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FAQs

Why is no one responding to me on Zillow? ›

Many times a listing receives so many contacts from potential renters that they struggle to reply to all of the interest. Listings are provided to Zillow by agents, property managers, landlords and homeowners. Zillow is not involved in the communication or transactional process between listing owners and home shoppers.

The amount of data we have for your home and other homes in your area directly influences the Zestimate. So you can make your Zestimate more accurate by providing more information about your home. The first step to doing that is to claim your home and edit your home facts on Zillow.

To determine Zestimates for those seeking home value information, Zestimate studies a wealth of data points for individual homes. Zillow's unique algorithm updates its collection of property values multiple times a week, based on information from both public data, industry data, and user-submitted data.

In such cases, try to understand their perspective and be patient. But if they deliberately do not respond to your communication, you should take a call. If possible, meet them face-to-face to discuss the problem. If they do not turn up, look for another realtor who aligns with your expectations.

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How accurate is the Zestimate? The nationwide median error rate for the Zestimate for on-market homes is 2.4%, while the Zestimate for off-market homes has a median error rate of 7.49%. The Zestimate's accuracy depends on the availability of data in a home's area.

To update your Zestimate, you need to claim your home on Zillow, then update key information such as the number of bedrooms, number of bathrooms, and square footage. Once updated, Zillow factors in the changes to arrive at a new Zestimate for your home.

Limitations of Zestimates

Online estimates are algorithm-generated values based on available data, not certified appraisals. Algorithms can't account for all property details or do an in-person evaluation like a licensed appraiser, so estimates may differ significantly from an official appraised value.

Why is my zestimate lower than my neighbor's? ›

There are several reasons why Zillow's Zestimate may be inaccurate. For one, the feature relies heavily on publicly available data, such as property tax records and past sales data. This means that it may not take into account certain factors, such as renovations or additions to a home, that could affect its value.

Redfin. Redfin, Zillow's biggest competitor, is known for its advanced search filters to help with precise property matching, along with real-time updates on property statuses. These features can be particularly beneficial for agents and clients seeking up-to-date information.

Click on the tile for your home to load the property page. If you have not already claimed your home on Zillow, please follow these steps. Once you have claimed your home, click on the Edit Facts icon from the Owner View of the property page. Click the check box for Hide photos displayed on your home's Zillow page.

The Owner Dashboard is a personalized view of your home and shows you stats like how many people are viewing your listing, gives you easy access to edit your home information, and more. Check out your Owner Dashboard by entering your address here. Was this article helpful?

Zillow does not have the ability to pull listings from other sites or sources, we can only display listings that are sent directly to us. If your listing is not on Zillow, please confirm with your agent or listing provider that the listing is being sent to Zillow.

The real estate market got white hot and took off. Zillow's offers struggled to keep up with the market as homeowners could get better deals in multiple offer situations. Homeowners saw little value in a “guaranteed sale” program that lowballed them. Zillow was not buying enough homes in order to justify its cost.

Yes, they will get your reply, so you can continue the conversation as usual. What if I want the prospective tenant's or property manager's email address? You can ask them for it in your reply.

In a quarterly earnings call, CEO Rich Barton said Zillow was unable to correctly forecast future home prices amid volatility in the pandemic-driven housing frenzy. Indeed, an unexpected desire for new housing by work-from-home Americans, combined with ultralow mortgage rates, drove U.S. housing prices to new highs.