Published August 22, 2025
3 Zillow TRUTHS!

Zillow Truths Every Homebuyer Should Know
We’ve all been there—you’re scrolling Zillow, dreaming about your next move, and you see:
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“New Listing” … but it’s already sold.
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“Price Drop” … that happened weeks ago.
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“Available” … not anymore.
Zillow is fun for browsing, but when it comes to actually buying a home, it can play some frustrating tricks.
Why Zillow Isn’t Always Accurate
Zillow pulls in data from many different sources, and while it’s quick to publish updates, it’s not always in real time. That means:
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Homes that look “new” may already be under contract.
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Price reductions might be outdated.
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Some “available” homes may already have accepted offers.
The result? Heartbreak homes—properties you fall in love with online, only to find out they’re long gone.
The Fix: MLS Home Search with a Local Agent
Here’s the good news: you don’t have to rely on old or inaccurate information. With a direct MLS search, you’ll get:
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Up-to-the-minute updates on new listings.
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Real information you can trust.
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No more heartbreak homes—you’ll know right away if a property is truly available.
Stay One Step Ahead
Scrolling Zillow can be fun, but if you’re serious about finding a home in Rochester, Canandaigua, the Finger Lakes, or anywhere in Upstate New York, the MLS is your best friend.
At The Friend Team, Keller Williams Realty, we can set you up with a personalized search that alerts you the second a property hits the market. No more guesswork, no more disappointments—just real results.
Ready to skip the Zillow guessing game?
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