Kelman said it was a tough decision to sell, but one that ultimately will empower the company to better compete with portal giants like Zillow, Realtor.com and Homes.com while continuing to focus on customer service.
Source: Inman News
Redfin’s Glenn Kelman spills details on bittersweet transition to Rocket
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