Peninsula Living Blog: May 2012

FAQ #7 - Why Can't I Offer the price I see on Zillow?

FAQ: Why can't I offer the price I see on Zillow?

Zillow is a site that can be a lot of fun, but the price "Zestimates" are simply estimates, based on public records NOT on first-hand knowledge. Their algorithms can't factor in neighborhood conditions, amount of interior upgrading/remodeling (or not!) and a host of other factors, especially how competitive and fast-moving the real estate market might be in a specific area. If you want to buy a home, you need the advice of a real estate agent knowledgeable in the area or you're likely to be left in the cold. Take a look at some of these examples, and then you decide:

Sales Price: $1,000,000
Sales Price: $1,207,000
Sales Price: $ 825,000
Sales Price: $1,177,400
Sales Price: $1,162,800

--- Just another benefit of living here!

Lottie Kendall, Realtor

Today | Sotheby's International Realty

San Carlos, California, 94070

DRE#01215160; 650-465-4547;

Lottie@LottieKendall.com;

www.LottieKendall.com

Peninsula Living: San Mateo County and Silicon Valley Real Estate

www.SFCondosForMe.com

38 comments • Lottie Kendall REALTOR® DRE#01215160 650-465-4547. Serving the SF Peninsula • May 30 2012 09:23AM

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