Today Zillow released their new iphone application. It is pretty doggone cool if nothing else. I still don’t much believe in the zestimates for most Columbus properties, but the ability to walk around a neighborhood and get a feel for which home sold for what–while you’re standing in front of them looking at them–it’s the sort of thing I used to talk about developing five years ago because it’s so unbelievably handy.
The world of real estate is becoming more and more transparent. This is a boon to sellers because now their listings will pop up on this application and you don’t have to wonder how much the house is, you can know instantly without some kind of secret access to the area MLS and you don’t have to call the listing agent’s office only to have the secretary tell you that she isn’t allowed to tell you the price by law but she can put you in the agent’s voice mail.
I don’t have an iphone because iphones don’t open lockboxes, which use infrared. I may get one anyway.
Great write up. The iPhone is truly amazing and I don’t like being without it. This time last year I had jumped in a pool with my iPhone and it was dead. I had to wait 9 days before I was able to purchasea new one. The phone I had was a cheap go phone. I really love all the apps that can be downloaded to the iPhone. The best part about the iPhone to me is the ability to check emails on the go. Thanks for the information.
Detroit Homes
May 5th, 2009
Hello Joe,
Thanks for sharing the information.
Martin Cruz
July 3rd, 2010
Great write up. The iPhone is truly amazing and I don’t like being without it. This time last year I had jumped in a pool with my iPhone and it was dead. I had to wait 9 days before I was able to purchasea new one. The phone I had was a cheap go phone. I really love all the apps that can be downloaded to the iPhone. The best part about the iPhone to me is the ability to check emails on the go. Thanks for the information.