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Peggy Lyn Speicher and Group wrote:

my zestimate is much too high for my neighborhood why?

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The Zestimate is a starting point in figuring out the true value of a house. For one thing, the amount of data Zillow has affects the Zestimate accuracy. If your home facts are incorrect, you can update your facts, which may affect your Zestimate value. Also, Zillow has never been to your house, never seen your expertise with colors and landscaping. So they've given you a way to consider them (and other things) in calculating a home's value. Use the My Estimator tool to create your own estimate. If you are estimating your own house, you can even make your estimate public, which is extremely valuable if you're posting your home for sale.
August 30 2010
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How do I claim a listing as an agent?

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Once you sign in and register, simply type in your address in the search field, click on your address on the map, then click "Edit" on the menu bar and there should be an option to claim your property. You will go through an easy process where you can claim your home by name verification or with official documentation.
August 24 2010
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Wrong address for our house in Ocean City, MD - how do I fix that??

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If a real estate agent listed your property, the address is information is pulled from the local MLS, which, generally, pulls the information from your tax records.  If you listed your property, information can be changed using the Edit function after clicking on Listings from the MyZillow tab.Peggy Lyn SpeicherRE/MAX Realty Centre, Inc.[link removed by moderator]
August 15 2010
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How do I determine the value of a house?

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Mike,The best and most accurate way to determine a home's current value is through a real estate agent or an appraiser.  That agent can run the comps in your area and let you know what the current market says.Peggy Lyn SpeicherRE/MAX Realty Centre, Inc.www.PeggyLyn.com
August 11 2010
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Why is the location of my home inaccurate?

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Zillow has three sources of geo-points, which determine where a home shows up on the map. For the details about each of our sources and their accuracy, please take a look at this post on the Zillow Blog: http://www.zillow.com/blo ... /2006/12/.Now, you can edit the location of your home on the website by following these simple steps:1. Sign in to your account.2. Click on "Favorites Homes" on the left side of the page.3. Next, click on the address of your posting (8752 Abbey Ln).4. On the right side of the home details page, click on "Edit home location".5. Edit your home location, then click on "Save Position".Peggy Lyn SpeicherRE/MAX Realty Centre, Inc.[link removed by moderator]
August 11 2010
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How do I create an Zestimate?

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Hi -Everything is explained here: http://www.zillow.com/wik ... Estimate/Please let me know if you have any questions.Peggy Lyn SpeicherRE/MAX Realty Centre, Inc.[link removed by moderator]
August 10 2010
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how do I find the current market value of my home?

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The most accurate way to do this is contact a real estate agent and work with them.  Or, you can get a ballpark estimate by looking-up your property on Zillow.  Or, feel free to get an estimate by visiting [link removed by moderator]Thanks,Peggy Lyn SpeicherRE/MAX Realty Centre, Inc.[link removed by moderator]
August 09 2010
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My builder tells me that I have 3100 sq ft, but your website said 2266, why?

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The most obvious answer is that the tax records for your property shows 2226, as that's where Zillow pulls square footage information from.  Check that, and if it's still incorrect, please let us know.Peggy Lyn SpeicherRE/MAX Realty Centre, Inc.[link removed by moderator]
August 08 2010
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why does the arial view of my home point to the wrong house?

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Everything you need can be found here: http://www.zillow.com/blog/of-points-and-parcels/2006/12/Peggy Lyn SpeicherRE/MAX Realty Centre, Inc.www.PeggyLyn.com
August 06 2010
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I sold my home, yet it still appears active on Zillow. There is no menu to change the status. Help

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Go to "My Zillow", click on your listings, and then click on cancel.  It may take awhile for it to disappear but it is immediately removed so that if someone clicks on the property they won't be able to pull it up it will come up with an error message. Peggy Lyn SpeicherRE/MAX Realty Centre, Inc.www.PeggyLyn.com
August 06 2010
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