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Redfin in Florida?

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Real Estate Agent with Dream Realty

I guess many of you saw the article about Redfin today in USA Today.

If you are up for some excitement and have a little cash, there is a perfect opportunity for you to be involved in a Redfin type model that recently started in the Tampa area.

I know many Realtors are opposed to the model and I understand how you feel.  It's an interesting concept and if done correctly, can be quite profitable.  Are you aware that their minimum charge is $4,000?  That be part of the "fine print."

I saw on their website somewhere that many of their agents are closing 5-8 transactions per week.  I'd say "do the math," but I'm sure you did already.

Check out our site, www.DreamRealty.com.   We don't give back 2/3 - we split the commission with the buyer 50/50.  We also do an excellent job with search engine optimization.    Our "redfin" type site has only been up for about 2 months and Google already has more than 15,000 pages from Dream Realty in their search engine.  Redfin has 277,000 - but most sites have way, way, way, less. 

Try site:www.yoursite.com  in the Google search bar to see how many pages Google has for your site.  Make sure there is no space between site: and your site name.

Anyway, we are very excited about the progress we have made thus far - but would love to hook up with some successful brokers/investors to take it much further - before Refin actually does get to Florida.

Tampa Real Estate

 

Let me know if you want to talk.  I think we don't need crazy money like the 20M Refin shot on their deal.  We've gotten this far with way, way, way less.

 

Best wishes,

Sheldon Goldberg

Broker, Dream Realty

727-512-6030

 

 

 

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Christina Cavins
Irongate Inc. REALTORS - Centerville, OH
www.BuySellOH.com Search Ohio Homes For Sale

Hi Sheldon!

I don't know much about Redfin, but I do know that the National Association Realtors have publicly stated their reasons for being opposed to it - which are many. From what I've read, Redfin is the Walmart of real estate, and why would you trust one of your biggest investments to a discounted warehouse store? I know my average days on market for my listings is 78 and on average I sell those listings for 98% of asking price. It's funny, Redfin doesn't publish their stats.

Christina Asad Edwards, REALTOR
2006 & 2007 Sales Masters Top Agent
Christina.AsadEdwards@RealLiving.com
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Jun 18, 2008 12:19 PM
Sheldon Goldberg
Dream Realty - Clearwater, FL

Thanks for those points, Christina - And, I agree, it is definitely true that Refin is not for everybody.  I saw a video where the CEO stated they had 2% of their markets.  He was relatively satisfied with that.

I think it is a business model that will definitely be with us more and more.  Especially in a tough market.

But, USA Today had another article today about how 20 somethings make great clients and are more inclined to go for a heavily internet weighted brokerage.

Best, Shel

 

Jun 18, 2008 01:00 PM
Marlow Harris
Seattle Dream Homes - Seattle, WA

It's deathwatch time for Redfin, as they've just laid off 20% of their employees.

Oct 15, 2008 07:51 PM
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