Zillow Can’t Smell Your Cat

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Zillow Can’t Smell Your Cat (and Other Reasons Online Estimates Miss the Mark)

Hi there! I’m Becky, Barketing Manager and four-legged real estate expert with A Notch Above Group. Today, I’ve got a tail-wagging truth to share:

Zillow can’t smell your cat.
 Or your dog. Or your fresh-baked cookies. Or that weird basement smell that only shows up in July.

Why does that matter? Because real estate isn’t just data—it’s deeply personal. And that’s why relying on automated online tools like Zillow for pricing your home can lead you far off the scent.

Let me explain...

🐾 Algorithms Don’t Walk Through Your Home

Zillow’s Zestimate® is based on public records, square footage, and recent sales in the area. Sounds helpful, right? But here’s what it can’t do:

  • Sniff out the upgrades you’ve made (like that gorgeous new tile in the bathroom 🛁)

  • See the stunning view from your back deck 🌄

  • Feel the warmth of your fireplace on a snowy North Country day 🔥

  • Hear the neighbor’s rooster at 5 a.m. 🐓 (not ideal)

  • Smell your cat’s litter box 🙀 (we all love Mr. Whiskers—but let’s be honest...)

These things matter when it comes to pricing and marketing your home—and only a local real estate expert can account for them properly.

🏡 Zillow Doesn’t Know the North Country Like We Do

Zillow’s headquarters are far, far away from Colebrook, Pittsburg, and the rest of our scenic New Hampshire and Vermont towns. They don’t understand the difference between:

  • Riverfront vs. roadside

  • Trail access vs. no trail access

  • An insulated camp vs. a year-round home

  • A garage that actually fits a snowmobile vs. one that just stores your rake

Only a local agent (and possibly their Goldendoodle assistant) can truly understand how these details impact value.

📊 Online Estimates Miss the Emotional Stuff

Zillow can’t feel how cozy your mudroom is. It can’t hear the laughter echoing from your fire pit. It doesn’t know that the neighbor bakes pie for the whole road every Sunday.

And guess what? Buyers feel that stuff.
 And great agents? We know how to showcase it to help you fetch top dollar.

🐶 So What Should You Do Instead?

If you’re thinking about selling, don’t rely on a robot in the cloud. Work with a real, local expert (preferably one with four legs and a hot pink bandana). Here’s what we’ll do:

  • Visit your home in person (and give it a proper sniff test)

  • Analyze recent comps and current market trends

  • Account for unique features and updates

  • Help you prepare your home to make a paw-sitive first impression

  • Price it right the first time—so you don’t leave money on the table

The Bottom Line:

Zillow can’t smell your cat. But I can.
 (And I won’t judge—unless your cat’s eating my treats.)

Real estate is more than numbers on a screen. It’s personal, it’s local, and it deserves a human (and canine) touch. When you’re ready to list your home, let me and my team guide you every step of the way—with real expertise and real results.

📲 Thinking about selling?
 Let’s sniff out your home’s true value the right way. Contact us today for a personalized, no-pressure market analysis.

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