Hey all: Last Thursday I had the opportunity to attend Zillow.com's first ever Open House for real estate professionals. It was held in Seattle at their corporate offices downtown and allowed them to showcase the services they offer to real estate professionals as well as the public at large.
I came away impressed. I knew some of the presenters personally as they had helped me with questions I had about Zillow Mortgage Marketplace. The one thing I took away from Zillow's Open House is their honest intent to help. I believe their customer service is top-notch and they're willing to learn. Initially I thought their home valuation tools were rudimentary. So what did they do? They listened and tweaked it. In the breakout classes they taught, I was impressed by the discussions that cropped up. Several of the attendees were seasoned real estate professionals who are seeing Zillow help them in their business.
Thanks Spencer, Sara, David, and Rich. I think you're doing a great job. I'm not sure any of you have a background in real estate but you do understand great customer service. I look forward to your next party too!
Paul McFadden
Hi Paul,
Thanks so much for joining us. It was really great to be able to meet so many people in person.
Paul - Thanks for coming. The event was such a success that we are considering doing more around the country as it was great to present information but equally as great to hear feedback. I do indeed have a background in real estate, but not in finance which is where I have learned so much these past six months from people like yourself.
If you really want to get our next party on your calendar, I believe that will be the next Beer For Bloggers party at Inman in December.
Spencer: You're welcome! It was fun and informative. I look forward to the next one.
Paul
Sara: Is the next Beer for Bloggers party local to Seattle? I'd like to attend.
Paul
Ha- If you can convince Brad Inman to move it- it can be! San Fran is in the summer, which would be closer geographically for you.
Thanks, Sara. If they ever decide to have one in Seattle, I'm all in! Take care.
Paul