Comments on: Owners in Zillowland: We Want Out, Zestimates Removed http://blog.sellsiusrealestate.com/zillow/owners-in-zillowland-we-want-out-zestimates-removed/2007/10/23/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 18:19:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 By: Overheard at Zillow: I’m Calling a Lawyer http://blog.sellsiusrealestate.com/zillow/owners-in-zillowland-we-want-out-zestimates-removed/2007/10/23/#comment-223916 Overheard at Zillow: I’m Calling a Lawyer Sat, 31 May 2008 07:18:01 +0000 http://blog.sellsiusrealestate.com/zillow/owners-in-zillowland-we-want-out-zestimates-removed/2007/10/23/#comment-223916 [...] Owners in Zillowland: We Want Out, Zestimates Removed (more real folks speak out) [...] […] Owners in Zillowland: We Want Out, Zestimates Removed (more real folks speak out) […]

]]> By: Will Zillow Finally Give Home Sellers An Opt Out of the Zestimate? http://blog.sellsiusrealestate.com/zillow/owners-in-zillowland-we-want-out-zestimates-removed/2007/10/23/#comment-221004 Will Zillow Finally Give Home Sellers An Opt Out of the Zestimate? Sun, 18 May 2008 12:54:02 +0000 http://blog.sellsiusrealestate.com/zillow/owners-in-zillowland-we-want-out-zestimates-removed/2007/10/23/#comment-221004 [...] Owners in Zillowland: We Want Out, Zestimates Removed [...] […] Owners in Zillowland: We Want Out, Zestimates Removed […]

]]> By: Zillow’s Bogus Listings: Houses Listed for Sale Without Owners Knowledge http://blog.sellsiusrealestate.com/zillow/owners-in-zillowland-we-want-out-zestimates-removed/2007/10/23/#comment-208951 Zillow’s Bogus Listings: Houses Listed for Sale Without Owners Knowledge Sat, 05 Apr 2008 23:17:16 +0000 http://blog.sellsiusrealestate.com/zillow/owners-in-zillowland-we-want-out-zestimates-removed/2007/10/23/#comment-208951 [...] had often opined that Zillow is ignoring the right of homeowners to decide where and how their home should be marketed. Clearly, there are risks to the homeowner if Zillow allows any Tom, Dick or Brian to list a home [...] […] had often opined that Zillow is ignoring the right of homeowners to decide where and how their home should be marketed. Clearly, there are risks to the homeowner if Zillow allows any Tom, Dick or Brian to list a home […]

]]> By: Zillow To Put Virtual Sold Signs on Homeowners Virtual Lawns http://blog.sellsiusrealestate.com/zillow/owners-in-zillowland-we-want-out-zestimates-removed/2007/10/23/#comment-146681 Zillow To Put Virtual Sold Signs on Homeowners Virtual Lawns Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:49:30 +0000 http://blog.sellsiusrealestate.com/zillow/owners-in-zillowland-we-want-out-zestimates-removed/2007/10/23/#comment-146681 [...] Owners in Zillowland, We Want Out, Zestimates Removed [...] […] Owners in Zillowland, We Want Out, Zestimates Removed […]

]]> By: sellsius http://blog.sellsiusrealestate.com/zillow/owners-in-zillowland-we-want-out-zestimates-removed/2007/10/23/#comment-136746 sellsius Thu, 25 Oct 2007 20:56:28 +0000 http://blog.sellsiusrealestate.com/zillow/owners-in-zillowland-we-want-out-zestimates-removed/2007/10/23/#comment-136746 Yes, Rhonda, I do recall that ping pong match-- the employees at Zillow are wonderful people and they welcomed us with great hospitality. And I really do like David Gibbons and Drew Meyers-- they are both intelligent, stand-up fellas-- and Zillow is darn lucky to have them (David & Drew should get combat pay for commenting here---and they do it with such class, always). --- I'd never pick a bone with the Zillow folks-- my gripe is with the non-industry corporate dudes who think they know what's best. But what is best for buyers should not be obtained by steppin' on home owners' rights. Besides, it is not best for buyers to have inaccurate zestimates-- sellers opting out of them would actually be HELPING buyers. Maybe Zillow does not trust sellers to be honest about inaccurate zestimates. David G does not dispute (yet) that the enumerated rights listed in this post are exclusive to owners. Rhonda, I think you offer a good suggestion. At least it allows owners a choice-- something they do not have now. Yes, Rhonda, I do recall that ping pong match– the employees at Zillow are wonderful people and they welcomed us with great hospitality. And I really do like David Gibbons and Drew Meyers– they are both intelligent, stand-up fellas– and Zillow is darn lucky to have them (David & Drew should get combat pay for commenting here—and they do it with such class, always).

— I’d never pick a bone with the Zillow folks– my gripe is with the non-industry corporate dudes who think they know what’s best. But what is best for buyers should not be obtained by steppin’ on home owners’ rights. Besides, it is not best for buyers to have inaccurate zestimates– sellers opting out of them would actually be HELPING buyers. Maybe Zillow does not trust sellers to be honest about inaccurate zestimates.

David G does not dispute (yet) that the enumerated rights listed in this post are exclusive to owners.

Rhonda, I think you offer a good suggestion. At least it allows owners a choice– something they do not have now.

]]> By: SF Real Estate: “The Scoop” » Blog Archive » San Francisco Real Estate http://blog.sellsiusrealestate.com/zillow/owners-in-zillowland-we-want-out-zestimates-removed/2007/10/23/#comment-136664 SF Real Estate: “The Scoop” » Blog Archive » San Francisco Real Estate Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:09:35 +0000 http://blog.sellsiusrealestate.com/zillow/owners-in-zillowland-we-want-out-zestimates-removed/2007/10/23/#comment-136664 [...] Arson suspected in SoCal [SF Gate] · Opinion: Zillow plays dirty [Sellsius] · Swig to SF Redevelopment Agency [SF Sentinal] · Fire your realtor [Patrick.net] · [...] […] Arson suspected in SoCal [SF Gate] · Opinion: Zillow plays dirty [Sellsius] · Swig to SF Redevelopment Agency [SF Sentinal] · Fire your realtor [Patrick.net] · […]

]]> By: Obeoman http://blog.sellsiusrealestate.com/zillow/owners-in-zillowland-we-want-out-zestimates-removed/2007/10/23/#comment-136539 Obeoman Wed, 24 Oct 2007 23:48:58 +0000 http://blog.sellsiusrealestate.com/zillow/owners-in-zillowland-we-want-out-zestimates-removed/2007/10/23/#comment-136539 Tom, Directly responding to you - free speech is a human endeavor, and as such, subject to our individual strengths and weaknesses.It is best judged by the openess and depth of the discussion at hand. None of us make excuses for those that break the trust - we hold them accountable - in public, and usually in a painful way. Your own language indicates the lack of durability in your argument. If Zillow is poaching, they should expect to be treated as poachers. Obeoman steven.stearns@obeo.com Tom,

Directly responding to you - free speech is a human endeavor, and as such, subject to our individual strengths and weaknesses.It is best judged by the openess and depth of the discussion at hand.

None of us make excuses for those that break the trust - we hold them accountable - in public, and usually in a painful way.

Your own language indicates the lack of durability in your argument.
If Zillow is poaching, they should expect to be treated as poachers.

Obeoman

steven.stearns@obeo.com

]]> By: sellsius http://blog.sellsiusrealestate.com/zillow/owners-in-zillowland-we-want-out-zestimates-removed/2007/10/23/#comment-136521 sellsius Wed, 24 Oct 2007 22:11:35 +0000 http://blog.sellsiusrealestate.com/zillow/owners-in-zillowland-we-want-out-zestimates-removed/2007/10/23/#comment-136521 Thanks for your comment Tom. We support your right to choose Zillow and others' rights not to. That's what's great about having a CHOICE. , Thanks for your comment Tom.

We support your right to choose Zillow and others’ rights not to.

That’s what’s great about having a CHOICE.

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]]> By: Thomas Johnson http://blog.sellsiusrealestate.com/zillow/owners-in-zillowland-we-want-out-zestimates-removed/2007/10/23/#comment-136508 Thomas Johnson Wed, 24 Oct 2007 21:04:58 +0000 http://blog.sellsiusrealestate.com/zillow/owners-in-zillowland-we-want-out-zestimates-removed/2007/10/23/#comment-136508 Free speech,unfettered and interpreted by the Supreme Court is held in the respect of public trust, journalists and the news media. Yes, we all know how ethical and reliable the media is. Dan Rather CBS-fake but accurate/NY Times with their quota driven plagiarists. Public trust indeed. The Texas data for Zillow is hamstrung because we are a non-disclosure state. It is illegal to post sales information in a public forum. I give Zillow a big thumbs up in providing a durable website that ultimately will be a benefit to all the participants. Don't want your listing poached? CLAIM IT! Of course as an agent at the "inscrutable" ERA, all our listings will be posted to Zillow. We love it! Tom Johnson Zestifarmer ERAHouston.com Free speech,unfettered and interpreted by the Supreme Court is held in the respect of public trust, journalists and the news media.

Yes, we all know how ethical and reliable the media is. Dan Rather CBS-fake but accurate/NY Times with their quota driven plagiarists. Public trust indeed.

The Texas data for Zillow is hamstrung because we are a non-disclosure state. It is illegal to post sales information in a public forum. I give Zillow a big thumbs up in providing a durable website that ultimately will be a benefit to all the participants. Don’t want your listing poached? CLAIM IT!

Of course as an agent at the “inscrutable” ERA, all our listings will be posted to Zillow. We love it!

Tom Johnson
Zestifarmer
ERAHouston.com

]]> By: Rhonda Porter http://blog.sellsiusrealestate.com/zillow/owners-in-zillowland-we-want-out-zestimates-removed/2007/10/23/#comment-136357 Rhonda Porter Wed, 24 Oct 2007 05:24:20 +0000 http://blog.sellsiusrealestate.com/zillow/owners-in-zillowland-we-want-out-zestimates-removed/2007/10/23/#comment-136357 Was I at this ping pong match at Blog Tour USA? ;) Maybe a seller should have the option of having the tax assessed value shows instead of the zesitmate...Zillow could have a different color house for those who have opted out...maybe grey or brown? Just a thought. Was I at this ping pong match at Blog Tour USA? ;)

Maybe a seller should have the option of having the tax assessed value shows instead of the zesitmate…Zillow could have a different color house for those who have opted out…maybe grey or brown?

Just a thought.

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