RedBird Realty Solutions, LLC was officially formed by Matthew & Autumn Parrott in December of 2018, but the events that led up to that moment started long before that. Matthew has always been interested in Real Estate, all the way back to his childhood when his parents were buying their own rental properties. However, before we get into all that, let’s first introduce you to our favorite Psittacoidea (a True Parrot), Squawkers.
Back in 2010 when Matthew was forming his first business, a Buy / Sell / Trade Cell Phone business, he decided he needed a logo, something that would fit well with who he was as a person, and as a professional. After many interviews, Matthew hired Squawkers to be the new official spokesperson (online and on business cards) and logo for his new Cell Phone company, SquawkTalk Wireless. He was perfect for the position, with a cell phone in his hand and being a parrot, he was an instant hit.
Matthew and his children have always had an affinity for Squawkers, and when he decided to start his brand new Real Estate Company, he again wanted to find something that fit who he was and what he represented. It was hard at first, to think about what to name the new company and how to have that name reflect on Real Estate as well. There was also another problem, Matthew really wanted to be able to hire Squawkers again, but needed a professional name and image for the company. SquawkTalk Real Estate not only didn’t make sense, but it also didn’t sound professional, what was he going to do?
That’s when RedBird was born. Squawkers was back! With a new name that was still relevant to the Parrott family, a professional sounding name – that accurately reflected the mission and direction of the new company, and an opening for Official Spokesperson and Logo of the RedBird Real Estate Company, Squawkers could continue to be a part of the business and family.
At one point in time, Squawkers represented the cell phone business and the Parrott’s family name, but now he was so much more! The phone that Squawkers now holds reflects the sales calls we receive and the customer service we provide. As a Parrot Squawkers is a Red Bird, reflecting the company brand, and the company name. In some ways, Squawkers posture resembles that of a Real Estate Agent, and while RedBird Realty Solutions is not a Real Estate Agent Company, we provide many of the same services that you may find – but without any of the Fee’s or Commissions, those agents provide. Finally, the smile and friendliness of Squawkers shine through his self-portrait, representing the attitude that we hope to provide in every transaction we do.
Getting back to some of the events that led to the forming of RedBird Realty Solutions. Matthew started investing back in 2004, buying his first two rentals that year. In the following years, Matthew bought three duplexes and two triplexes, getting up to fourteen units before the crash in 2007, including becoming a licensed Realtor. 2008 Brought a new baby, a career change, moving out of state, and basically selling off the entire rental portfolio.
2016 Brought about a reboot. Since that time we have gradually purchased several more properties, including focusing on some of the more creative ways to buy and sell Real Estate. Even though Matthew is no longer a licensed Realtor, it was in 2018 that Matthew finally decided to make Real Estate more than just a passing hobby and started RedBird Realty Solutions. Going forward we want to help home sellers find solutions to their home headaches, help home buyers purchase a home they may not otherwise be able to, and investors put their dollars to work and earn a healthy return on their investment.
