Can I rely on a computer to calculate the value of my property in Barros_circ?
Zillow is a billion-dollar website that provides "z-estimates" that purport to calculate the sales value of each residence in the United States. Zillow tries to accomplish this task by using a sophisticated algorithm which crossreferences factors which impact real estate values, but here's a story I have heard from home sellers in Northern Virginia:
Our home was recently appraised for 650K. Zillow estimates the value at 521K. The estimate makes us one of the lowest priced homes in the subdivision. We have all upgrades in our home and it is the largest of the homes that were originally built in this subdivision. It was appraised at 750K before 2009. Our home has a basement. Neighbors do not have basement on one side and you appraised higher. Really? -- James E. - Fort Hunt
If you search the web for the phrase "Can I trust Zillow?" or "Can I trust Z-Estimates" you'll find many posts by angry homeowners and skeptical home buyers who have discovered the hard way just out inaccurate Zillow's pricing can be. Many people in Barros_circ claim that Zillow's estimates have a margin of error of approximately 20%. Even if we assume the margin of error is only 10%, in Northern Virginia that means a "z-estimate" is only within $50,000 of the actual sales value. If the margin of error is an improbable 5% that means that a z-estimate is only within $25,000 of the asking price.
Yet Zillow still remains popular with some buyers and sellers. Property owners and home purchasers should know that there is not a single community in Barros_circ where either a mortgage lender or tax collector uses Zillow for tax assessment or appraisals. Our professional advice is to take estimates from any online site at arm’s length. Putting too much reliance into a computer can cause a great deal of disappointment.
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