Does Zillow Really Know Your House?
Unfortunately, the App is just an app...
"But Zillow says my house is worth $xxx?!"
I hear this from people often. Sometimes they like my estimates better and sometimes not. When these websites run their numbers, they take into consideration only the information they can pull from public records, the information any user uploads, and info from past sales. Unfortunately, there are numerous aspects of a house and property that they cannot properly evaluate. This includes upgrades to the house, the room sizes, how a home lives and flows, the layout of the yard, proximity to a road/creek/school etc. All these aspects come into play when a buyer is looking at a home and therefore the likelihood of a buyer's desire to purchase it.
I constantly look at properties through the eyes of a buyer. I want to tell my seller clients what feedback we will most likely receive. Then from the start we can be prepared to address these areas with potential buyers.
A website doesn't have boots on the ground in your neighborhood. They can't look at a property as a buyer would.
Zillow and friends have a much better shot of an accurate 'zesitmate' in a cookie cutter, high turn over neighborhood. In these instances, they have a decent track record with their estimates.
Access to information is good. Just take it for what it is, a computer generated estimate. If you want my 'boots on the ground' perspective on your unique home, I'm happy to share.
Jill Stoltzfoos is a realtor in Lancaster, Pa with over 18 years of experience. If you are buying, selling or looking to downsize in the near future, contact Jill today!
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