Brendan Fairbanks

Brendan Fairbanks is the founder and CEO of Perchwell, a residential real estate search, collaboration, and decision engine.2 He founded Perchwell in 2015 with the mission to revolutionize the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) platform.13

Prior to founding Perchwell, Fairbanks worked in finance. He held positions as a Private Equity Associate at First Reserve from 2010 to 2014 and as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Natural Resources Group at Deutsche Bank from 2008 to 2010.3

Fairbanks graduated from Dartmouth College in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics.23 He is originally from New Hampshire.2

Under Fairbanks' leadership, Perchwell has secured partnerships with major real estate organizations, including Christie's International Real Estate, Coldwell Banker Warburg, the Real Estate Board of New York, and the California Regional MLS.4 The company has also been recognized by the National Association of Realtors, being invited to participate in their Reach growth accelerator program in 2022.1

Fairbanks is actively involved in industry organizations, with Perchwell participating in the Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO) and the Council of Multiple Listing Services (CMLS).1 He has also been a speaker at industry events, discussing topics such as how standards accelerate proptech startups.5

In 2023, Fairbanks was named a Rising Star by HousingWire for his efforts in revolutionizing the MLS platform.1 He is known for his entrepreneurial energy and "get it done" approach, which inspires his team daily.1