Zillow Zestimates Are Dropping — Here’s What’s REALLY Happening (South Florida Edition)
If you’ve checked your Zestimate lately and felt that little knot in your stomach… you’re not alone. Across the country — and right here in Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Cooper City, and the rest of Broward County — homeowners are seeing their online values dip, stall, or jump around from week to week. So what’s actually going on? As a full-time realtor since 2004, let me cut through the noise and explain why Zestimates shift , what they mean , and what they DO NOT mean about your home’s true market value. 1. Zestimates Aren’t Market Values - They’re Algorithms Zillow’s Zestimate is a computer-generated guess , pulling from: Public records Tax assessments Historical data Neighborhood averages Previous listings/photos But here’s the problem… Algorithms can’t see your upgrades. They can’t feel the condition of your home. They don’t know you replaced the roof, remodeled the kitchen, or installed impact windows. And in South Florida, condition is everything. 2. ...