Propertyqube.com - Your PropertyLife, Your Connections.
 
 
Sara Bonert
Real Estate Agent
chicago IL, 60642



View Profile
View My Website
View My Blog
Invite to Connect

Number of Fans: 3
Blog Categories
Architecture
Financing
First-Time Buyers
Home Buying Advice
Home Improvement
Home Selling Advice
Interior Design
Landscaping and Garden
Local Community Information
Local Listings
Local Market Conditions
Pro to Pro advice
Real Estate Technology
Renting
 
Sara's Blog
Subscribe via RSS
 
Why Are My Listings Not Appearing On Zillow?
October 22, 2009

I often get emails asking this question, and usually the answer is one of these three reasons:

1)      When creating an account on Zillow, it is essential that the agent register as a professional, not a standard user.  When we get a listing feed, we match the email address on the listing with the email address on the profile.  The reason we wouldn't post this listing online is that a standard user can't represent home that has a listing agent.  So if listings aren't online, first make sure it is a professional account that has been created, and not a standard one.  This is easily changed on the profile, or click the gray "flag" button and our customer service can assist with the switch.

2)       Often when I get this question, the listings actually are online, but they aren't in the My Listings section of the agent's profile.  As mentioned in #1, we match the email address of the listing to the email address on the profile.  It is important to create the agent profile using the same email address as what the feed provider has on record.  For example, say a profile is created using the address sarab@yahoo.com, but then the franchise is giving us listings using sarab@era.com.  The listings would be on the site, but the listings and profile would not be tied together.  Again, this is easily corrected be updating the email address on the profile. 

3)      Agents often assume that we are getting direct feeds from their MLSs, therefore the listings should be online.  The truth is, only a handful of MLSs give us direct feeds.  However, a large majority use syndication services on their members' behalf, like ListHub or Point2.  Often with these services there is some type of opt-in required by either the agent or broker before the syndication can begin, so make sure the appropriate controls have been set up if you MLS is contracting with such syndication services.  

Like what you're reading?  Then subscribe to my blog and be notified when there is something to read. 

Connect with me on:

Follow Me on Twitter   Follow Me on Facebook   My Outside Blog   Watch my Crazy Movies on YouTube  StumbleUpon

Original Content | 0 Comments | Add a Comment | Category: Pro to Pro advice

Latest Entries
Getting To The Top In The Directory On Zillow
Getting To The Top Of The Directory On Zillow
Understanding the Internet Buyer (NAR Convention Speech)
New! Zillow Video Training Center - Your FAQ's Answered!
October Traffic Numbers By City On Zillow

Comments & Responses

Be the first to comment on this entry.


Comment on this Entry
Sign In or Sign up to post a comment on Sara's Blog.



 
About Us | Contact Us | Feedback | Blog | Glossary | Code of Conduct | Terms and Conditions | Donors Choose © Propertyqube - All rights reserved