers two-thirds of the real estate commission, their not giving much in the way of customer service. They simply can’t on such some commissions. The unforntunate part is that lower-income, first-time homebuyers, the people who need hand-holding and competent advice the most, are probably gravitating to this business model. Redfin will be just another competitor for traditional and non-tradition real estate firms, but it isn’t going to transform the industry.

]]> By: Tim - Sarasota http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/31/redfin-can-rewrite-real-estate-rules/#comment-280510 Tim - Sarasota Fri, 20 Oct 2006 00:46:39 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/31/redfin-can-rewrite-real-estate-rules/#comment-280510 Redfin To Change the Rules of Real Estate Sales ? Not so far ... Redfin To Change the Rules of Real Estate Sales ?

Not so far …

]]> By: Advertising Agency http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/31/redfin-can-rewrite-real-estate-rules/#comment-234749 Advertising Agency Sun, 01 Oct 2006 04:24:56 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/31/redfin-can-rewrite-real-estate-rules/#comment-234749 <strong>Dave...</strong> Interesting topic... I'm working in this industry myself and I don't agree about this in 100%, but I added your page to my bookmarks and hope to see more interesting articles in the future... Dave…

Interesting topic… I’m working in this industry myself and I don’t agree about this in 100%, but I added your page to my bookmarks and hope to see more interesting articles in the future…

]]> By: Redfin will flop like a fish out of water « real estate 2.0 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/31/redfin-can-rewrite-real-estate-rules/#comment-194840 Redfin will flop like a fish out of water « real estate 2.0 Thu, 14 Sep 2006 23:27:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/31/redfin-can-rewrite-real-estate-rules/#comment-194840 [...] Seattle startup Redfin, which has raised over $8M, doesn’t have much time left on the dock - they are sucking for air and here is why. [...] [...] Seattle startup Redfin, which has raised over $8M, doesn’t have much time left on the dock - they are sucking for air and here is why. [...]

]]> By: Internet Home Based Business http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/31/redfin-can-rewrite-real-estate-rules/#comment-156694 Internet Home Based Business Sun, 27 Aug 2006 10:57:22 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/31/redfin-can-rewrite-real-estate-rules/#comment-156694 <strong>Dave...</strong> Interesting topic... I'm working in this industry myself and I don't agree about this in 100%, but I added your page to my bookmarks and hope to see more interesting articles in the future... Dave…

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]]> By: Greg http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/31/redfin-can-rewrite-real-estate-rules/#comment-125016 Greg Sun, 06 Aug 2006 18:28:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/31/redfin-can-rewrite-real-estate-rules/#comment-125016 The technology is only one piece of where the industry is going. To be truly disruptive- to the point where actual change can be achieved, centralization needs to occur, through or without the MLS's. BlueRoof includes FSBO and MLS listings- and allows a buyer to make an offer directly to the seller- and then after acceptance, a Realtor will coordinate the entire transaction for both sides- for $1000. The technology is only one piece of where the industry is going. To be truly disruptive- to the point where actual change can be achieved, centralization needs to occur, through or without the MLS’s.

BlueRoof includes FSBO and MLS listings- and allows a buyer to make an offer directly to the seller- and then after acceptance, a Realtor will coordinate the entire transaction for both sides- for $1000.

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