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Real estate lawyer sues Zillow, calls Zestimate a ‘tremendous roadblock’ to selling her home

Since its inception, Zillow’s home-value calculator, know as the “Zestimate” has been one of the most controversial features of the company’s real estate portal. Zillow co-founder Rich Barton openly admitted to GeekWire that the tool is “very provocative and personal and a little voyeuristic.” Continue reading

Appraiser Trends Study

In recent years, the National Association of REALTORS® has heard concerns regarding a perceived shortage in appraisers. NAR is also aware of reports of long turnaround times for appraisals, higher and/or rush fees in certain areas, and difficulty in bringing new appraisers into the profession. NAR seeks research to determine whether a shortage of appraisers exists and to what extent, as well as to further explore the other issues facing the appraisal profession. (read full article on nar.realtor.com)