What does Zillow do
for real estate agents and for buyers and sellers of
homes for sale, land , and
rental properties?
Well, for me as a Florida Realtor in Jacksonville, Saint Johns County, Nocatee and Jacksonville Beach, it has many good points.
Well, for me as a Florida Realtor in Jacksonville, Saint Johns County, Nocatee and Jacksonville Beach, it has many good points.
For buyers it can provide a quick easy way to be alerted to newly listed properties, and see market trends, and even get connected with a good Realtor. Its
mobile interface is second to none.
For Sellers, it can provide a way to gain additional
exposure for buyers in the market . The listing agent needs to make sure the homes'
info is prominently and correctly displayed to achieve proper positioning on websites like
Zillow and other websites(ie Realtor.com)
For agents, it provides a way to get into a conversation
with both buyers and sellers, and explain how the data affects the price and market for the home they wish to
buy or sell. Although many agents don’t appreciate the way Zillow presents its
aggregation of data, it creates buzz for the agent and the seller. Frankly I think it’s the agents Egos that won’t
allow them to see any positive transparent process as a huge plus. For me, its
just another tool in my toolkit. A way to help sellers and buyers feel more comfortable
and confident about one of their biggest decisions.
When Zillow corporate was in town two weeks ago speaking to a
few area agents , the speaker, Betty Lee,
chuckled and said, in regards to complaints about prices being lower or higher than what the MLS listing had them for sale at, what good
agents already know—“it’s a Zestimate, not a Zaccurate or Zappraisal”
My Zillow Profile
My Zillow Profile
Either way, I'm not going to let anyone's opinion get in the way of my doing a great job for my customers.
Dont believe me?...give me a call, and Ill answer.
904-465-2212
