Zillow

Zillow Group, Inc. is a prominent American technology company focused on the real estate marketplace. Founded in 2006 by former Microsoft executives, the company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Zillow aims to transform the real estate industry by providing consumers with free and instant access to extensive property data and home valuations. The core service of Zillow is its online platform, Zillow.com, which features a vast database of property listings, including homes for sale, rent, and recently sold properties. A key feature is the "Zestimate," an automated home valuation tool that helps users make informed decisions. Zillow also offers a mortgage marketplace that connects users with lenders and provides mortgage rate comparisons. The company serves a diverse customer base, including home buyers, sellers, renters, real estate agents, and advertisers, making it the most visited real estate website in the United States. Zillow has expanded its reach through strategic acquisitions, including the purchase of Trulia in 2015, further solidifying its position in the online real estate network.