Redfin, which calls itself the next-generation real estate brokerage, announced the debut of its home-buying and selling services in Bend. In addition to working with local, Redfin-employed real estate agents, people can search all the agent-listed homes for sale in the greater Bend area including Redmond, Sisters, Prineville and La Pine on Redfin.com and the Redfin iOS and Android apps.
Jeff Lindikoff will spearhead the Redfin business in Bend as team lead. His career in real estate spans more than 20 years and includes experience in sales, training, investing and business development.
“From the peak of Mount Bachelor to the abundant blues of the Cascade lakes, Bend’s natural beauty and one-of-a-kind geography have been known to turn visitors into residents, and I’m thrilled to help Redfin make a home for itself and our customers here,” Lindikoff said. “Redfin’s special customer service-centric approach and its technology will be a great fit for Bendites and for people moving to this gorgeous swath of Central Oregon.”
Redfin began in Seattle in 2006 with the mission to reinvent real estate to benefit consumers, and has steadily expanded to more than 65 major U.S. cities. The Redfin suggests that its model is different from traditional brokerages in how it combines its advanced technology with full-service agents who are paid a salary, receive benefits and earn bonuses based on customer satisfaction. All reviews for every Redfin agent are published on their online profiles.
“Bend’s allure is no secret, as it continues to be a great destination to not just visit, but to put down roots,” said Jeff Bale, Redfin western regional director. “The city and local communities are flourishing, and we’re excited to offer a new way to buy and sell homes to the people of Bend. We look forward to growing in a community that has such pride for its awe-inspiring natural beauty and architecture that runs the gamut, from waterfront condos and craftsmen style bungalows to green-certified retirement communities.
“Because most Redfin customers discover the company through its website, Redfin agents spend all their time working with existing clients and zero time looking for new business. As a result, Redfin operates very efficiently and can pass along savings to its clients. For sellers, Redfin agents charge a 1.5 percent listing fee rather than the typical 3 percent while providing the complete home-selling service including pricing and staging advice as well as free professional photography and marketing.”
Someone selling a $400,000 home with a Redfin agent would save about $6,000. To date, Redfin has saved its customers more than $200 million in real estate fees.
With the arrival of Redfin comes a host of technology features that benefit both website users and brokerage clients:
• Instant Tour Scheduling: Ability to instantly schedule a home tour with a Redfin agent with a single click from a browser, iPhone, iPad or Android app.
• Instant Updates: Smartphone or email notifications when new homes are listed or when prices drop.
• Redfin Hot Homes: Proprietary algorithm that indicates which homes for sale are likely to sell within two weeks.
• Redfin Home Value Tool: A more accurate way to find out what your home is worth using self-selected comparable homes for sale in your market.
• Search by School: Shows all the homes for sale served by a certain school with one easy search.
• Tour and Offer Insights: Real-time statistics and notes from Redfin agents about thousands of homes and offers.
• Redfin 3D Walkthrough: High-resolution, interactive views from every angle inside homes listed with a Redfin agent. (coming soon)
• Redfin Matchmaker: Software that recommends unexpected listings to Redfin clients.
• Deal Room: A real-time guide through the closing process, including milestones, deadlines and tasks.
• Redfin Open Book: Reviews of lenders, inspectors and title companies for buyers and handymen, stagers and more with feedback from Redfin agents.
To find or sell a house and to connect with a local agent, visit redfin.com. To learn more about working at Redfin and to apply for open positions, please visit redfin.com/jobs.
