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Why I STOPPED Trulia & Zillow Ads

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Managing Real Estate Broker with ERA American Real Estate

April 15, 2015 11:46 PM

Agreed. I know this has been a topic for a long time, its been talked about since 2007 at least. The buyout and monopoly after Zillow took over Trulia has gotten little attention by NAR who really hasnt addressed it. NAR doesnt own Realtor.com anymore there are no conflicts so not sure what they are waiting for at NAR to step in and say something.

https://stopzillow.com/

They have Outdated information on both Zillow, Trulia, I regularly receive inquires from prospective buyers who’ve seen this or that property for sale on Zillow.

When I look it up I find that the property is either in escrow, or was recently sold, or was sold literally years earlier. on many occasions there are property addresses that don’t even exist. And when people get the truth they are often skeptical. If it was on Zillow, so they assume, it must be correct. It's NOT.

I was once a paying member in the tune of 800 a month to be a PRO. Well Zillow & Trulia. I am a PRO. I do not need to pay web sites to place a label next to me Stating such. All they are is a search and retrieve for leads they offer to 3 different agents. Incorrect info. Complaints from my clients, zesitmates

Now recently what has truly caused a stir. Is The "FOR SALE BY OWNER" option. I have lost 2 buyers and a listing because of your new feature.

So if you expect me to pay you to lose business you are wrong!

What do you think? Do you use Trulia or Zillow in your business?

Patricia " PATTIE" Romano
REALTOR® Associate
RE/MAX At Barnegat Bay
31 North Main Street ( RT 9 )
Manahawkin,NJ 08050
609-978-4046 ex 5115
Direct cell- 609-312-9043- (A text message is fastest.)
www.soldbypattie.com

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Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Nice reblog Brandon. I share Paaties frustration. Every point she made is valid. I still begrudgingly add my listings there only because of the visits they get. I don't do/pay for Pro but do pay the monthly dues to list. Sometimes you have to dance with the devil unfortunately

Jul 16, 2017 03:14 PM

ERA American Real Estate - Crestview, FL

Debe Maxwell, CRS thank you for the comment and checking out the post. I am not sure what you mean you pay to list, do you mean so you show up on your own listing?

I am glad you get the opposition to Zillow, I encourage you to sign the petition WWW.StopZillow.COM I tend to side with the comments I have seen on the other post about Zillow by other AR members I have to say too.

"Unfortunately, NAR can't really do anything. What would be impressive is if a couple of large brokerages like KW, Remax, and Realogy etc. pulled their feeds to Zillow. I bet Zillow would drop the Instant offers program quickly if that were to happen."

" The only damage that NAR could do to Z is to get every Board, Association, and MLS to stop giving away the farm by syndicating to Z. "

" 5 years ago cab drivers though uber was a joke."

"As far as Zillow is concerned, what they are attempting to do is like a broker who wants his agents to go out and bring listings in while s/he runs a discount operation in the same space! Realtors are uploading homes to Zillow and Zillow is having you pay a license fee to be seen NEXT to your own listing"

"They are an enterprise dependent on deception, misrepresentation and stolen property to exist. Many don't mind being associated."

"you should be judging those who fund an unlicensed entity to steal our leads from local seach positions and sell them back to us at a discount."

"They do not intend to help you or I grow, they intend in the long run to put us out of business"

" I think it's time for all of us to recreate our businesses, at least those that depend on Zillow for their success. "

"Agents paying for Zillow in any manner: STUPID"

"ad costs" have gone sky high just to get your face next to a listing that is not yours--(to get a lead who thinks you are the listing agent ""

"the damage this can do to your reputation and your standing in your real estate community--well, it is now a very different story"

'Their method of making it look like an independant newbie who pays for five zip codes a month is the listing agent of hundreds of properties has never been challenged by NAR or listing agents"

"The CFBP is investigating their practice of pushy and underhanded selling of the following: they convince lenders to pay for a Realtor zip code saying it's a split but it often is not. This is a big violation for licensed lenders. Coming soon"

"When it come to Zillow it's not even honest."

"It is a bribery scenario and I hate that."

"that it is eroding our (all agents) reputations even further for the buying public!"

"entities" have insinuated themselves between the states licensing requirements and the buying/selling public is a high crime and requires immediate attention"

Jul 16, 2017 05:12 PM

William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I do NOT use either one for my business.

My Business is a PROFESSIONAL business.

z and t are NOT professional real estate sites. I do not work with non-professional sites.

They are lead gen sites only with inaccurate information that has hurt many buyer and seller.

Jul 16, 2017 07:44 PM

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