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Show HN: Paste a Zillow URL and get a property analysis

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Re: Show HN: Paste a Zillow URL and get a property analysis

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WARNING: Pasting in a Zillow link will immediately try to log you in via an oath provider. This is a seriously sketchy UX pattern, I advise avoiding this website.

Lol. I used to have a modal till yesterday that asked users to login with Google then removed it as I figured it was just extra friction; didn't realize it was this much of a red flag for websites... I'll readd it, thanks for the feedback.

It's a dark pattern regardless. You should be upfront LOUD and clear that login will be required. If people are complaining it's because you're not LOUD and clear enough.

There's a reason that you only see this UX pattern on sleezy lead gen and "Find People Now" stalker'ish sites. And even then they'll give you basic information for free and grab your email and/or money for more "value".

Re: Show HN: Paste a Zillow URL and get a property analysis

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Earlier quoted context omitted.

Seems not. I plugged in my house just to see. It's all public info anyway... it couldn't find the construction year (public), renovation year (public permits), recent sales (public), it called my taxes high (wrong), it considered _all_ of Brooklyn for price comparables (wrong), ...

So for the comps section it looks for properties in a 1-mile radius. For the market data, that's based on your zipcode. Hope this helps.

You could walk a mile in NYC and traverse 5 distinct real estate markets.

Re: Show HN: Paste a Zillow URL and get a property analysis

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post #22

Earlier quoted context omitted.

So for the comps section it looks for properties in a 1-mile radius. For the market data, that's based on your zipcode. Hope this helps.

You could walk a mile in NYC and traverse 5 distinct real estate markets.

Right I guess NYC is a very unique market in that but good point, thanks.

Re: Show HN: Paste a Zillow URL and get a property analysis

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Why does the analysis progress bar pause if you switch to another tab? Please respect your user's time. They have other things to do besides stare at the waiting screen and read marketing copy.

It shouldn't unless you're on mobile from what I've noticed. Will take a look.

Why does the analysis progress bar pause if you switch to another tab on mobile?
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