Zillow

Zillow, an online real estate marketplace with a presence in the United States and Canada

Zillow presents itself as a digital real estate marketplace focused on buying, renting, selling, and financing homes. Its offering combines listing searches with home value estimation tools and connections to industry professionals. The platform operates through its website and mobile apps, and is part of Zillow Group, which also includes other real estate portals and brands.

Searching for homes for sale and for rent

The site lets you browse listings for houses and apartments for sale and for rent. Navigation is organized by cities and regions, with specific listings for markets such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Houston, Seattle, Washington DC, Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa, and Edmonton, among many others. In the rentals section, apartment and house listings are separated, with dedicated pages for specific districts such as Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx in New York.

Zestimate and market data

The company offers Zestimate, an estimated home value that users can compare within the platform. It also publishes information on current mortgage rates broken down by state, along with analysis and research sections on the real estate market.

Services for buyers, sellers, and homeowners

Zillow structures its offering into several service areas: buy, rent, sell, get a mortgage, find an agent, and manage rentals. Users can contact local real estate agents and access mortgage products through Zillow Home Loans. For homeowners and property managers, the platform includes rental management tools and advertising options.

Corporate structure and licenses

Zillow, Inc. states that it holds real estate brokerage licenses in several states, while Zillow (Canada), Inc. holds licenses in several Canadian provinces. Mortgage products and information are provided by Zillow Home Loans, LLC, entity with NMLS #10287. The company also maintains a stated commitment to digital accessibility and offers channels to report issues or request accommodations.

Brands and the Zillow Group ecosystem