Comments on: Zillow.com Launches Zillow Advice

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Mon, 11 May 2009 22:42:06 +0000

[...] superior platform. There are other platforms out there, of course, such as Trulia Voices and now Zillow Advice but neither have (as yet) the reach of Facebook. And frankly, neither is likely to ever achieve the [...]

By: Michael P Lindekugel

Michael P Lindekugel — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:32:02 +0000

there is nothing new about Zillow Advice. It is the old Zillow Discussions reworked. Same stuff with different feature titles.

By: ARDELL

ARDELL — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:41:09 +0000

Well, you know, if at first you don’t succeed…try, try again.

Just in case it helps Zillow, I will say that I was turned off by Zillow’s Q & A when Zillow employees were asking the questions to “seed” the platform. Never went back.. Once you lose credibility…you’re fcked.

By: Galen

Galen — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:37:55 +0000

Ardell, Trulia Voices didn’t flop – Zillow did. Zilloq had Q&A before. This looks like Zillow Q&A warmed over and given a different name.

Good point though – it’s just a little silly to send out a press release about a new feature when it’s an old feature that is actually useful now (maybe).

By: ARDELL

ARDELL — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:30:02 +0000

Rob,

You are not a Geeky Boy.

By: ARDELL

ARDELL — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:26:56 +0000

I used my fondest picture of DavdG. as incentive for me to be less than “harsh”.

Still, I do like Trulia Voices and think it has great value (to consumers). BUT I can’t stand the property platform of Trulia and prefer Zillow.

My best hope has always been for Zillow’s Q & A to work like Trulia Voices, so maybe Zillow Advice will do that. Santa’s coming…I’ve been a good girl…one can hope.

“flopped” as to ? Clearly Trulia Voices has not flopped from the consumer perspective. Agents who act like idiots there are most helpful to consumers who can cross them off their list. Maybe they can’t choose an agent from Trulia Voices, but they can certainly figure out who NOT to choose from Trulia Voices. That’s a big plus and not a flop, unless you are talking about agent advantage vs. consumer advantage.

And many consumers have gotten lots of free advice, though it’s like picking through the bargain basement at Macy’s to sort the chaff from the wheat. Still…for the beginnings of Web 2.0…a huge plus from the consumer’s vantagepoint. Being able to ask an agent a question anonymously is a huge advantage to consumers. Blogs…Trulia Voices…and maybe Zillow Advice…you can’t have enough places for buyers and sellers of homes to ask their questions anonymously, can you?

You can’t even say something has flopped as to Web 2.0 That would be like giving up on fire when the first spark didn’t create the intended blaze.

It’s the beginning. It’s step 2 and 3 of 100 step journey. It’s the way the World will operate for my children and grandchildren. I’m proud and happy to be part of something that won’t come to full fruition in my lifetime.

By: Galen

Galen — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:39:51 +0000

Ardell, I don’t mean to be harsh, but it looks like two products that flopped the first time baked together and called “new.”

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By: Sharon Simms

Sharon Simms — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:42:08 +0000

Ardell – it will be interesting to watch Zillow’s Q&A vs Trulia’s. Perhaps it’s the indexing and ease of finding a previous Q&A that will make the difference.