My Interview at Redfin

I recently interviewed for a Real Estate Agent position at Redfin, an Internet based discount brokerage here in Seattle. I met with Allie Howard, Manager of Washington Operations and Rob McGarty, Manager of West Coast Operations. My already high opinion of Redfin has gone up another notch after meeting these two wonderful people.

Allie and Rob were relaxed, positive, and sharp people. They interviewed me by truly getting to know me - allowing me to express my passions and experiences freely. They shared their vision and passion for Redfin and helping real estate consumers as well. As I left our meeting, I knew that despite if I get hired or not, I had found an ally in the real estate industry.

It wasn't just Allie and Rob that impressed me either. Aime Cook, Redfin's Recruiting Director was incredibly responsive in communicating with me and giving me feedback on the interview. Another Redfin employee (please forgive me I forgot her name) even recognized me from my blogging. The whole company truly felt like a community.

I am hopeful of receiving this position. I know they have some more interviews to complete, and it will be at least a week before I hear back.

Redfin has the feeling like "Something big is going to happen." I wonder if this is what Google felt like in 1998, or Microsoft in 1988? I am hoping to be on the ground level of this amazing company.

If you are one of my clients reading this, rest assured, you're needs will not forgotten in any transition I make. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this post please email me at trevors@johnlscott.com.

Blue Collar Agents Blog

The Blue Collar Agents Blog is up and running. There is still alot of work to do, however the basics are done. I hope for this blog to be an open and lively platform about the discount real estate service industry. I expect to post something interesting and relevant within the next week.

Introducing Blue Collar Agents

Blue Collar Agents Discount Real Estate Agents

Though this site has been up for a while, I have now finished most of the work required to make it a functional directory. Therefore, I introduce to you Blue Collar Agents Discount Real Estate Agent Directory . It is my goal to make this a comprehensive nationwide directory for Discount Brokers, Discount Agents, Flat Fee Brokers, and Internet Brokers.

As I continue to work on this project you will see The Blue Collar Agents Blog integrated into the site. This blog will focus on the Discount Real Estate industry nationwide, and will include feature stories about directory listings.

Right now Agents may submit a listing for free, or can pay $19.95 for a Premium Listing. Premium Listings include banners on the home page, photo uploads for your listings, and document uploads for listing fliers, among other things. Premium listings will also be featured on the home page for a period of time. Please do not pay to have a Premium Listing right now (Unless you like giving me money!). I will be offering this service for free in the next month or so during a promo blitz. The promo will last at least a few months. For right now, submit a free listing and upgrade during the promo.

I appreciate your support and input regarding this directory. I am hopeful that this will be a valuable resource for real estate consumers.

Equal Treatment for Discount Brokers

After a fight between the FTC and NAR, many MLS systems that banned or provided limited services to discount brokerages have opened their doors. Read the full scoop in the New York Times.