What’s the problem with Zillow, Homes, Realtor,
There are a ton of websites out there that feature real estate. Among them, Zillow, Trulia, Homes, Realtor.com top the list.
If you’ve ever used sites like these, they have an attractive look and feel to them. And… you can spy on your neighbor’s home “value”, check out their pictures of their home, and even see what the home sold for. But what’s the substance behind what they offer?
Websites and apps such as these are what we call third-party syndicated sites. That means they get their information primarily from public websites and data sources… and… those that choose to share their info with them. So they draw off a wide variety of different sources, including but not limited to cities, townships, counties, people in the public, and many other online portals to get the information that they publish. It also includes people selling their home who wish to advertise with them… and agents who choose to share their listings with them.
So far so good. What’s the problem?
There are several issues with sites like these. Just a few examples are showing properties that are for sale that really aren’t, showing foreclosed homes that really aren’t foreclosed, showing absurd ‘values’ for people’s properties, showing inaccurate size, the wrong number of bedrooms or bathrooms, and the list is endless. The values that Zillow comes up with for houses are often laughable. (Click here to read on how Zillow’s own CEO sold his home for 40% less than his own “Zestimate”!) The problem is… there are many sources of that info… and very rarely is there a professional (real estate agent, appraiser, etc.) that’s provided it.
If you’re buying… there’s a BIG problem that’s putting you at a disadvantage.
Ever wonder why every time you check out a home, it’s already sold, pending, or taken off the market?
When most buyers consider buying a home, they go to a website or app like the ones mentioned. What they don’t realize is by the time that property listing is ‘shared’ with sites like these (by agents), they are often sold, especially the good ones. At the very least, several showings are setup and offers are being written. Welcome to the “bidding war”.
One of the most common questions I get is how my buyers seem to find houses so easy… and… get such good deals. People say “I’ve been looking and looking for months or years and every time I find a house I like- it’s already sold and I don’t know how that’s possible.” How could this be?
Today’s market requires a more aggressive approach to finding a new home.
I’ve flipped houses for 20 years, so you can imagine I have some tricks up my sleeve that help my buyers find homes… quickly… and at good prices. Yes… even in a market like this. It all starts by knowing *where* to look.
Where are the frustrated buyers looking? You guessed it. Sites like Zillow, Trulia, Homes, Realtor. Buyers that rely on sites like that are the last people to know about a new house hitting the market. By that time, my buyer already bought it– because I connected them to the source, not to a site that the listing got shared to later. I’ve helped countless people find and buy a home very quickly who previously spent months or longer looking and looking.
If you’re sick and tired of being sick of tired trying to find a home… take the next step below. I’ll get you connected directly with the source so that you’re the first to know about the house of your dreams, not the last. No obligation. It’s fast and easy…. and I’ll earn your business. If you’d like to check out what sets me apart from other agents, click here.
And… once we get acquainted and I get a feel for your taste in homes, I can connect you to my off-market properties.
I have very unique access to a lot of properties that are sold… off-market. This includes but is not limited to investor properties, estates, foreclosures (legit ones- not the bogus Zillow crap), and many other sources. I am very well connected here and I have people contacting me almost every day offering unique opportunities, bird dogs that work who scout and find me unique properties. And I let my clients know about them before they ever hit the market.
After we get you set up, I have a 5 step system that continues to give you the competitive edge over your competition. That’s right… when you are buying a home… you have competition! It’s all the other people looking for the same home you are. Benefit from a 20-year house flipper and let’s give you the advantage.
We can get you setup through a phone call, email, text, or over coffee.
Take the next step now. You won’t regret it. You’ll join the other countless people I’ve helped find the home of their dreams at a great price.