
Zillow's Inaccuracy Frustrates Consumers & Company CEO
So much so that Zillow has been accused of misleading and irresponsible home price estimates that have hurt both home buyers and sellers. Certain complaints have risen to the level of class-action lawsuits filed against Zillow in federal court. These court briefs outline that Zillow's Zestimates are consistently inaccurate by anywhere from 6% to 50%. In fact, in 2017 Zillow's CEO, Spencer Rascoff, sold his home in Seattle's Madison Park neighborhood for $1.05 million - 40% below his own Zillow Zestimate of $1.75 million. A 40% delta is...

The definition of a legal bedroom in Virginia is typically determined by local municipality zoning codes as generally established by the International Residential Code (IRC). The definition can vary by jurisdiction, building type and zoning for a particular lot. The requirements for a legal bedroom can be confusing and often times misunderstood by consumers. A universal requirement and general starting point for a bedroom is a safe means of egress in the event of a fire - exit door and window. Occupants must be able to safely exit in the event of an emergency and first responders must be able to easily enter.


Present & Evaluate Home Offers Like a Billion Dollar Procurement
Procurement is the process of buying goods, works or services. The U.S. federal government alone procures over $500 billion annually. A government, company or organization (client) wishing to obtain goods or services organizes a bidding process known as tendering. The underlying objective of the tender process is to ensure open and fair competition and produce the most value for the client. Interested bidders submit their offers to meet client requirements with the goal of winning the procurement. The client evaluates the offers and decides which bidder best suits its requirements while producing the most value. This is generally the process whether the client is the Department of Defense soliciting a multi-billion dollar contract to supply a new weapons system, or a private company soliciting general contractors to build a new manufacturing facility. The process is transparent, orderly, fair and one that produces the most client value.