In the time since this video was posted, Zillow became a brokerage and has continued its move into the real estate space beyond being a some search and home valuation portal. Inevitably, their business model is expected to change from the content that is presented in this video.
i guess Im randomly asking but does anyone know of a method to log back into an Instagram account..? I stupidly lost the login password. I appreciate any tricks you can offer me!
My first search on Zillow for a rental property turned out to be a scam. I never could meet the homeowner, also the ppl kept asking me to cash app them fees.
That sounds so stressful! It can get a bit confusing because there's a comingling of agent listed, landlord listed, and professionally managed homes without much clarification for the average consumer. And yes, scams do exist unfortunately. That said, it's not unusual for landlords/property managers to request application fees to process background and credit checks, though usually, you'll be able to at least tour a property if you meet their verbal qualifications. Did you ever end up finding a home?
@@hawthomes Fake landlords are using cashapp to defraud people. Per Cashapp - their app is NOT MEANT TO SEND MONEY TO STRANGERS. Now that I have that out the way. The answer is no. I did not tour the property. The entire thing with sending money to people I had never met via cashapp was too weird. They would only use cashapp. I offered a cashiers check etc to make sure the payment was traceable. They said no. I dont send money via cash app to people that I really dont know. Just voices on the other end of the phone. It's too many people hustling now and that's too easy for them to steal. Anyone can scrub a picture from the internet and post it on zillow and claim to be an owner or landlord.
The short answer, like many in real estate is: "It depends." If Zillow is the brokerage selling the house, they have to abide by state and federal regulations. However, most of the homes on Zillow are listed through other brokerages (who also have to follow these same rules); they're simply syndicating all of the active listings that a real estate agent could send you. A local real estate agent would have access to homes that are about to hit the market in addition to any disclosures that the Seller has filled out (if any). What state(s) are you interested in? I'd be happy to try to lookup the information that would be most relevant to you!
If you receive a phone call from Zillow and they say to you is this John smith when you’re name is not John smith or if they say to you is this amie johnson when you’re name is not amie johnson is this kind of a phone call a actual Zillow scam call
Potentially. Sometimes, people write their phone number incorrectly which is why you might be getting a call for someone else's name. However, even if you're looking to buy/rent/sell. I always recommend finding your own agent rather than one that just happens to call you out of the blue.
Zillow can charge up to 7k per client. They have many ways to pay them. monthly, per client, zip code, it's overwhelming to realtors with cold leads. @Zillow sucks.
In the time since this video was posted, Zillow became a brokerage and has continued its move into the real estate space beyond being a some search and home valuation portal. Inevitably, their business model is expected to change from the content that is presented in this video.
i guess Im randomly asking but does anyone know of a method to log back into an Instagram account..?
I stupidly lost the login password. I appreciate any tricks you can offer me!
thank you for this info!
You got it! What's your experience been like so far?
My first search on Zillow for a rental property turned out to be a scam. I never could meet the homeowner, also the ppl kept asking me to cash app them fees.
That sounds so stressful! It can get a bit confusing because there's a comingling of agent listed, landlord listed, and professionally managed homes without much clarification for the average consumer. And yes, scams do exist unfortunately.
That said, it's not unusual for landlords/property managers to request application fees to process background and credit checks, though usually, you'll be able to at least tour a property if you meet their verbal qualifications.
Did you ever end up finding a home?
@@hawthomes Fake landlords are using cashapp to defraud people. Per Cashapp - their app is NOT MEANT TO SEND MONEY TO STRANGERS.
Now that I have that out the way. The answer is no. I did not tour the property. The entire thing with sending money to people I had never met via cashapp was too weird. They would only use cashapp. I offered a cashiers check etc to make sure the payment was traceable. They said no.
I dont send money via cash app to people that I really dont know. Just voices on the other end of the phone. It's too many people hustling now and that's too easy for them to steal. Anyone can scrub a picture from the internet and post it on zillow and claim to be an owner or landlord.
@@hawthomes I'm dealing with Crye Leike or some other property management firm.
do they hae the right to not disclose anything wrong with the property?
The short answer, like many in real estate is: "It depends."
If Zillow is the brokerage selling the house, they have to abide by state and federal regulations. However, most of the homes on Zillow are listed through other brokerages (who also have to follow these same rules); they're simply syndicating all of the active listings that a real estate agent could send you. A local real estate agent would have access to homes that are about to hit the market in addition to any disclosures that the Seller has filled out (if any).
What state(s) are you interested in? I'd be happy to try to lookup the information that would be most relevant to you!
Do you use Zillow? Do you prefer Redfin or another site/app?
If you receive a phone call from Zillow and they say to you is this John smith when you’re name is not John smith or if they say to you is this amie johnson when you’re name is not amie johnson is this kind of a phone call a actual Zillow scam call
Potentially. Sometimes, people write their phone number incorrectly which is why you might be getting a call for someone else's name. However, even if you're looking to buy/rent/sell. I always recommend finding your own agent rather than one that just happens to call you out of the blue.
Zillow can charge up to 7k per client. They have many ways to pay them. monthly, per client, zip code, it's overwhelming to realtors with cold leads. @Zillow sucks.
It works for some, and while agents are willing to pay Zillow will be in control of their business.