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Caroline Gerardo, C. G. Barbeau the Loan Lady nmls 324982 (Licensed in 20 states)

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Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

And people wonder why I call them a NON-Professional site.  Until this Profession takes back it's listings and stops doing business with these and other like them along with lead gen companies, we will fight this stuff and cost us a bundle

Feb 04, 2016 07:59 AM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I don't use Zillow and like the thought of being recorded even less.

Feb 04, 2016 11:07 AM
Rainmaker
1,771,867
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

I think recoded means they are keeping track of it. I doubt they have the space or ability to record that many calls. I don't care anyway. All they would find out is that I am a great Realtor.

Feb 04, 2016 12:52 PM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

When someone chooses to do business with the dark side, they have no right to complain. What is known is only what they elected to share.If you knew the deals they have made with franchises and associations you would be OUTRAGED...or should be.

There are many here on AR who have no hesitation embracing the dark side.

They are an enterprise dependent on deception, misrepresentation and stolen property to exist. Many don't mind being associated.

Feb 04, 2016 08:45 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Caroline,

Are you told that the call is recorded?  If not, it is illegal.  A

Feb 04, 2016 07:38 AM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I had not heard this. I don't deal much with Zillow so I don't know how they'd be recording my conversations. And is it even legal if you haven't provided permission?

Feb 04, 2016 07:51 PM
Rainer
321,564
Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

I had no idea. Don't use zillow.

Feb 04, 2016 12:37 PM
Rainmaker
1,502,868
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I'm not sure how they could do this unless the client called the realtor who was sitting in their call center.  Otherwise, if they call me directly only certain "three or four letter agencies" can record that call.

Feb 04, 2016 11:27 AM
Rainmaker
2,538,633
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Caroline. How do you know the calls are being recorded? If you are not told in advance, it is illegal.

Feb 04, 2016 06:13 PM
Rainmaker
1,157,785
FN LN
Toronto, ON

Zillow does not operate in Canada.  How do they record calls between a client and yourself? 

Feb 04, 2016 04:02 PM
Rainmaker
864,658
Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

I hope Z is disclosing that conversations are being recorded. 

Nope...I don't like it. When did Z become an expert?

Feb 04, 2016 02:33 PM
Ambassador
6,392,899
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I had no idea that they had the power to record our conversations with clients.

Feb 04, 2016 02:16 PM
Ambassador
3,727,873
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

This is outrageous!  I thought it was going to be a joke or something when I read the question.  I think it's time for all of us to recreate our businesses, at least those that depend on Zillow for their success.  

Feb 04, 2016 01:23 PM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

This is news to me. Thanks for sharing. I had no idea. 

Feb 04, 2016 11:16 AM
Rainmaker
5,005,333
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

NOT!!! When we will learn!!

Feb 04, 2016 09:30 AM
Rainer
417,071
Caroline Gerardo
Licensed in 20 states - Newport Beach, CA
C. G. Barbeau the Loan Lady nmls 324982

whole news story here

Zillow Spying on You

http://cgbarbeau.blogspot.com/2016/02/zillow-spying-on-you.html

Feb 04, 2016 09:26 AM
Rainmaker
4,272,548
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Did Zillow buy out the NSA now?

Feb 04, 2016 09:17 AM
Rainmaker
1,052,056
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

Ninja death squads could solve this problem. Seriously, this is what agents who feed that beast deserve.

Feb 04, 2016 09:12 AM
Rainer
2,845
Allie Yu
Coldwell Banker® - Grove City, OH

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Rainmaker
825,275
Brandon Jordan
ERA American Real Estate - Crestview, FL
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Rainmaker
979,496
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Caroline - Well since I have never gotten a lead from Zillow, I guess I won't have to worry about that.

Feb 06, 2016 02:34 PM
Rainmaker
5,868,372
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Another reason not to do business with Zillow.  They have again been calling and emailing.  Maybe agents are dropping out more now.

Feb 05, 2016 10:34 PM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Caroline Gerardo Just another way they are trying to take over our industry.

Feb 04, 2016 10:39 PM
Rainmaker
1,725,896
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Sounds to me like a RICO violation and illegal wiretapping. Can't wait for the class-action suit to hit!

Feb 04, 2016 10:28 PM
Rainmaker
4,882,355
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

I avoid Zillow like I do Zika

Feb 04, 2016 09:34 PM
Rainmaker
900,008
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

How can Zillow do that legally? There must be some small print somewhere.

Feb 04, 2016 09:27 PM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

parked and reading

Feb 04, 2016 08:58 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I was not aware of it.

Feb 04, 2016 08:33 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Caroline Gerardo I am sure we can't do much about it!

After all, it seems, Zillow knows the business!

Feb 04, 2016 03:09 PM
Rainmaker
1,239,801
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Z says they may be going into commercial as well.  If they record conversation of re attorney/broker I imagine that is the end of an online business.

PS; They just bought another apt site....

Feb 04, 2016 08:25 AM
Rainmaker
763,783
Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

Pretty Darn Cool

Feb 04, 2016 07:52 AM