Due diligence is a term used for a number of concepts involving either the performance of an investigation of a business or person, or the performance of an act with a certain standard of care. It can be a legal obligation, but the term will more commonly apply to voluntary investigations. A common example of […]

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We were notified by David G. at Zillow of the following:
Update: We are very pleased that the Arizona House of Representatives has amended SB1291, a proposed law to regulate appraisals, to exclude Web sites like Zillow.
Many of you have already read our post Zillow Banned in Arizona by Regulators. Is the Novelty Wearing Off?. […]

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Internet juggernaut Zillow is facing some opposition from the state of Arizona. According to Mashable:
The state of Arizona has issued a cease and desist to Zillow, citing that Zillow needs to be a certified appraiser in order to offer up the information the site is known for. Zillow gets their information from public documents […]

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Tim Maitski of the Atlanta Report predicts that internet powerhouse Zillow might creep into the national scene to become a replacement for the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) operated by the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
According to Maitski:

Zillow has the potential to be the standard national MLS system open and free to anyone and […]

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Starting today, Zillow is allowing its users to get their say in what homes are worth by allowing them to enter their own price estimates alongside the site’s proprietary Zestimates. Apparently the move was in response to feedback from the users of the site.

I’ve heard much debate about the accuracy of the Zestimates, both […]

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