7 Surprising Things to Know About the Zillow Real Estate Business Model

My wife and I recently sold our home in Merritt Island, Florida for downsizing reasons. We also bought a new home in Melbourne, Florida, about 30 miles south. We had been living in the Merritt Island home for 12+ years, so it has been a great while since we have used the real estate industry. For that reason, I spent some time researching Zillow and the Zillow real estate business model.

Mike Schoultz

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Mar 23, 2022

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