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Home shoppers want a better way to explore homes online. Sellers and agents need their listings to stand out. So we built Zillow Showcase — the most immersive way to tour a home before ever stepping inside. ? In today’s market, screen appeal is the new curb appeal, and Showcase makes listings shine. This is #WhyWeBuiltThis. Here’s how it works! ??

Discover the surprising features that can increase a home's value by approximately $12,500! Buyers are willing to pay up to 3.7% more for standout features like soapstone countertops, white oak floors and Venetian plaster walls. ?? Plus, DIY-friendly additions like painted floors, a cozy coffee bar and a fire pit can further enhance a home's appeal. ??? Get the details: https://zlw.re/3RovYpC

We are proud to sponsor the “Thriving on Your Terms” virtual event in partnership with Fairygodboss! This exciting online opportunity will connect participants with thought leaders from both Zillow and across the industry, emphasizing how to effectively navigate and shape career paths. We invite you to join us for discussions around personal experiences and success stories that cultivate a supportive environment. Join us for this empowering conversation and discover how you can thrive on your own terms. #zillowcareers #zglife

When home listings are hidden, everyone loses, but communities of color are hit the hardest. Sellers in majority Hispanic and Black neighborhoods are losing thousands of dollars when their homes aren’t listed on the MLS. These private listings don’t just limit visibility — they limit opportunity. And they deepen the inequities that have long existed in real estate. A transparent market benefits everyone. It’s that simple. Fair access to listings isn’t just good for business — it’s the right thing to do. Learn more: https://zlw.re/4iY4aEt

?? Insights From Zillow Viewing Trends: Where Home Shoppers "Dream" To Move... Viewing trends provide hints into where Americans may be considering a move... Check out the Zillow Search Trends dashboard: https://lnkd.in/gUqiDM8V Most page views in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles came from New Yorkers, Chicagoans, Angelenos respectively. This is not so true for Hartford, New Orleans and Riverside where most views come from out-of-towners. Here's my friend and colleague Anushna Prakash: ?? Among the 50 largest U.S. metro areas, New York is the most insular — 81% of February page views on Zillow for homes in the New York City metro area came from locals. Chicago is next at 71%, followed by Los Angeles (70%), St. Louis (68%) and Minneapolis (66%). ?? Hartford home shoppers had the strongest “the grass might be greener” curiosity — only 41% of Zillow page views for homes in Hartford were from locals. New Orleans (43% of page views on local homes), Riverside (45%), Jacksonville (46%) and Orlando (46%) were not far behind.

Say hello to our Talent Acquisition and Engagement & Belonging teams! ?? When we bring people together for zRetreats, this intentional face-to-face time sparks big ideas and stronger teams. Strategic planning? Innovation? Team-building? Check, check, and check. It’s this sense of belonging that empowers us to innovate. ? If you have attended a zRetreat drop your most memorable moment in the comments! #ZGLife #ZillowCareers

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We can’t predict where people will move, but we have a pretty good idea of where they’re dreaming of going! ?? A new Zillow dashboard just launched, showing where in the country people are searching for homes. This provides a small signal into which directions moving truck traffic might be headed in the near future. ?? Check out the top metros receiving the most out-of-town interest below and dive into metro specific data in the dashboard here: https://zlw.re/4hn0Npz

We’re excited to launch our new series, Tipz from Recruiters! ??? Our amazing recruiter, Ryan, kicks off this series by answering the question, “What’s the best way to stand out during a phone screening?” Have a question for one of our recruiters? Send us a message or leave a comment below. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, we want to help elevate your interview skills and unlock your next role. Ready to explore career opportunities at Zillow? Visit zillow.com/careers to learn more! #ZGLife #Hiring #CareerGrowth #Zillow

Buyers and sellers are being misled when it comes to private listing networks (PLNs). Zillow’s chief industry development officer, Errol Samuelson, recently spoke with Real Estate News about why listing transparency matters.? Here are three key takeaways: ? PLNs reduce inventory and impact affordability: “...sellers need to think very carefully before their agent or their brokerage convinces them to hold their listing off MLS. It's bad for buyers, because we have a housing inventory and affordability crisis right now... anytime you hide inventory in a private network that's only available to certain agents and their customers, that reduces inventory and drives the prices up and affordability down.” ? PLNs create an uneven playing field: "... the dynamic is very dangerous when you get one or two big brokers who feel that this is giving them a competitive advantage. That advantage, to the extent it exists, is short term, because all the other brokerages will respond in kind. You see a breakdown of this really transparent, liquid market that we have." ? Sellers don’t typically ask for PLNs — they rely on their agents: “Show me the consumer data which would suggest this is what consumers are asking for, because any research we've done shows that the consumers, for the most part, don't really understand and they're relying upon their agent who has a legal and ethical responsibility to act in their best interests." Transparency benefits everyone—sellers, buyers, and the industry as a whole. Read more from the interview with AJ LaTrace: https://zlw.re/3FGzaur