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FAQs

Is Zillow more accurate than realtor com? ›

In terms of listing sources, Zillow offers a broader variety of FSBO options, while Realtor.com ensures data accuracy with its focus on licensed agents, impacting potential buyer reach for each platform.

Realtor.com heavily relies on MLS data and public records, whereas Zillow integrates user-submitted information and broader market trends. Each platform may also interpret local market conditions differently, resulting in varying property value estimates.

How accurate is the Zestimate? The nationwide median error rate for the Zestimate for on-market homes is 2.4%, while the Zestimate for off-market homes has a median error rate of 7.49%. The Zestimate's accuracy depends on the availability of data in a home's area.

Thursday is generally thought to be the best day of the week to list a house for sale. Studies show that homes listed on Thursdays are more likely to sell faster, and for a higher price. Talk to your agent about whether listing your property on a Thursday should be part of your home-sale strategy.

Zillow offers one of the most accurate estimators overall. Being one of the top real estate sites on the internet, Zillow has a very accurate estimator that has helped many people in their journey to sell their homes. Most people turn to Zillow for all of their real estate needs.

Sellers list on Thursdays because most of the buyer traffic for the week happens over the long weekend – Thursday through Monday.

Realtor.com is arguably the most accurate real estate listing platform today. It is affiliated with over 580 regularly updated MLS databases across the U.S. Realtor.com also operates in more regions than Zillow and Redfin simply because it's been around for longer, that is since 1996.

There are several reasons why Zillow's Zestimate may be inaccurate. For one, the feature relies heavily on publicly available data, such as property tax records and past sales data. This means that it may not take into account certain factors, such as renovations or additions to a home, that could affect its value.

Are Zillow and Realtor.com owned by the same company? ›

Zillow is owned and operated by Zillow Group, a publicly traded company. Realtor.com is owned by parent company Move, Inc. In 2014, Move was sold to the media corporation Newscorp with the Australian company currently owning 80% of the shares in Move, while the Australian specialist portal company REA Group owns 20%.

No, the RealEstimate^℠ home valuation data points listed are estimates and not formal appraisals. While the goal is to provide more insight into a home's potential value, it should be considered a starting point. Please contact a professional real estate agent to further understand a home's value in the current market.

How Accurate Are Trulia Estimates? Trulia Estimates are identical to Zillow Zestimates because both websites use the same data. The only difference is that Zillow Zestimates show both on-market and off-market properties, but Trulia only shows off-market estimates.

While numerous websites aggregate home listings through highly condensed versions of MLS listings, realtor.com® is by far the most comprehensive, with 99% of all MLS-listed “for sale” properties in the U.S. (And to further toot our own horn: Our listings are also the most accurate and up to date.