Watch Out for Inaccurate Information on Real Estate Websites

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Trust Your Local Realtor for the Most Accurate Home Listings

Many of my clients here in Madison have been asking me about Zillow and Trulia, and they are wondering whether they are good resources for them to use. The short answer is NO, but let me explain why.
There is nothing wrong with beginning a home search online, but you shouldn't expect to find your dream home off of Trulia or Zillow. The listing on these sites are notoriously inaccurate and outdated. Clients will occasionally ask to see a home, and when I search the MLS I have to tell them that the property they found on Zillow is actually not for sale anymore. In today's fast-moving real estate market it is very important to get accurate information.
These websites also offer home value estimators, but these are also very inaccurate. Some experts claim that these values can be as much as 90% off. When these websites spit out home values, they are only taking your local area and giving you an average home price. They are not relating it to relevant market conditions, and this often leads to a very bad home pricing.
Your best bet is to simply rely on your local Realtor here in Madison. I have access to updated home listings through the MLS and I can give a very accurate price on your home. Instead of wasting your time online, contact me and jump start your home search today.