Redfin Corporation

Redfin is a technology-powered real estate brokerage that provides a comprehensive online platform for buying, selling, and renting residential properties across the United States and Canada. The company's website and mobile app feature extensive property listings, including data from Multiple Listing Services (MLS), to offer users detailed information about homes. Redfin's business model combines technology with salaried agents to streamline the real estate process, often charging lower commission fees than traditional brokerages. The platform makes a significant amount of property data publicly accessible, including sale history, tax information, and property characteristics, which can be linked to homeowners. This public display of personal and property information, while standard in the real estate industry, can create privacy risks such as doxxing and unwanted solicitation. Malicious actors could potentially use this data to target individuals for scams or harassment. To mitigate these risks, individuals should be mindful of the information they publicly share and can review Redfin's privacy policy to understand their data rights and options for managing their personal information.