How Zillow Makes Money

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With over 277 million active daily users, Zillow is the most widely used real estate app in the United States. The Seattle-based tech firm provides property price estimates and a wealth of data previously available only to Realtors in the Multiple Listing Services system. Today, many real estate agents rely on Zillow to generate leads that produce commissions. The company’s stock has underperformed the broader market as it wades through a series of legal challenges. Watch the video to learn how Zillow makes money and how its changing American home buying. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:18 Chapter 1: Zillow’s finances 6:19 Chapter 2: Zestimates and AI 8:08 Chapter 3: Multiple Listing Services Produced by: Carlos Waters Edited by: Andrea Miller Additional Camera by: Paul Lester Senior Director of Video: Lindsey Jacobson Graphics: Jason Reginato Additional footage: Getty Images Additional Sources: New York University, New York Stock Exchange, U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Zillow Group » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision » Watch CNBC on the go with CNBC+: https://www.cnbc.com/WatchCNBCPlus About CNBC: From 'Wall Street' to 'Main Street' to award winning original documentaries and Reality TV series, CNBC has you covered. Experience special sneak peeks of your favorite shows, exclusive video and more. Want to level up your AI skills? Sign up for Smarter by CNBC Make It's new online course,

Published 2025-11-12 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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