Zillow reviews

4.7

92% would recommend to a friend

(1,697 total reviews)
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Jeremy Wacksman

96% approve of CEO

75% positive business outlook

Zillow has an employee rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,697 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Zillow employee rating is 22% above average for employers within the Tecnologías de la información industry (3.9 stars).

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2K reviews
2.0
Mar 5, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Great benefits, great CEO great workspace with more snacks and array of beverages than you could ever imagine. View from any floor is amazing.

Cons

It's really disappointing because i have a lot of friends that aren't in sales that work for Zillow and they can't stop talking about how much they love it. Zillows core values and direction and culture is absolutely amazing UNLESS you are on the sales floor. It is a shark eat shark environment where you can't trust anybody. Everyone is always trying to figure out ways to snake your deals, which results in a lot of bad blood and a pretty contentious relations with most of your coworkers. So if you like being a shady sales person in a turn-and-burn environment, this is a great job for you Training is the biggest joke imaginable and barely applies to what you are actually selling. All the managers focus on are daily activity metrics since they are under the impression the more dials you make the more business you will close, which isn't true. But if you don't hit your INSANE dial/activity metrics every day, then you will get a firm talking to. We are talking on average about 100 calls/day and another 150 talk minutes on top of it. You don't have time to strategically prospect and build relationships. I barely feel like i have time to take lunch. On top of that, it takes 70% of the team until the last day of the month to hit quota, so the stress literally never subsides. I stress like MAD when on vacation because you literally need every day possible to hit your goals. This is absolutely not how a job should be. I never felt able to breathe and cruise for just a day or two. The best part is that at any point in time you literally only have 3 month of job security. You are put on a PIP if you miss two month in a row (even by a minuscule amount) at that point you MUST hit 2 consecutive months to not get fired. I have seen so many talented people who just had a few bad months get let go. I have always wondered why Zillow Sales doesn't focus on developing existing talent. They much prefer to do hiring classes of 30 people every couple months and just see who can actually last. The turnover is absolutely mind blowing and i'd say the average tenure of an SE is 8-12 months. The product is hard to sell because so many agents have been burned by Zillow. What you do when you invest in Premier Agent is called GAMBLING. I didn't feel comfortable selling agents on a product that probably isn't going to make them money. It felt like i was stealing from good people.

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Zillow Response
7y
I’m disappointed to hear that you did not enjoy your experience at Zillow Group. As you note, sales can be high pressure – that is the nature of the role. The training we provide aims to alleviate some of the pressures by making sure our sales people are fully equipped for their day-to-day work. We do solicit feedback and make adjustments to our training and recruitment practices with an eye towards ever-improving. When you were employed with us I hope you provided feedback to help us in our efforts. We are never satisfied and are always changing and trying new things to be better, which is at the core of who we are, and what I love most about Zillow Group- if you would like to discuss live please reach out to me at susan@zillowgroup.com. Susan Daimler SVP, Premier Agent
2.0
Oct 21, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The perks and benefits of the company are obviously one of the best things about working for the company. Medical/dental/vision all offer great coverage, the well stocked kitchens are great, and the amount of PTO offered is generous.

Cons

Unfortunately, the cons of working in PAC seem to outweigh all the benefits the company has to offer. The company is headed in a great direction and does have a bright future, a lot of which depends on what the PAC department does, but they're not set up to fulfill this vision yet. The department is incredibly understaffed, particularly on weekends. This creates a negative environment because we are not living up to our promises and are setting ourselves up for failure. It's hard to remain motivated when you there are times that you simply cannot succeed, just because there are not enough people to do the job needed to be done. On days when the department is not running hours and hours behind schedule, there is still the problem of the job just being mundane and monotonous. For some, it may be an ideal position because it isn't the most mentally challenging job (though it is mentally draining), but for others with more ambition it can be a bit too simple. The Denver office, while growing, does not offer a lot of opportunities for growth in other departments, unless you're wanting to get into a sales role. Most of the job opportunities available will be at the headquarters in Seattle, which is unfortunate for those who do not wish to relocate. There are many other headaches that come with working as a Client Engagement Specialist, such as poor communication and lack of transparency at times, but right now the biggest issue is just the fact that the staffing levels are not set up in a way for us to do our jobs the way we should be doing them. They preach about a 6 Star experience for Beth, yet there are times that we're delivering a 1 star experience, if that. If the company has a specific vision, we should not begin executing it until we can do so in a way that provides our consumers with the service they deserve.

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Zillow Response
7y
Thank you for sharing your feedback, and please keep it coming! Best way is to send directly to me at carey@zillowgroup.com. Weekend staffing – There have been a couple of unexpected spikes but please rest assured that we’re all over it, thanks to changes to schedules, process, and software. Overall staffing – We have the staffing levels to deliver a great experience to our personas. This isn’t always obvious because we haven’t helped you to navigate all of the metrics that we publish and understand which ones mean what. Some are critical to the experience our personas have, but others are more informational. We’re going to fix that by training the team leads on this and having them share out. Nature of the work – We’ve worked hard to improve the rep experience with our new processes and tools, and I hope this is paying off. But there is a lot more in store here. We are working hard to take automate the mundane so that you can spend more of your day doing creative, challenging work. Stay tuned here and thanks for hanging in! Opportunities – Denver is our second-largest office and has a pretty wide mix of opportunities available. Yes there are even more in Seattle, but we are really proud of the internal mobility we’ve had lately to other functions in the Denver office. Recently folks have moved to PA Sales, Emerging Market Sales, Seller Success Team, Recruiting, Agent Care, and Quality Assurance. Communications – We’ve just moved team lead into a project manager role where she’ll focus on communications across the full team. We hear you and help is on the way! Thank you again for the feedback and please reach out if you have more.
2.0
Jul 20, 2018

Not what they used to be

Recommend
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Pros

Amazing location, benefits, snacks, social events, etc. This is now the expectation of tech companies in Seattle, and they keep up. More importantly, a chance to be part of the most influential company within an industry is a great opportunity. Growth, multiple departments as opportunity for change and learning, future career-benefiting relationships. These and the friends you make are what keep you there at a certain point. There are many agents and brokers that see great success because of their advertising with Zillow Group. It really does work, when they work it.

Cons

The problem is with the man in charge of the sales organization. He does not align with the values of the company. He is dishonest. That's actually the nicest and most professional way that I can say it. While I was there, and since I left, I have watched him destroy the careers of, push out, and ridicule some of the most talented salespeople and sales leaders that I've worked with. I had many 1 on 1 conversations with him over the years that left me feeling sick to my stomach. The way he views and treats the people whom are "beneath him" is not representative of how the CEO thinks or operates. So many talented people have left within the past couple of years, but not him. It begs the question; what does he have on them? I have no idea why he hasn't been pushed out, but he's destroyed a great thing.

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Zillow Response
7y
Thanks for your review. We appreciate everything you did for Zillow Group, and your recognition that our business works for agents and brokers. As the senior leader responsible for the sales team I take your feedback on leadership seriously, and while I am not exactly clear on which sales leader you are referring to, would welcome the opportunity to listen to any feedback you have. We are always looking to improve, and as we grow we continue to refine our approach and practices. Reach out to me at gregs@zillowgroup.com if you are open to a conversation.
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