"Only 41% of Home Sold Within 5% of Zestimate"

Zillow Zestimates: How Accurate Are They? | Josh Finigan, The Finigan Group


Join Josh Finigan as he delves into the world of Zillow Zestimates. Zillow's popular tool for estimating property values is a starting point for many homeowners and potential buyers. Josh demonstrates how Zillow Zestimates are calculated, the factors that influence them, and their overall accuracy. Can you trust these numbers when buying or selling a home? 


If there’s one thing that causes tension between buyers, sellers, and real estate agents it’s Zillow’s Zestimate. Josh takes a non-biased look into all aspects of Zillow’s Zestimates. We will discover if you can trust it for your home’s value in today's housing market! Remember, understanding the true value of your home is crucial. It not only informs your expectations, but can also guide your decisions on when to sell, renovate, or even refinance. 


Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, a seasoned real estate investor, or simply curious about the value of your home, this video is for you! Here’s to unlocking the True Value of your Home! 🏠💰

NY Times: "Never heard of a tax assessor relying on Zestimate"

June 14, 2026
Can I Trust the ‘Zestimate’ for My Home on Zillow? | New York Times Real Estate Q&A Pretty remarkable statement in the middle of this short article: A Sotheby's agent is quoted as saying, "He has never heard of a tax assessor relying on a Zestimate." Don't rely on algorithmic valuations for your property's value. These estimates are interesting, but anything but the final word. Read the paywalled article on NYTimes.com >
3 reasons online home value estimates fail

"Discover the 3 reasons online home value estimates fail"

April 13, 2026
Why Your Zillow Estimate is Wrong | What Your Home is Actually Worth | Pauly Campanaro Discover the 3 reasons online home value estimates fail: they can't account for condition (your $40K kitchen remodel), they lag behind the market (using 60-90 day old data), and they don't know your competition (what's hitting the market this week). Learn why pricing right matters: homes priced correctly sell 19 days faster and for 3.8% more ($15K+ on a $400K home). Excerpted from this video posted by Pauly Campanaro:
Screenshot of a Twitter post by Ryan Lundquist, discussing a property's Zestimate history and price changes.

"Zestimate at $349K despite comps being above $600K"

September 15, 2023
@SacAppraiser | Ryan Lundquist Zestimate history. This property in Roseville listed at $349K, and the Zestimate matched the list price at $349K despite comps being above $600K. After 11 days the price went to $699K (sold $638K). Today's Zestimate shows no history of $349K. Maybe a brief Zestimate gets erased?
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