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JoDee Fritz (Prudential Arizona Properties)

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Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

I paid for Zillow zipcode leads for six months.  They were crap.  The buyers there seem to have their own agents that can't show them property.  Not a great way to pick up sellers in my market either.  I canceled they day my six months was up.

Jan 27, 2016 08:52 AM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

I haven't given Zillow a penny.  You're better off learning how to prospect.

Jan 27, 2016 02:10 PM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Whether it be Zillow,Trulia or whoever , once they get your credit card #'s it is VERY difficult to cancel !!!!!!!!!!!

Jan 27, 2016 11:00 PM
Rainmaker
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I will NOT pay for hits. Because how many times do you view pages, each time that is a hit on someones account and no real customer is generated. The leads are usually not ready, willing or able to buy, most already have agents and others cant get a mortgage. Generate leads with you own blog and they are all yours

Jan 27, 2016 09:22 PM
Rainmaker
2,538,633
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning JoDee. I do not pay for any leads, actually never have.

Jan 27, 2016 04:56 PM
Rainmaker
506,530
Ellen Caruso
Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty - Glen Head, NY

I got an email from them today.... I really have gotten nothing from Zillow in the past and I'm not trying it again!

Jan 27, 2016 12:59 PM
Rainmaker
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I don't pay for leads but have in the past. They were never quality and had me chasing my tail.

Jan 27, 2016 11:32 AM
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2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I don't pay for zillow leads.

My broker did this for a while and the leads weren't worth anything. 

Jan 27, 2016 10:03 AM
Rainer
140,560
Richard L. McKinney P.A.
Atlantic Shores Realty Expertise - Port St Lucie, FL
For Results that MOVE you on the Treasure Coast!

Yes, I am premier agent and they have more than paid off for me and many other agents that I know. 

Z is not for everyone or right in every location and most folks here will slam them ... That's fine and I respect that. But I spend my money on what works and quite frankly, I don't give a rats arse what anyone else thinks about it.

You should research your service area on Z and check out the agents you are competing with. If the area is over saturated then you should pass. 

You should also consider Realtor.com leads. We just increased our spending with R and are very happy with the results.

Jan 27, 2016 09:53 AM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

I don't pay for Zillow 

Jan 27, 2016 08:46 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I dont need that in my life.

Apr 22, 2019 10:35 PM
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Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

I got a call from Z the other day...

They claimed they now have openings in my zipcode.  First question to mind is WHY are there openings if you are so good?

Jan 28, 2016 03:53 AM
Rainmaker
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Thank you for the question. I learned from the answers.

Jan 28, 2016 01:29 AM
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

The last time I paid for a hit was 1977 and that yes, is a bad joke. 3:)

Jan 28, 2016 01:28 AM
Rainmaker
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

No..I generate my own leads!

Jan 27, 2016 10:00 PM
Rainmaker
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

No thanks.

Jan 27, 2016 09:49 PM
Rainmaker
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

I have never paid for anything Z.  

Jan 27, 2016 09:41 PM
Rainmaker
5,215,388
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Do not use and never have used Zillow!

Jan 27, 2016 09:35 PM
Rainmaker
7,834,945
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Please write a blog when you find the answer.

Jan 27, 2016 08:41 PM
Rainmaker
1,157,785
FN LN
Toronto, ON

Zillow does not target the Canadian market so I don't follow them.

Jan 27, 2016 04:06 PM
Rainer
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LUXURYSOCALREALTY COMPASS La Jolla
Compass - La Jolla, CA
San Diego Partner - The Private Client Network

Personally I can't stand the way Zillow and Trulia charge for impressions. It's a beauty contest.  If you shine in the below three you stand a chance:

1. How good looking are you or your photo?

2. How many houses do you reflect on your profile that you've sold?

3. How many five star reviews do you have?

 

Jan 27, 2016 11:06 AM
Rainmaker
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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

DON'T DO IT!

Jan 27, 2016 09:43 AM
Rainer
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Val Evans
Scottsdale, AZ

There are many here on AR who are Zillow Premier agents. Judging by their stats of current listings and of homes sold, I'd say they are very successful. You may not get much of a response, as most of them are usually to busy with selling homes and dealing with their clients to bother with answering questions on AR. 

Jan 27, 2016 07:01 AM