That's right, I said it.

Zillow - It's for entertainment purposes ONLY!

Type in an address, any address, wind 'er up and let 'er go!

BAM!

Your home is worth: 500,000

Yours? 437,000

And yours?

MAKE ME AN OFFER!

Go ahead, make me an offer!

I dare ya.

Ok, Z...I just bought all new appliances.  I want 15,000 extra for those. They're top o' the line.  The salesman said so.   So, I"ll take ummm, er....say, 349,999 for mine.  Nine rhymes with mine.  Ha!

BAM!

Seller says 349,999 going once, twice...SOLD for 192,500**

 

 

That was very entertaining, if I say so myself,

Lanette in Bel Air

 

**That's Z-bucks - 192,500 Z-Bucks, folks.

 

 

BTW, if you're looking to sell your home and you'd like to know what your home is worth in today's market, call me. I'll do a professional CMA and let you know.  I'll tell you in US Dollars, too, not Z-Bucks...'cause telling you your home's worth in Z-bucks just wouldn't be cool.

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All the best,

Lanette in Bel Air

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10 Comments on Zillow - For Entertainment Purposes Only

AUG
12
2010
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Lanette...

Cute post about the famous estimates that start with "Z"

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9:31pm • #1
338,367 Points 1 Featured Post Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router Called Shot Master

 I see tons of listings where they flaunt the Zillow estimate in the ad, obviously because it is so inflated over the actual market value of the home.  I am amazed that Zillow doesnt adjust itself so it isnt such a joke.
9:37pm • #2

haha, funny... I like it.
9:37pm • #3
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I recently ran into this "zestimate" they come up on the listing side.  The seller was adament that his home was worth $25K more just because Zillow said so.  Ironically, no one reads the fine print about these estimates.
9:39pm • #4
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Lanette,

You should check out my blogs and join our group called "Putting Zillow to the Test"
9:41pm • #5
126,899 Points 6 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Thanks, Richard et al. 

Just simple-minded ramblings about one of my favorite sites - NOT.
10:12pm • #6
363,078 Points 4 Featured Posts Attended Rain Camp

I love zillow, when they agree with me. i must say they are more accurate than cyberhomes on epraisals.com
11:51pm • #7
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13
2010
614,965 Points Outside Blog

I think they are totally useless. The only time they help is when the buyer sees that they bought the home for much lower than the Zillow estimate - then they think we are wonderful for getting them such a deal!
9:17am • #8
AUG
15
2010
303,510 Points 49 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Funny how Realtors (including me!) find Z to be in the useless category, but so many homeowners consult it like it's the bible!  I am constantly reminding my husband that those zestimates aren't very realistic, though I truly wish they were.  

One of my favorite things when you consult a Z map of neighborhood values is when the alley is valued at $699,000!
7:39pm • #9
AUG
16
2010
278,983 Points 9 Featured Posts Outside Blog

A sad, but very funny accurate presentation on Zillow.  I wish more people could see this post that are taken in by that site. 
8:52am • #10


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