Redfin uses the rebate gimmick to get people to use them. Usually you can negotiate a similar discount with a full commission agent. Anyone can show houses and write a contract. Selling remotely is easier with an experienced agent that works in the neighborhood where the house is located, so I would focus on finding a couple of those agents and then discussing price and marketing with them. The slower the market, the more important it is to get an agent that will price the property correctly when it is listed.