Why do people favorite homes on Redfin?

What is a favorite? Homebuyers searching on the Redfin.com site or mobile app can “favorite” a home by clicking the heart on the listing. This feature lets homebuyers keep track of the homes they are interested in and easily share those homes with their spouse, partner or cobuyer.
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What makes a house hot on Redfin?

The new definition of a Hot Home is one that has a 70% chance or higher of having an accepted offer within two weeks of its debut. In addition, the algorithm will now present the percentage in 5% increments rather than single-digit increments.
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Can Redfin agent see my favorites?

Once that person confirms, each person can see the homes that they both had on their favorites lists, as well as any homes that only one person favorited. They can also post private comments on the Redfin pages that have photos and information about each home, or on their shared favorites list.
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Can you see how many favorites on Redfin?

4. Here you will find the number of Views, Favorites, X-Outs, and Redfin Tours. If you click on the underlined words within the activity section it will also give you further details of what the field represents.
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Is Redfin more popular than Zillow?

Zillow is the most popular home buying website because it's available throughout the U.S., while the Redfin app only displays listings in select markets. However, better options exist if you're looking for a low cost realtor or want to earn a home buyer rebate.
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What Is The Value Of My Home On Redfin



Why is Redfin so much lower than Zillow?

Most of the time, Zillow and Redfin have different estimates for your house because they have slightly different approaches to calculating home values. However, if there is a huge gap between your Zestimate and Redfin Estimate, it may mean that one company has inaccurate information about your home.
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What does favorite mean on Redfin?

What is a favorite? Homebuyers searching on the Redfin.com site or mobile app can “favorite” a home by clicking the heart on the listing. This feature lets homebuyers keep track of the homes they are interested in and easily share those homes with their spouse, partner or cobuyer.
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What do views on Redfin mean?

A view is counted every time someone loads a page that contains your property. It could be the details page (like the one below) or it could be a results page with a list of all of the homes that meet their search criteria.
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How do I remove favorites from Redfin?

(Reference image 1 to see how to get to Shared Favorites section of profile). In order to remove shared favorites, you will want to make sure that all comments are removed first, then you can click on the property, and un-click the “heart” icon, and the property will be removed from your shared favorites.
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How do I know how many views My Realtor has?

Realtor.com® profile Report

The Profile Performance Report will provide information about your agent profile exposure to include profile leads via phone and email, impressions, and total views from visitors to your profile page.
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What does bought with Redfin mean?

Here's how it works: The seller typically pays Redfin 2%–3% of the home price for representing you as a buyer. Redfin contributes part of that money to your closing costs. When the savings are larger than your closing costs, we typically give you a check for the rest.
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How do I add home to shortlist on Redfin?

Option 1: Select the home on the map and then click the heart to Add to Favorites.
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On this page you can do the following:
  1. Schedule a tour of the home with a Redfin agent.
  2. Get driving directions to the home.
  3. Email your favorites to a friend.
  4. Download your favorites to a spreadsheet program.
  5. View the full home details.
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What is the most accurate site for home values?

So, what ARE the most accurate home value websites? As we've noted, Zillow is both popular and, all things considered, relatively accurate — at least when you're searching for the value of an on-market home. The 1.9% national median error rate is currently the gold standard among consumer websites.
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How accurate is Zillow's Zestimate?

The Zestimate is often less accurate than your Realtor's estimate and can be thousands of dollars off. According to Zillow's Zestimate page, “The nationwide median error rate for the Zestimate for on-market homes is 1.9%, while the Zestimate for off-market homes has a median error rate of 7.5%.
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Which realtor site is most accurate?

The 7 Best Real Estate Websites of 2022
  • Best Overall: Zillow.
  • Most Accurate: Realtor.com.
  • Best Mobile App: Trulia.
  • Best for Foreclosures: Foreclosure.com.
  • Best for Renting: Apartments.com.
  • Best for “For Sale By Owner”: FSBO.com.
  • Best for Heroes: Homes for Heroes.
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Does Zillow tell you who looks at your house?

The Owner Dashboard is a personalized view of your home and shows you stats like how many people are viewing your listing, gives you easy access to edit your home information, and more. Check out your Owner Dashboard by entering your address here.
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What does gold star on Redfin mean?

Tour Insights: A listing with a star in the upper right corner indicates that a Redfin Agent toured this listing and provided insights about it. Due to MLS rules, we may need to ask you to register or sign in with a confirmed email address before you can view Tour Insights.
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Do Zillow views and saves mean anything?

The "views" and "saves" (seen next to Time on Zillow) are numbers you want to be high—but they are not cumulative for the time the house is on the market. They only show views and saves made over the previous 30 days. So don't be shocked if those numbers actually go down over time.
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How do I see insight on Redfin?

When you see a home with a gold star on the search results map, click the photo of the home to be brought to the Listing Data Page. At the top of the page you will see a header that reads "Tour Insights." Click on that option, and it will bring you to the tour insights section of the home data.
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Can you trust Redfin estimate?

How Accurate Are Redfin and Zillow Home Value Estimates? Both companies claim they are highly accurate, with a median error rate of 2.28% for on-market homes for Redfin and a 1.9% error rate for Zillow as of this writing.
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Which is more accurate zestimate vs Redfin?

So according to these self-reported numbers, Zillow's Zestimate tool tends to be more accurate for both, when compared to Redfin's (3.02% for on-market and 8.69% for off market). So many factors impact the estimates, though, that sometimes Redfin will be more accurate, and sometimes Zillow will be more accurate.
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Is Redfin estimate close to appraisal?

Like other estimates, the Redfin Estimate is not a formal appraisal or substitute for the in-person expertise of a real estate agent or professional appraiser. That's where your local Redfin real estate agent comes in.
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How accurate is a zestimate 2021?

The Zestimate for off-market homes has a median error rate of 7.3%. The Redfin Estimate for off-market homes has a median error rate of 6.94%. “The accuracy for an on-the-market home is better because we have more up-to-date information,” said Rao.
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How accurate is zestimate vs appraisal?

Let's be clear: a Zillow estimate is not an appraisal. It's a computer-generated estimate based on the available data. While many home buyers will consider Zestimate when looking for a home, they should also factor in a professional real estate estimate.
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