Comments on: Redfin “Rocks Real Estate” in USA Today http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2008/06/472.html Redfin Corporate Blog Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:09:04 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.1 hourly 1 By: stan http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2008/06/472.html/comment-page-1#comment-3864 stan Thu, 25 Sep 2008 03:34:14 +0000 http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2008/06/472.html#comment-3864 500 Realty!! BOOOuuuuuuuuuuuYAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH 500 Realty!!

BOOOuuuuuuuuuuuYAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

]]> By: cindy http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2008/06/472.html/comment-page-1#comment-3260 cindy Sun, 29 Jun 2008 03:06:05 +0000 http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2008/06/472.html#comment-3260 We used 500 realty and they were great. In fact read what their CEO states on the News Tribune. hes always yelling something and we like his aggressive marketing style. "Every home on the MLS has money that is the Buyers. Go ask your realtor for it" cracks us up! We used 500 realty and they were great. In fact read what their CEO states on the News Tribune. hes always yelling something and we like his aggressive marketing style.

“Every home on the MLS has money that is the Buyers. Go ask your realtor for it” cracks us up!

]]> By: Patty and Jim http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2008/06/472.html/comment-page-1#comment-3229 Patty and Jim Tue, 24 Jun 2008 03:49:29 +0000 http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2008/06/472.html#comment-3229 Well we have been doing most of our searches on-line and driving to narrow down the search. I think we have it nailed but Jim figured that (unless he is wrong) the value proposition with the 4000 minimum (the house we are looking at is 310,000) the 500 Realty minimum of 2900 will come into play...At least according to 500 Realty on this purchase. We just end up with 1100 extra in our pocket using them. I thank you though for your kind responses. Correct me if I'm wrong we have not signed up for anything yet.. Well we have been doing most of our searches on-line and driving to narrow down the search. I think we have it nailed but Jim figured that (unless he is wrong) the value proposition with the 4000 minimum (the house we are looking at is 310,000) the 500 Realty minimum of 2900 will come into play…At least according to 500 Realty on this purchase. We just end up with 1100 extra in our pocket using them. I thank you though for your kind responses. Correct me if I’m wrong we have not signed up for anything yet..

]]> By: Cynthia http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2008/06/472.html/comment-page-1#comment-3227 Cynthia Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:40:54 +0000 http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2008/06/472.html#comment-3227 Hi Patty and Jim, Did you know that Redfin gives free home tours? Just wanted to make sure you knew. There are a few different options. If this is the main reason you aren't using Redfin, we'd love to know how to make it clearer or better: 1. If you are looking in King County, you get unlimited free tours in June. We're looking to roll this out in other areas ... 2. Your first two home tours are free - two hours or six homes! That's a lot since it sounds like you're already using Redfin to pare down your options. Plus then you get two more free tours. If you end up using Redfin they are $250 each, but if you don't use us you aren't out a penny. 3. We also have an unlimited home tour option - Redfin Select - with different services where you get a 50% commission refund. <a href="http://www.redfin.com/buy-a-home/tour-homes" rel="nofollow">Read more about Redfin's home tours</a>. Thanks for stopping back by, Cynthia, Redfin Hi Patty and Jim,
Did you know that Redfin gives free home tours? Just wanted to make sure you knew. There are a few different options. If this is the main reason you aren’t using Redfin, we’d love to know how to make it clearer or better:
1. If you are looking in King County, you get unlimited free tours in June. We’re looking to roll this out in other areas …
2. Your first two home tours are free – two hours or six homes! That’s a lot since it sounds like you’re already using Redfin to pare down your options. Plus then you get two more free tours. If you end up using Redfin they are $250 each, but if you don’t use us you aren’t out a penny.
3. We also have an unlimited home tour option – Redfin Select – with different services where you get a 50% commission refund.

Read more about Redfin’s home tours.

Thanks for stopping back by,
Cynthia, Redfin

]]> By: Patty and Jim http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2008/06/472.html/comment-page-1#comment-3225 Patty and Jim Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:08:08 +0000 http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2008/06/472.html#comment-3225 We just don't like the pressure of paying for checking out a home. In the end it wasn't the 66% from Red Fin or the 75% from 500 Realty it was just a better deal for us. I love this website though. We just don’t like the pressure of paying for checking out a home. In the end it wasn’t the 66% from Red Fin or the 75% from 500 Realty it was just a better deal for us.

I love this website though.

]]> By: Mike Farmer http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2008/06/472.html/comment-page-1#comment-3198 Mike Farmer Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:43:28 +0000 http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2008/06/472.html#comment-3198 Actually there is just as much pressure either way to sell. I am thinking about going to salaried agents at some point in the future -- if they don't sell they don't stay, though -- after good service and doing what's best for the client, it's about production. It won't matter if I have an agent that's well liked and has a good heart, if they can't produce I won't be able to pay them. The real test is in the individual agent, salary or commision, and their ability to get the job done in no-pressure fashion with the objectivity of the transaction at the center, not what's best for the agent. Professional agents, again, regardless of salary or commission, will have to provide high level services that lead to transactions in order to be successful. The old slick-sell, wham bam thank you ma'am is over, kaput. Actually there is just as much pressure either way to sell. I am thinking about going to salaried agents at some point in the future — if they don’t sell they don’t stay, though — after good service and doing what’s best for the client, it’s about production. It won’t matter if I have an agent that’s well liked and has a good heart, if they can’t produce I won’t be able to pay them.

The real test is in the individual agent, salary or commision, and their ability to get the job done in no-pressure fashion with the objectivity of the transaction at the center, not what’s best for the agent.

Professional agents, again, regardless of salary or commission, will have to provide high level services that lead to transactions in order to be successful. The old slick-sell, wham bam thank you ma’am is over, kaput.

]]> By: Patty and Jim http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2008/06/472.html/comment-page-1#comment-3170 Patty and Jim Sat, 21 Jun 2008 01:18:51 +0000 http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2008/06/472.html#comment-3170 ok we spent the time looking and red fin is much bigger then 500 realty. But, their pricing is more what we were looking for in terms of selling. We must sell first before we but. Plus their website was easy Thanks Cynthia P and J ok we spent the time looking and red fin is much bigger then 500 realty. But, their pricing is more what we were looking for in terms of selling. We must sell first before we but. Plus their website was easy

Thanks Cynthia

P and J

]]> By: Jim Duncan http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2008/06/472.html/comment-page-1#comment-3161 Jim Duncan Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:43:54 +0000 http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2008/06/472.html#comment-3161 Glenn - Again, - sorry to be on-topic :) - today's consumers don't want to be "sold," and those agent who adapt accordingly will succeed. Personally my focus is on representing my clients' best interests, and if that's walking, that is my advice. As the market continues to shift, those agents who "sell" (shill) will hopefully find other careers/hobbies and those of us who treat this as a profession will thrive. My initial beef remains - everything in that snip is ordinary. Glenn –

Again, – sorry to be on-topic :) – today’s consumers don’t want to be “sold,” and those agent who adapt accordingly will succeed. Personally my focus is on representing my clients’ best interests, and if that’s walking, that is my advice.

As the market continues to shift, those agents who “sell” (shill) will hopefully find other careers/hobbies and those of us who treat this as a profession will thrive.

My initial beef remains – everything in that snip is ordinary.

]]> By: Cynthia http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2008/06/472.html/comment-page-1#comment-3160 Cynthia Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:49:07 +0000 http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2008/06/472.html#comment-3160 Patty and Jim, I think you’re asking which company has bought and sold more homes? Well, I can tell you some facts about Redfin. We have closed more than 1,500 transactions, refund on average $10,000 to homebuyers and save sellers $12,000 on average. We also have a 100% satisfaction guarantee and 95% customer satisfaction. It sounds like you are comparing services, so please let us know if you have questions about how Redfin works … we offer free home tours, a dedicated team and the most comprehensive website to help in your search. I hate sounding like an ad, but I hope that helps. Here's a good <a href="http://www.redfin.com/buy-a-home/how-redfin-is-different" rel="nofollow">comparison chart</a>. Regards, Cynthia, Redfin Patty and Jim,
I think you’re asking which company has bought and sold more homes? Well, I can tell you some facts about Redfin. We have closed more than 1,500 transactions, refund on average $10,000 to homebuyers and save sellers $12,000 on average. We also have a 100% satisfaction guarantee and 95% customer satisfaction. It sounds like you are comparing services, so please let us know if you have questions about how Redfin works … we offer free home tours, a dedicated team and the most comprehensive website to help in your search. I hate sounding like an ad, but I hope that helps. Here’s a good comparison chart.
Regards,
Cynthia, Redfin

]]> By: Patty and Jim http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2008/06/472.html/comment-page-1#comment-3159 Patty and Jim Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:56:59 +0000 http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2008/06/472.html#comment-3159 Very rude. Sorry for asking. Very rude. Sorry for asking.

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