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Replies (17)
Wayne.
99% of the Zillow polls are to geared to extract free polling data to help realtors.
- Greg Darlin, "Greg Darlin"
- Contributions:3238
Wayne,
I thought you knew that I decide the correct answer. . . . . . . . . . . :-)
I would imagine that the person who writes the poll, comes up with the answers and their 'correctness'. It may just be a simple default- there is no 'correct' answer, but Zillow makes you pick one...
- Larry Jacobson, "Clearpoint"
- Contributions:1214
That's a good question, maybe we should take a poll...................
- Greg Darlin, "Greg Darlin"
- Contributions:3238
Seriously, I never knew such existed. The correct answer is wrong.
Don't you guys know that "Realtors" belong to the National Association of Realtors and subscribe to a strict code of ethics??? ;)
they're the best!!!
lol Jenn.......
Ive neen a poll like this on Zillow several times
Q: Who is to blame for the housing crisis ?
A - the hated vile mortgage brokers?
B - homeowners buying too much ?
C - Lenders, appraisers, the guv ?
D - everyone in the universe EXCEPT our beloved real estate agents !!! - correct answer
- Wayne.T_ .....Colo.
- Contributions:1003
Yea, I thought the person submitting the poll got to choose a correct answer IF there was one. Some don't have a "Correct Answer" based ont actual wording, but are just choices.
Jenn, "code of ethics" is like "rules" --- made to be broken , at least by a few in every profession.
Wayne- I do know that.
I checked it out, and the author of the poll does choose IF there is a correct answer, and which answer that is. Interesting.
- Tammy Stockdale, "Colorado Mtg Broker"
- Contributions:6995
As for the Zillow Polls, I have seen many that pertain to the mortgage side also.
- Wayne.T_ .....Colo.
- Contributions:1003
Tammy, do you remember if any of the mortgage polls had "correct answer" listed and if so did they seem out of place?
I remember a building / remodel type that had a correct choice listed once. That one also seemed like a personal choice and not a right/wrong thing.
- Tammy Stockdale, "Colorado Mtg Broker"
- Contributions:6995
I've actually suggested a poll. Here is how it works:
You suggest the question, give the options and give the answer:
Do you like mortgage brokers:
A) yes
B) no
C) maybe
D) only if I have to
I decide the correct answer.
Simple as that.
- Tammy Stockdale, "Colorado Mtg Broker"
- Contributions:6995
Look to the right, under the Zillow Poll, it has two links: next poll and suggest a poll. Click the suggest a poll and follow the above steps.
Not all will have a correct answer, some of them are just questions that people want to know how other people lean. No right no wrong
- Martin Wareing, "Martin Wareing"
- Contributions:3772
Tams,
AA had a poll.. I have taken them.. I think if you wanted to gauge the audience for something, it can help... However, I have seen MTG, RE and Credit Patching Companies with "CORRECT" polls that are not really correct, but a little self-serving. You could however get and use some good data to help with marketing or understanding the market in general. It's all good.
- Tammy Stockdale, "Colorado Mtg Broker"
- Contributions:6995
Morning to ya Marty!
- Michinaga
- Contributions:143
I think all the polls should have "write-in" options, which then show up as comments following the percentages. So many polls leave no room for any answers beyond what the questioner is expecting.
Here's a case in point, with the questioner's name left out:
Should realtors be regulated by the federal government?
Yes, with substantial fines for violations
Yes, with a full criminal background check
What if I *don't* want the Feds involved?
- Rob Cochems
- Contributions:3523
Then you would be a Libertarian.
Who decides the correct answers?
After replying, I've noticed a few Zillow Polls include a "correct answer" highlight in addition to the "your answer" response.
It seems obvious on some polls that the "correct answer" is biased.
Example: Q: Do you check your agents credentials?
A: No (Your answer) 18%
Yes 32%
I only use a realtor! (Correct answer) 40%
I never use my own agent, just the one on the sign in the yard. 8%
New Poll Question: Was the above poll written by a Realtor?
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