DiscoverThe Real Estate HeavyweightsEP 118: Zillow Lost $881 Million using their "Zestimate", High End Building Finishes, DFW Real Estate New
EP 118: Zillow Lost $881 Million using their "Zestimate", High End Building Finishes, DFW Real Estate New

EP 118: Zillow Lost $881 Million using their "Zestimate", High End Building Finishes, DFW Real Estate New

Update: 2025-09-05
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this episode of the Real Estate Heavyweights podcast, hosts Ashton Hines and Tavis Westbrook discuss various aspects of the real estate market, including personal updates, market insights, investor strategies, and the importance of staging properties. They also delve into the impact of Zillow's algorithm on market trends, local developments, and high-end real estate trends. The conversation emphasizes the significance of effective communication with clients and the value of showcasing unique properties. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to engage with the podcast and share their thoughts.
titles

  • Navigating the Real Estate Landscape

  • Investor Strategies for Success



Sound Bites

  • "Staging helps at the end of the day."

  • "You need to build it into your margin."

  • "Zillow lost $881 million flipping houses."



Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates
05:02 Real Estate Market Insights
09:26 Investor Strategies and Commission Structures
14:15 The Importance of Staging and Presentation
18:42 Advice and Expertise in Real Estate
23:56 Navigating Market Changes and Client Relationships
28:32 Podcast Promotion and Community Engagement
30:32 Local News and Developments
33:10 Dr. Pepper's Corporate Moves
34:43 Real Estate Market Insights
37:06 Test Driving Luxury Homes
43:36 Zillow's iBuyer Program Losses
47:27 Real Estate Commission Trends
48:25 High-End Home Design Trends
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EP 118: Zillow Lost $881 Million using their "Zestimate", High End Building Finishes, DFW Real Estate New

EP 118: Zillow Lost $881 Million using their "Zestimate", High End Building Finishes, DFW Real Estate New

Ashton Hines & Tavis Westbrook