Are Redfin agents licensed?

Absolutely! Redfin agents are fully licensed agents, realtors, and brokers. Learn more about working with Redfin.

Redfin isn't inherently bad, but it does have drawbacks. While Redfin agents are cheaper compared to a traditional agent, Redfin agents handle a lot more clients than traditional agents. So you'll get a lot less individualized support from Redfin than you would from a traditional agent.

Can you list FSBO on Redfin?

Redfin doesn't allow you to post for sale by owner (FSBO) homes directly on its platform. However, Redfin’s home search portal pulls listings directly from the local MLSs across the country. If you’re listing FSBO and pay a flat fee MLS company to post your listing on your local MLS, it should appear on Redfin.com. Read our complete guide to selling FSBO.

Does Redfin have all MLS listings?

Yes. Redfin is a fully licensed real estate brokerage with access to the MLS in each market it operates in. All MLS listings should appear on the Redfin website and app. However, Redfin won't have MLS listings for locations outside its service area. Find other home buying websites like Redfin.

How do I find a Redfin agent?

Visit Redfin.com, add your city or zip code into the search bar, and then search. Clicking on 'Real Estate Agents' in the top right corner will bring up a list of agents in your area. You can then view individual agents’ customer ratings and deal history. See how Redfin agents stack up vs. a traditional realtor.

Does Redfin have hidden fees?

Redfin listing fees are generally pretty transparent, though it does have minimum commissions in some markets. These can sometimes exceed its quoted 1.5% commission rate for homes under a certain price point. See how Redfin compares to other low commission companies.

Steve Nicastro

Managing Editor

Steve Nicastro is a Managing Editor at Clever Real Estate, the nation's leading real estate education platform for home buyers, sellers, and investors. Prior to joining Clever, Steve helped buyers and sellers navigate a challenging real estate market in Charleston, S.C., closing $6 million in transaction volume for 2020 and 2021.

Over his career, Steve has bought and sold over 30 homes with a total value exceeding $8 million. This includes 20 homes as a realtor, 7 as an investor, and 3 as a primary homeowner and for sale by owner (FSBO) seller. Steve successfully used a local flat fee MLS service to get the FSBO properties marketed online, saving on commission costs.

Steve also worked as a personal finance writer for NerdWallet for over 6 years. His work has been published at USA Today, The Associated Press, U.S. News, and the New York Times, among other online publications.

Expertise: Real estate commission, selling a house without a realtor, buying a home, real estate investing.

Education: Quinnipiac University

Credentials: Full-time, licensed real estate agent in the Charleston, S.C. market from 2019-22. Active real estate investor in North and South Carolina.

External interviews and quotes:

Yahoo Finance: Discussing the NAR settlement
US News: What the $2 Billion NAR Lawsuit Means for Homebuyers and Sellers
Consumer Affairs: Zillow Launches 1% Down Mortgage
The Mortgage Reports: Is an Assumable Home Loan Right for You? Q&A

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