Does anyone struggle with responding to these leads on zillow, realtor.com etc
There are too many dead leads and responding to the real ones on time take too long. Is this a struggle other people face?
u/Krishang_Ag — 3 days ago
r/Zillow
▲ 6 r/Zillow
Zillow -- please add a property tax filter
I can't count the times I've found a nice property on zillow only to dig down into the data and find it's got a property tax I don't like. I have a maximum number in mind and I'd like to make a filter to block properties above my max.
u/Swimming-Menu4430 — 4 days ago
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I’m currently apartment hunting for the first time. I saw a space on Zillow that I was interested in. I booked a tour, got to the place, texted the leasing agent who then said he wouldn’t be able to meet me in person but was able to somehow open the garage gate for me when I arrived. He gave me the code to the lock of the apartment and my girlfriend and I looked around while I was texting the agent my questions.
I ended up really liking the place and he told me that he needed proof of income (specifically a paystub or W2) and photo ID in order the move forward. He said to either text or email a photo. I was pretty sketched out so I asked him if he would be able to provide me with an official business card, company website/email, or leasing license and this was his response.
I’m still not sure what to believe so any advice would be helpful!
u/Narrow-Fee-8550 — 7 days ago
If anyone is considering spending ANY money with Zillow. DON'T.
I tried their Showcase platform last year, and not only did they not end my contract when they were supposed to (billed me for 2 additional months) they also have in their contracts that if you DO cancel, they remove any and all credits you have already paid for but haven't used. Which means I paid them $900 for 2 credits (the 2 credits they continued after my initial contract) that they refuse to refund and won't let me use, unless I keep my subscription active (continuing to buy more credits).
So my options are:
- Cancel today, eat $900
- Continue to be billed at whatever the current rate is month to month, which was $450 on my contract, I'm assuming more now, (adding a credit per month) until I can use any/all credits I have/acquire then cancel.
Zillow used to be a great resource for agents. We all knew they were taking our own leads and selling them back to us, but there wasn't much we could do about it. Now, it's gotten so bad that the platform is ineffective, but when you call them on it they force your hand to either eat the money you've already spent, or keep paying them (throwing good money after bad).
Long story long - do not give Zillow any of your money.
u/kjamaca — 7 days ago
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I’m currently apartment hunting for the first time. I saw a space on Zillow that I was interested in. I booked a tour, got to the place, texted the leasing agent who then said he wouldn’t be able to meet me in person but was able to somehow open the garage gate for me when I arrived. He gave me the code to the lock of the apartment and my girlfriend and I looked around while I was texting the agent my questions.
I ended up really liking the place and he told me that he needed proof of income (specifically a paystub or W2) and photo ID in order the move forward. He said to either text or email a photo. I was pretty sketched out so I asked him if he would be able to provide me with an official business card, company website/email, or leasing license and this was his response.
I’m still not sure what to believe so any advice would be helpful!
u/Narrow-Fee-8550 — 7 days ago