Greater Sacramento Real Estate Video Blog with Peter Parker

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What does Zillow's buyout of Trulia mean for You?

What we want to talk about some breaking news in the real estate industry. Recently, internet home search juggernaut Zillow has purchased their biggest competitor, Trulia, for $3.5 billion. If you are reading this article, no doubt you have visited one of these sites before to check out homes before you bought and the sheer volume of people that visit these sites is incredible.

A lot of our clients have called us to ask specific questions about these sites. One of the most common questions is in regard to automatic home valuations that these sites offer and how accurate they are. Not to sound overly critical, but they have not had a lot of success in establishing a reputation for accurate home values in any market.

So, as a buyer or seller, the numbers haven't been that helpful for correctly estimating a home's value. They do, however, provide helpful statistics and resources.

People are now starting to worry that Zillow will now take over the industry and make their site a one stop shop for home buyers. Ironically, we have noticed the more we have seen technology make things easier for us online, the more we realize there is no good substitute for a local expert who can give you real, specific resources and advice. It's all well and fine to talk about different market trends and statistics, but what you need to know about is your personal situation and what makes sense for you individually. It's going to be a while before we see any nationally syndicated resource fill that need for people.

If you have any questions about this merger, or about anything real estate related, give us a call or send us an email. We'd love to help out.

Why work with us?

Peter Parker and his team have, to-date, navigated approximately 600 successful transactions with over 100 years of combined experience in the real estate market. Their team provides you with more resources and different marketing benefits for you than any single agent can. This has resonated well with their clients, who have given Peter and his team many 5 star reviews and testimonials explaining how.

Their tested, proven method of selling homes helps his clients sell their homes for up to 18% more than the average Realtor using traditional methods. Their smart buyer strategies save their clients time and energy in finding the right home and getting their offer accepted. They want to help you save thousands of dollars both in your purchase and as a homeowner, just as they have done for hundreds of clients before.

Peter Parker
The Peter Parker Team
Greater Sacramento Area
Phone: 916.585.3636
peter@peterparkerteam.com

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Deandrea - "I saw the home we wanted, we closed on it, and then we were in the house within 30 days! When I saw this particular home, I fell in love with the picture and told Peter that I wanted to see it. I was able to get into the house within an hour and they even took us back 2 hours later after my husband got off of work and we were able to submit the winning bid. So the thing that impressed me the most about the team was that they were always there and absolutely responsive!"

Maria - "Peter was committed into seeing our transaction through the end and we were very pleased with his assistance. His entire team was responsive and available to answer any questions we had, even during non-normal business hours. There were a few evenings he made himself available to put some responses together and address any questions we had. He made himself available on the day of closing to make sure that everything ran smoothly and they truly delivered! "

Salwek - "The experience of selling our home with Peter Parker and his team went really well. Peter himself, is very professional and I really liked his demeanor. He was knowledgeable and we still get calls from our buyers saying what a beautiful home it is because they’re so thrilled with how everything went down. If we were ever to sell this home, we would engage Peter and his team immediately! "

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What does Zillow's buyout of Trulia mean for You?