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Zillow Home Value Index Methodology, 2019 Revision: What’s Changed & Why

The reality is this, a Zillow Zestimate is an algorithm, not a true evaluation of your home. It can’t walk through the front door, notice the new flooring, factor in the updated roof, or recognize that the kitchen hasn’t been touched in 20 years, all things buyers absolutely consider when making an offer. A Zestimate: • Relies on public records that may be inaccurate or outdated • Ignores condition, upgrades, and functional layout • Doesn’t reflect real-time buyer demand on your street • Can’t f

You may be tempted to trust the Zestimate but Zillow doesn’t decide what your home is worth. Your home’s value isn’t a number pulled from an algorithm — it’s determined by real buyers, real demand, timing, condition, and how your home is positioned in the market. The only way to truly know what your home is worth is by looking at what buyers are actually paying — right now— not last year and not based on what a website says. Two homes on the same street can sell for very different prices dependi