Why Zillow Can’t Tell You What Your Home Is Worth…

 

Not too long ago, Zillow, the online real estate giant that so many people trust for “home values” lost $881 million and wiped out $40 billion in stock value trying to buy and sell homes using its own algorithm.

 

And here’s the kicker: the CEO of Zillow sold his own house for 40% less than what Zillow’s famous Zestimate claimed it was worth. Forty percent!

 

Yet every single day, homeowners are still betting their largest investment, their home, on a free estimate from Zillow. Make it make sense.

 

The Problem With Zestimates

Zillow’s algorithm is designed to crunch numbers, but it doesn’t walk through your home. It doesn’t know you replaced your roof last year, finished your basement, or that your backyard looks like it was ripped from the pages of Southern Living.

 

On the flip side, it also doesn’t see the leaky faucet, the outdated kitchen, or the neighbor who’s decided to turn their yard into a permanent garage sale.

 

Real estate value isn’t just square footage and zip codes, it’s condition, presentation, and what actual buyers in your market are looking for AND what they are willing to pay today.

 

Even Zillow Doesn’t Trust Zillow

If the company that built the algorithm doesn’t rely on it for their own CEO’s home sale, why should you trust it for yours?

 

Zestimates are a way to get your attention, not a strategic valuation based on facts. They’re a marketing ploy for Zillow to gain visits and views. Simply put they are using your curiosity to drive their business model not to determine your home’s true value.

 

What Your Home Really Deserves

Your home is likely your biggest financial asset. It deserves more than a guess from a computer screen. It deserves the insight of a professional who knows your neighborhood, understands the market trends, and can tell the difference between a show-ready home and one that needs a little sparkle before it sells.

 

That’s where I come in.

 

The Bottom Line

Listen to me, don’t gamble your biggest investment on a Zestimate. If you really want to know what your home is worth, talk to a professional. A professional that has a proven track record in your area and neighborhood. Get a personalized, boots-on-the-ground evaluation that goes beyond an algorithm.Because your home deserves more than a guess.

 

Sugar & Spice Scoop: Algorithms can’t feel the heartbeat of a home. A real estate professional can.

 

Ready for the Glennda Glow-Up Home Valuation?

Don’t trust an algorithm with your biggest asset—trust experience, strategy, and a little bit of sparkle.

 

📞 Call or text me at 678.755.3711
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💻 Or request your personalized valuation here: https://glennda.net/home-valuation

 

Because your home deserves more than a guess, it deserves Glennda.