Buying with a Redfin Agent

[Paul Bommarito]

Does anyone have any experience buying with a Redfin agent? I am just having a hard time using a traditional agent when they take 3% to not do a whole lot besides set us up on the MLS. However, I am not sure how reliable using a Redfin agent to buy is and if there are additional concerns I should have in terms of closing or anything else. I completely understand the value of good realtors, but in our situation, we can likely find what we are looking for on our own, and then the inspection, attorney, lender, and title company will do most of the rest. So honestly it feels like all we need a realtor for is to write an offer letter.

[Russell Brazil]

As an agent, I love when redfin is on the opposite side of the deal from me as opposed to a top producing agent. I dont typically view negotiations as a win/lose battle, but in these cases they are and I always win with ease. Theres a reason those guys are salaried employees making $30k.