05/07/2025
Zillow’s changing—and it might just leave you in the dark. 👀
Did you know that starting May 1st, not every home for sale will show up on Zillow or Trulia anymore?
Yep, even if there’s a “For Sale” sign out front.
If you’re shopping for a home in Sacramento CA, this shift matters a lot.
Here’s the scoop:
A new rule says if ANY home is publicly marketed (social media post, yard sign, flyer, etc.), it must be listed on the MLS within 1 business day.
Otherwise, platforms that pull data from the MLS (like Zillow) won’t display the listing.
👀 Translation...
• Buyers might never see homes that are actually for sale.
• Sellers could lose valuable exposure without knowing it.
• FSBO sellers who promote their home publicly but don’t list it on the MLS may also see a drop in visibility.
The policy is to prevent “pocket listings” and increase transparency — but it also means relying on apps alone might leave you out of the loop.
⚠️ But here’s what most buyers don’t realize:
Not every home actually hits the MLS.
Some of the best opportunities—those private, quiet, “call me if you know someone” homes—are still sold off-market.
The good news?
I can still find them. 🙋🏼♀️
I have full access to our MLS and a strong network of local agents and sellers. So even when Zillow can’t show you a home, I still can.
If you’re buying soon, don’t go it alone with an app that’s not telling you the whole story.
I’m here to make sure you see everything—not just what the algorithm decides to show.
😊 Whether you are selling or buying in 9 days or 90 days, give us a call☎ or text📝so we can help you make it a smooth process.
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