Is Your Zillow Zestimate Actually Right? (Spoiler: Probably Not)

Look, I get it. You went on Zillow, typed in your address, and saw a number that either made you jump for joy… or drop your coffee. Either way, here’s the thing, that number? It’s not gospel.

Zillow’s “Zestimate” is more like a weather forecast than a certified appraisal. Sometimes it’s close, sometimes it’s way off, and occasionally it’s just… laughable. Don’t take my word for it, even Zillow tells you their estimates are off by thousands. You just have to scroll down far enough to find the fine print.

Why Zestimates Miss the Mark in Las Vegas

Let’s break it down Vegas-style.

Here in Las Vegas, pricing a home isn’t just about square footage and bed/bath count. It’s about:

• Upgrades (Did you add quartz counters or leave in those 2004 granite slabs?)

• Condition (Is your home showroom-ready, or did your Great Dane eat half the baseboards?)

• Local micro-trends (Homes in Summerlin South don’t behave like homes in North Las Vegas)

• Recent sales on your specific block, not some half-baked radius

And let’s not forget… we’re a tourist town turned booming relocation hotspot. Prices shift quickly depending on inventory, interest rates, and even the Golden Knights' playoff run (okay, maybe not that last one, but still).

Real Example? Sure.

I had a client in Mountains Edge whose Zestimate said $475K. I pulled the comps, walked the home, and after a full local market evaluation, turns out it was worth closer to $520K.

That’s a $45,000 difference. Not small potatoes.

So… What Should You Do?

If you're actually thinking about selling (or just curious), don’t guess. Get a real, custom home value report. Not the fluffy kind with generic graphs, I mean real numbers based on:

• What’s sold near you

• What’s under contract now

• Your home's actual condition, not just what a satellite sees

I do these all the time for homeowners across Summerlin, Henderson, Centennial Hills, and everywhere in between.

Takes me maybe a few hours, and I’ll tell you exactly where your home stands, no pressure, no BS. That’s just how I roll.

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Or just DM me the word "Value", and I’ll handle the rest.

And hey, if you’ve got a friend who’s obsessed with checking their Zestimate weekly (we all know one), send them this blog. They’ll thank you later.