How to Buy a Home

264 - Zillow vs Realtor (Breaking News Update)


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Zillow's got a shiny new CEO and a not-so-shiny new plan. David Sidoni breaks down their push to turn your home-buying dreams into quick corporate profits, exposing the pitfalls of their "super app" and urging you to find a real guide, not a glorified GPS.



Quote:

"Zillow may be a leader in the tech world... but their business model, they're actually behaving with an old-world industrial revolution factory mentality."



Highlights:



  • Zillow's new CEO wants to digitize the entire home-buying process - but is that even possible?
  • What's wrong with 'dating' a Zillow agent before committing to a realtor?
  • Why is Zillow's focus on turning "eyeballs into profits" a red flag for first-time homebuyers?
  • What's the hidden "iceberg" of home buying that 90% of the real estate industry ignores?
  • How can you find the "secret shortcut" to homeownership that Zillow doesn't want you to know about?



Referenced Episodes: Episode 259: Why Zillow is a Scam (Mostly)



General Notes:

David Sidoni delivers a passionate warning about the dangers of relying on Zillow's streamlined, one-size-fits-all approach to home buying. He emphasizes the importance of pre-planning and finding a dedicated team of professionals who prioritize your individual needs over corporate profits. With a mix of humor and tough love, David encourages listeners to seek out the "unicorns" in the real estate industry who will guide them on a personalized path to homeownership, not just a quick sale.



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David Sidoni, the "How to Buy a Home Guy," is a seasoned real estate professional and consumer advocate with over 18 years of experience helping first-time homebuyers navigate the real estate market. His podcast, "How to Buy a Home," is a trusted resource for anyone looking to buy their first home. It offers expert advice, actionable tips, and inspiring stories from real first-time homebuyers. With a focus on making the home-buying process accessible and understandable, David breaks down complex topics into easy-to-follow steps, covering everything from budgeting and financing to finding the right home and making an offer.


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