Zillow vs. Homes.com: The Real Estate Rumble We Didn’t Know We Needed

Let’s be real, if you’ve ever gone down a late-night real estate rabbit hole (don’t lie, we’ve all done it), chances are you’ve ended up scrolling through Zillow or Homes.com. But have you ever wondered… which one is better? And do people even care?

Spoiler: they do now because Homes.com has pulled a major flex and dropped $1 billion (yes, with a B) into marketing over the last few years. They’re coming for the Zillow crown like it’s the season finale of a real estate reality show.

So, let’s break it down. No jargon. No bias. Just real talk:

🏡 Zillow: aka “The OG”

• Vibe: Most people’s first real estate crush.

• Perk: Super user-friendly, loads of listings, and yes... the Zestimate.

• Downside: That Zestimate? Yeah, it’s not always giving “accurate.” And sometimes the listings aren’t 100% current (whomp whomp).

🏘️ Homes.com: aka “The New Kid with Big Energy”

• Vibe: Refreshed, super sleek, and now backed by serious money moves.

• Perk: Homes.com is marketing themselves as “the place where real agents (👋🏽 hey!) connect with real buyers,” with a big focus on agent listings and actual accuracy.

• Bonus: They’re working hard to give local agents more shine which we love.

So... Who Wins?

Honestly? It depends on what you’re looking for.
Zillow is still the go-to for casual browsing, but Homes.com is quickly becoming the place serious buyers and sellers are watching especially if they want up-to-date listings and stronger agent connections.

But let’s be real... nothing beats calling your favorite real estate team (👋🏽 hey, that’s us!) and letting us help you sort through it all like the pros we are.

Final thought? Browse all you want, just don’t let an algorithm make decisions your future self will have to live with (or in!)