Many have pointed to the failure of Zillow Offers as proof that the Zestimate is inaccurate, but the company’s struggles actually reinforce the critical role that quality automated valuation technology plays in the iBuying process.
Source: Inman News
Why Zillow’s iBuying flop is just a blip, not a bad omen
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