Comments on: Zillow Goes 3D http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/ Startup and Technology News Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:18:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Zillow Real Estate Data Coming to a Site Near You http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-2302133 Zillow Real Estate Data Coming to a Site Near You Fri, 16 May 2008 22:49:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-2302133 [...] now includes home information uploaded by home owners. The site also offers mobile access and a 3-D view of homes based on Microsoft’s “bird’s eye view.” If you haven’t tried entering [...] [...] now includes home information uploaded by home owners. The site also offers mobile access and a 3-D view of homes based on Microsoft’s “bird’s eye view.” If you haven’t tried entering [...]

]]> By: John Wesley’s Mantic Media » How to Save $13,650 on Your Next House http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-2054060 John Wesley’s Mantic Media » How to Save $13,650 on Your Next House Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:41:14 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-2054060 [...] to consumers and then pointing them to real estate professionals like competitors Trulia and Zillow, Redfin is doing their best to completely remove real estate agents and brokers from at least half [...] [...] to consumers and then pointing them to real estate professionals like competitors Trulia and Zillow, Redfin is doing their best to completely remove real estate agents and brokers from at least half [...]

]]> By: Zillow Knows That Everyone Has A Price http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-1754634 Zillow Knows That Everyone Has A Price Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:07:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-1754634 [...] to survive. The company launched in early 2006 and has made major announcements all year, including 3D maps, open APIs, and many large rounds of funding. The company claimed 3.2 million users and 70 million [...] [...] to survive. The company launched in early 2006 and has made major announcements all year, including 3D maps, open APIs, and many large rounds of funding. The company claimed 3.2 million users and 70 million [...]

]]> By: Zillow Knows That Everyone Has A Price http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-680284 Zillow Knows That Everyone Has A Price Mon, 08 Jan 2007 21:11:58 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-680284 [...] These new new announcements are undoubtedly Zillow’s efforts to continue hosting as much real estate information on their site as possible. It’s a sign that they have enough traffic to sell ads and do not need user money to survive. The company launched in early 2006 and has made major announcements all year, including 3D maps, open APIs, and many large rounds of funding. The company claimed 3.2 million users and 70 million home listings as of November. [...] [...] These new new announcements are undoubtedly Zillow’s efforts to continue hosting as much real estate information on their site as possible. It’s a sign that they have enough traffic to sell ads and do not need user money to survive. The company launched in early 2006 and has made major announcements all year, including 3D maps, open APIs, and many large rounds of funding. The company claimed 3.2 million users and 70 million home listings as of November. [...]

]]> By: ION-E REALTOR® Blog » Blog Archive » Zillow Knows That Everyone Has A Price http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-500858 ION-E REALTOR® Blog » Blog Archive » Zillow Knows That Everyone Has A Price Fri, 08 Dec 2006 14:53:57 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-500858 [...] These new new announcements are undoubtedly Zillow’s efforts to continue hosting as much real estate information on their site as possible. It’s a sign that they have enough traffic to sell ads and do not need user money to survive. The company launched in early 2006 and has made major announcements all year, including 3D maps, open APIs, and many large rounds of funding. The company claimed 3.2 million users and 70 million home listings as of November. [...] [...] These new new announcements are undoubtedly Zillow’s efforts to continue hosting as much real estate information on their site as possible. It’s a sign that they have enough traffic to sell ads and do not need user money to survive. The company launched in early 2006 and has made major announcements all year, including 3D maps, open APIs, and many large rounds of funding. The company claimed 3.2 million users and 70 million home listings as of November. [...]

]]> By: stephencuretjr.com » Zillow Knows That Everyone Has A Price http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-500587 stephencuretjr.com » Zillow Knows That Everyone Has A Price Fri, 08 Dec 2006 12:47:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-500587 [...] These new new announcements are undoubtedly Zillow’s efforts to continue hosting as much real estate information on their site as possible. It’s a sign that they have enough traffic to sell ads and do not need user money to survive. The company launched in early 2006 and has made major announcements all year, including 3D maps, open APIs, and many large rounds of funding. The company claimed 3.2 million users and 70 million home listings as of November. [...] [...] These new new announcements are undoubtedly Zillow’s efforts to continue hosting as much real estate information on their site as possible. It’s a sign that they have enough traffic to sell ads and do not need user money to survive. The company launched in early 2006 and has made major announcements all year, including 3D maps, open APIs, and many large rounds of funding. The company claimed 3.2 million users and 70 million home listings as of November. [...]

]]> By: Zillow Knows That Everyone Has A Price » JenIT http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-499920 Zillow Knows That Everyone Has A Price » JenIT Fri, 08 Dec 2006 08:22:15 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-499920 [...] These new new announcements are undoubtedly Zillow’s efforts to continue hosting as much real estate information on their site as possible. It’s a sign that they have enough traffic to sell ads and do not need user money to survive. The company launched in early 2006 and has made major announcements all year, including 3D maps, open APIs, and many large rounds of funding. The company claimed 3.2 million users and 70 million home listings as of November. [...] [...] These new new announcements are undoubtedly Zillow’s efforts to continue hosting as much real estate information on their site as possible. It’s a sign that they have enough traffic to sell ads and do not need user money to survive. The company launched in early 2006 and has made major announcements all year, including 3D maps, open APIs, and many large rounds of funding. The company claimed 3.2 million users and 70 million home listings as of November. [...]

]]> By: TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » Zillow、誰の家でも買収が効く http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-496464 TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » Zillow、誰の家でも買収が効く Thu, 07 Dec 2006 16:40:12 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-496464 [...] こうした最近の発表はZillowが不動産関連の情報をサイトに最大限ホストしようとする努力を表している。また、広告でサイト運営をまかなうのに必要なトラフィックを確保しているため、生き延びるためにユーザーから料金を徴収する必要がないようだ。Zillowは2006年前半にスタートしたが、 その後、3D地図、オープンAPIのサポート、大型資金調達など、通年で大きな発表を行ってきた。同社は11月時点で、320万のユーザーがおり、7000万件の家屋情報情報を掲載している。 [...] [...] こうした最近の発表はZillowが不動産関連の情報をサイトに最大限ホストしようとする努力を表している。また、広告でサイト運営をまかなうのに必要なトラフィックを確保しているため、生き延びるためにユーザーから料金を徴収する必要がないようだ。Zillowは2006年前半にスタートしたが、 その後、3D地図、オープンAPIのサポート、大型資金調達など、通年で大きな発表を行ってきた。同社は11月時点で、320万のユーザーがおり、7000万件の家屋情報情報を掲載している。 [...]

]]> By: Zillow Knows That Everyone Has A Price at Swiss Podcast Directory and Blog http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-493848 Zillow Knows That Everyone Has A Price at Swiss Podcast Directory and Blog Thu, 07 Dec 2006 05:20:42 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-493848 [...] These new new announcements are undoubtedly Zillow’s efforts to continue hosting as much real estate information on their site as possible. It’s a sign that they have enough traffic to sell ads and do not need user money to survive. The company launched in early 2006 and has made major announcements all year, including 3D maps, open APIs, and many large rounds of funding. The company claimed 3.2 million users and 70 million home listings as of November. [...] [...] These new new announcements are undoubtedly Zillow’s efforts to continue hosting as much real estate information on their site as possible. It’s a sign that they have enough traffic to sell ads and do not need user money to survive. The company launched in early 2006 and has made major announcements all year, including 3D maps, open APIs, and many large rounds of funding. The company claimed 3.2 million users and 70 million home listings as of November. [...]

]]> By: TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » Zillowの不動産データ、お近くのサイトに近日登場予定 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-304568 TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » Zillowの不動産データ、お近くのサイトに近日登場予定 Thu, 26 Oct 2006 22:34:39 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-304568 [...] 0 comments » 不動産検索企業Zillowは二つのAPIを公開した。これにより、外部サービスは全米の物件データの利用が可能となる。Zillowのプレ・ローンチAPIの最初のユーザーの一人にYahoo!がいて、同社の不動産サイトに利用されたと、先月Zillowは話題にしていた。プレ・ローンチAPIには合計30以上のユーザーが存在し、その中にはPrudential Northern California and Nevada、ZipRealtyそれにRedfinもいた。自社データに加え、Zillowは現在不動産所有者によりアップロードされた物件情報を含む。 また、モバイルアクセスとMicrosoftの「鳥瞰図（bird’s eye view）」に基ずく家屋の3-Dビューを提供。もし、Zillowに住所を入力したことがまだないなら、楽しむだけの目的でも試してみることをオススメする。 [...] [...] 0 comments » 不動産検索企業Zillowは二つのAPIを公開した。これにより、外部サービスは全米の物件データの利用が可能となる。Zillowのプレ・ローンチAPIの最初のユーザーの一人にYahoo!がいて、同社の不動産サイトに利用されたと、先月Zillowは話題にしていた。プレ・ローンチAPIには合計30以上のユーザーが存在し、その中にはPrudential Northern California and Nevada、ZipRealtyそれにRedfinもいた。自社データに加え、Zillowは現在不動産所有者によりアップロードされた物件情報を含む。 また、モバイルアクセスとMicrosoftの「鳥瞰図（bird’s eye view）」に基ずく家屋の3-Dビューを提供。もし、Zillowに住所を入力したことがまだないなら、楽しむだけの目的でも試してみることをオススメする。 [...]

]]> By: TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » 比較記事：地図サービスを比較する http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-218006 TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » 比較記事：地図サービスを比較する Sun, 24 Sep 2006 08:24:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-218006 [...] Googleがもっとも人気があり、Ning、CommunityWalk他多数のサービスに利用されている。GoogleのAPIはベストとは言えないが、マッシュアップに使われている数としては圧倒的に最大だ。ただしこれも時とともに多少変わりつつある。YahooはマップAPI開発における選択肢がいちばん広い。(FlashとAjaxの双方をサポート)。また最近ファジー数学を利用したZestimates(訳注：不動産評価サービス)のZillowがWindows Live LocalのVirtural Earth APIを通じて比較的新しい鳥瞰図提供の試みを始めた。 [...] [...] Googleがもっとも人気があり、Ning、CommunityWalk他多数のサービスに利用されている。GoogleのAPIはベストとは言えないが、マッシュアップに使われている数としては圧倒的に最大だ。ただしこれも時とともに多少変わりつつある。YahooはマップAPI開発における選択肢がいちばん広い。(FlashとAjaxの双方をサポート)。また最近ファジー数学を利用したZestimates(訳注：不動産評価サービス)のZillowがWindows Live LocalのVirtural Earth APIを通じて比較的新しい鳥瞰図提供の試みを始めた。 [...]

]]> By: Real Estate Web Page Design http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-155887 Real Estate Web Page Design Sun, 27 Aug 2006 00:56:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-155887 <strong>Dave...</strong> Interesting topic... I'm working in this industry myself and I don't agree about this in 100%, but I added your page to my bookmarks and hope to see more interesting articles in the future... Dave…

Interesting topic… I’m working in this industry myself and I don’t agree about this in 100%, but I added your page to my bookmarks and hope to see more interesting articles in the future…

]]> By: » Blog Archive » 实景地图：搜索、漫游、分享我的城市 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-76293 » Blog Archive » 实景地图：搜索、漫游、分享我的城市 Mon, 19 Jun 2006 03:41:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-76293 [...] Expect that to change somewhat over time. Yahoo offers the widest selection of map development APIs (both Flash and Ajax). And recently, Zillow , with its fuzzy number Zestimates, incorporated the relatively new bird’s eye view offered by Windows Live Local via the Virtual Earth API. [...] [...] Expect that to change somewhat over time. Yahoo offers the widest selection of map development APIs (both Flash and Ajax). And recently, Zillow , with its fuzzy number Zestimates, incorporated the relatively new bird’s eye view offered by Windows Live Local via the Virtual Earth API. [...]

]]> By: Nathan Kaiser http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-68309 Nathan Kaiser Sat, 10 Jun 2006 05:50:49 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-68309 I recently conducted an interview with Lloyd Frink of Zillow.com. You can read his interview here: http://www.npost.com/interview.jsp?intID=INT00149 I recently conducted an interview with Lloyd Frink of Zillow.com. You can read his interview here: http://www.npost.com/interview.jsp?intID=INT00149

]]> By: PAUL REGIMBAL http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-62763 PAUL REGIMBAL Sun, 04 Jun 2006 04:38:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-62763 ZILLOW IS A GREAT SITE. I HOPE THEY CONTINUE TO IMPROVE THE QUATITY AND QUALITY OF THE INFORMATION. I HAVE USED THE INFORMATION A ONE COMPONENT IN R/E DECISIONS. ZILLOW IS A GREAT SITE. I HOPE THEY CONTINUE TO IMPROVE THE QUATITY AND QUALITY OF THE INFORMATION. I HAVE USED THE INFORMATION A ONE COMPONENT IN R/E DECISIONS.

]]> By: shmula » disruptive companies: zillow.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-61177 shmula » disruptive companies: zillow.com Fri, 02 Jun 2006 12:00:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-61177 [...] today on shmula, we’re pleased to speak with Spencer Rascoff, Chief Financial Officer, of Zillow.com. most of you have heard of zillow.com — it’s been covered by almost everybody from NPR to Techcrunch; from the washington post to CNN. today, we’re going to learn a little bit about how zillow is changing how we used to think of real estate. [...] [...] today on shmula, we’re pleased to speak with Spencer Rascoff, Chief Financial Officer, of Zillow.com. most of you have heard of zillow.com — it’s been covered by almost everybody from NPR to Techcrunch; from the washington post to CNN. today, we’re going to learn a little bit about how zillow is changing how we used to think of real estate. [...]

]]> By: TechCrunch » Blog Archive » Redfin To Change the Rules of Real Estate Sales http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-58879 TechCrunch » Blog Archive » Redfin To Change the Rules of Real Estate Sales Wed, 31 May 2006 18:01:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-58879 [...] They have an intruiging and aggressive business model. Instead of providing useful real estate information to consumers and then pointing them to real estate professionals like competitors Trulia and Zillow, Redfin is doing their best to completely remove real estate agents and brokers from at least half of a home sale. [...] [...] They have an intruiging and aggressive business model. Instead of providing useful real estate information to consumers and then pointing them to real estate professionals like competitors Trulia and Zillow, Redfin is doing their best to completely remove real estate agents and brokers from at least half of a home sale. [...]

]]> By: Ryan Beesley http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-29623 Ryan Beesley Sun, 23 Apr 2006 01:51:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-29623 Hi everyone, I'm a tester at Zillow.com and just came across this discussion. For those of you saying that this isn't really 3D, of course it isn't. Neither is Half-Life 2 though. It is a tounge-in-cheek reference that describes the sense of moving from aerial satellite photos to images that have a sense of depth about them. I'm naturally a little biased about it myself, but I can't think of a better application of the "Bird's eye view" technology to date -- certainly the coolest in my book. We are constantly working to improve our Zestimates and depending upon where you live, we know that they may not always be accurate. We are up front about our accuracy and provide this link, http://www.zillow.com/howto/DataCoverageZestimateAccuracy.z , right on our home page directly below the search box. If you live in an area that we rate as having high accuracy but the Zestimate seems off to you, please use the links on the Home Details page to report those inaccuracies. This is the only way we will know for sure if we're getting things right or if we have work to do. Sometimes our source data is wrong, but short of visiting every home in our system, we rely on the community to let us know where we're missing the mark. Today, we think Zillow.com can be a useful tool for anyone. I won't tip my hat as to what we have planned for the future of the site, but I believe we'll continue to improve our services and offerings to the point that Zillow will be as valuable to all parties involoved in a real estate transaction as the pen they use to sign on the dotted line. I hope all of you will keep checking back on the site for updates as we make them and I encourage everyone to sign up for the Zillow Buzz newsletter so that we can let you know of significant improvements and changes we make. Hi everyone, I’m a tester at Zillow.com and just came across this discussion.

For those of you saying that this isn’t really 3D, of course it isn’t. Neither is Half-Life 2 though. It is a tounge-in-cheek reference that describes the sense of moving from aerial satellite photos to images that have a sense of depth about them. I’m naturally a little biased about it myself, but I can’t think of a better application of the “Bird’s eye view” technology to date — certainly the coolest in my book.

We are constantly working to improve our Zestimates and depending upon where you live, we know that they may not always be accurate. We are up front about our accuracy and provide this link, http://www.zillow.com/howto/Da.....Accuracy.z , right on our home page directly below the search box. If you live in an area that we rate as having high accuracy but the Zestimate seems off to you, please use the links on the Home Details page to report those inaccuracies. This is the only way we will know for sure if we’re getting things right or if we have work to do. Sometimes our source data is wrong, but short of visiting every home in our system, we rely on the community to let us know where we’re missing the mark.

Today, we think Zillow.com can be a useful tool for anyone. I won’t tip my hat as to what we have planned for the future of the site, but I believe we’ll continue to improve our services and offerings to the point that Zillow will be as valuable to all parties involoved in a real estate transaction as the pen they use to sign on the dotted line.

I hope all of you will keep checking back on the site for updates as we make them and I encourage everyone to sign up for the Zillow Buzz newsletter so that we can let you know of significant improvements and changes we make.

]]> By: jC! http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-28214 jC! Tue, 18 Apr 2006 23:06:14 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-28214 Well, one thing I noticed is the 4 pics the give you for the area are much much clearer and sharper then the old Sat pics. And their current. At least with-in a year. The pics aren't 40% angles of Sat pics, you can clearly see any side of a givin building (Look at anything in Seattle) I think these are takin by aircraft. Just what I think. Zillow is somewhat a good referance point. But the values of homes that I know are all at least 60k more then the high end of the range they give. Well, one thing I noticed is the 4 pics the give you for the area are much much clearer and sharper then the old Sat pics. And their current. At least with-in a year. The pics aren’t 40% angles of Sat pics, you can clearly see any side of a givin building (Look at anything in Seattle) I think these are takin by aircraft. Just what I think.
Zillow is somewhat a good referance point. But the values of homes that I know are all at least 60k more then the high end of the range they give.

]]> By: Jahn http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-28118 Jahn Tue, 18 Apr 2006 18:44:35 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-28118 You folk don't get it. It lets you know if there is a chicken or hog farm upwind of you. Gives you an idea of the neighborhood. Let's you know if your are in a water collection point (local flash flood, etc.) Forget "technology" use it as part of your decision tools and that's it. If dollar accuracy is important go get the public records and look it up yourself! But quit whining and grow up... You folk don’t get it. It lets you know if there is a chicken or hog farm upwind of you. Gives you an idea of the neighborhood. Let’s you know if your are in a water collection point (local flash flood, etc.) Forget “technology” use it as part of your decision tools and that’s it. If dollar accuracy is important go get the public records and look it up yourself! But quit whining and grow up…

]]> By: TechCrunch » Comparing the Mapping Services http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-27841 TechCrunch » Comparing the Mapping Services Mon, 17 Apr 2006 23:57:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-27841 [...] Expect that to change somewhat over time. Yahoo offers the widest selection of map development APIs (both Flash and Ajax). And recently, Zillow , with its fuzzy number Zestimates, incorporated the relatively new bird’s eye view offered by Windows Live Local via the Virtual Earth API. [...] [...] Expect that to change somewhat over time. Yahoo offers the widest selection of map development APIs (both Flash and Ajax). And recently, Zillow , with its fuzzy number Zestimates, incorporated the relatively new bird’s eye view offered by Windows Live Local via the Virtual Earth API. [...]

]]> By: Zillow.com Allows Users To Search For Homes In 3D http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-27517 Zillow.com Allows Users To Search For Homes In 3D Sun, 16 Apr 2006 04:00:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-27517 [...] Zillow Homepage Or Zillow 3D Home SearchNews Source: TechCrunch Permalink [...] [...] Zillow Homepage Or Zillow 3D Home SearchNews Source: TechCrunch Permalink [...]

]]> By: BlogReader http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-27500 BlogReader Sat, 15 Apr 2006 22:26:22 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-27500 <i>It’s dificult to take them seriously when they use assessor pricing which doesn’t tend to reflect market pricing.</i> That's not the only information they use in determining the price. Plus if accessor values are always 30% undervalued for a particular neighbor they can just factor that in. It’s dificult to take them seriously when they use assessor pricing which doesn’t tend to reflect market pricing.

That’s not the only information they use in determining the price. Plus if accessor values are always 30% undervalued for a particular neighbor they can just factor that in.

]]> By: Steve http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-27499 Steve Sat, 15 Apr 2006 22:05:14 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-27499 > "So at a glance you can add or elmininate homes from your list...The information is invaluable!" Many of these sky shots are dated and therefore show inaccurate information. Looks like about 2 years old in my neighborhood because my neighbor's house was under construction then and that what the photo shows - a big clearing. There is absolutely no substitute for driving through a neighborhood and walking through a home. Zillow isn't useless, and it's interesting to see what it does, but only an idiot would add or eliminate candidate properties based on what they see at Zillow. > “So at a glance you can add or elmininate homes from your list…The information is invaluable!”

Many of these sky shots are dated and therefore show inaccurate information. Looks like about 2 years old in my neighborhood because my neighbor’s house was under construction then and that what the photo shows - a big clearing.

There is absolutely no substitute for driving through a neighborhood and walking through a home. Zillow isn’t useless, and it’s interesting to see what it does, but only an idiot would add or eliminate candidate properties based on what they see at Zillow.

]]> By: Michael http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-27477 Michael Sat, 15 Apr 2006 18:50:57 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/04/13/zillow-goes-3d/#comment-27477 This is not 3D, this is oblique photography. It is a considerable step up from the orthogal photos taken from satalites(these are taken, at great expenses, from a series of airplanes that Criss Cross major MSAs with airial cameras)however, there is no dimensionality to them. The more interesting technogy comes next when Microsoft, Google and others start using the web community to build 3D models of these major cities. Simply find your house, zoom in, click on the vertices in the photograph, and they will build a 3D model of your house... This is not 3D, this is oblique photography. It is a considerable step up from the orthogal photos taken from satalites(these are taken, at great expenses, from a series of airplanes that Criss Cross major MSAs with airial cameras)however, there is no dimensionality to them.

The more interesting technogy comes next when Microsoft, Google and others start using the web community to build 3D models of these major cities. Simply find your house, zoom in, click on the vertices in the photograph, and they will build a 3D model of your house…

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