Zillow’s Zestimate? It’s Catchy, but Not Always Reliable. 🏡
Zillow's Zestimate gives you a ballpark figure for a home's value, but here's the scoop:
How Zillow does it: AI looks at location, size, past trends. Problem? It's like looking in the rearview mirror—past data, no crystal ball.
Square footage: It relies on tax records, but those aren't always accurate. In SF, you know what we mean.
Location: Zillow sees the 'hood but misses the street-level vibes. Street matters!
Now, how do realtors like moi do it better?
We go deeper:
Disclosures: We dissect 'em. Roof age, kitchen style, and 100+ other deets.
Comparables: Active, pending, just sold—real-time scoop!
Insider info: Time on market, offers, feedback, appraisals, secrets your friends won't spill.
Actual location: Noisy street? Shady alley? Fire department next door? We know.
Upside potential: Can you add an ADU, roof deck, or master bathroom? We'll tell ya.
And what really sets the price? 💰
Competition and trends:
Competition: You need to know who you're up against on offer day.
Trends: Desirability shifts fast. Outer Parkside, anyone?