We are getting calls and emails about listings that are not even close to our area? People are mad!

We've had people from East and West TN calling us about listings in their area, and we're in Middle TN.  They are getting angry that we can not assist them!  They are saying we're listed as the listings agent, and we're not! What can we do to prevent this from happening?!
  Flag content
Close
Report a Problem

Please enter a valid email address.

Close
Content flagged

We will review this content. Thanks for helping make the site more useful to everyone. To learn more, read Zillow's Good Neighbor Policy.

Close
We're Sorry
This service is temporarily unavailable. Please come back later and try again.
May 13 2010 - Livingston
  • Be a Good Neighbor. Be respectful and on-topic. No spam or self-promotion! See our Good Neighbor Policy.

Answers (2)

Profile picture for Kristin Acker
Hi John,
I went ahead and removed the state of Tennessee from your profile.

Hope that stops the calls. It's worthwhile double checking that the more specific areas correctly represent where you do want to assist clients.

Kristin
  Flag content
Close
Report a Problem

Please enter a valid email address.

Close
Content flagged

We will review this content. Thanks for helping make the site more useful to everyone. To learn more, read Zillow's Good Neighbor Policy.

Close
We're Sorry
This service is temporarily unavailable. Please come back later and try again.
May 13 2010
Hey John -

When the listing agent hasn't activated their account on Zillow, we offer the viewer some other agent choices.  These choices are people who are active on Zillow, so our confidence that they will help the person is high.  Please know that on such listings, the actual listing agent is indeed noted as such at the bottom of the listing (sort of like an IDX listing) and you are in no way denoted as the actual listing agent.  [If you have example that says otherwise, please respond here with addresses and we will certainly investigate!].

As for getting calls from all over the state, we are keying off of the Service Area on your profile to know which 'helpful' agents to display online.  Please note in the Areas Served section of the profile, you have a very large area noted, including "tennessee".  If you edit this to only the areas that you would like to receive calls from, this will reduce the calls you receive that you cannot service. 
  Flag content
Close
Report a Problem

Please enter a valid email address.

Close
Content flagged

We will review this content. Thanks for helping make the site more useful to everyone. To learn more, read Zillow's Good Neighbor Policy.

Close
We're Sorry
This service is temporarily unavailable. Please come back later and try again.
May 13 2010
 

Have a question? Ask it here.

What's this?
Close

By starting a discussion, you can expect more of an interactive, back-and-forth experience where the conversation can go in many different directions.

Or start a discussion
Related Articles
GuideHELP
GuideHELP - Site Errors
Be A Good Neighbor

Zillow® Advice depends on each member to keep it a safe, fun, and positive place. If you see abuse, flag it. More on our Good Neighbor Policy