When Kansas City homeowners want to know what their house is worth, the first stop is usually Zillow. Type in your address, and up pops the famous “Zestimate.”
But here’s the real question—can you trust that number?
How Zillow’s Zestimate Works (And Its Accuracy)
According to Zillow, the Zestimate typically falls within 10% of the home’s true market value. For example, if your house shows a Zestimate of $250,000, the actual value could range anywhere from $225,000 to $275,000.
That’s a pretty big spread, especially if you’re trying to make serious decisions about selling your house.
And as Investopedia points out, Zestimates are only as good as the information Zillow has. If the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, square footage, or even the lot size listed on Zillow is wrong, the Zestimate is going to be off.
So while it’s a decent starting point, it’s not the full picture.
Factors Zillow Doesn’t Account For
Here are a few things that automated tools like Zillow often miss—but buyers and local cash home buyers in Kansas City don’t:
- Repairs Needed – Outdated wiring, roof leaks, or foundation issues can knock thousands off your home’s value.
- Updates & Renovations – A dated kitchen or bathroom can drag down the price, even if Zillow’s algorithm doesn’t catch it.
- Cleanliness & Condition – Buyers are human. If your home feels dirty or cluttered, they’ll usually offer less.
- Marketability – A Zestimate can’t tell if your home is in a hot neighborhood where houses sell quickly—or in an area where homes sit for months.
That’s why many homeowners turn to local experts when they need a real number they can rely on.
Want to Sell Your House Fast in Kansas City and surrounding area?
If you’re looking to sell your Kansas City home quickly for cash, Liberty Road Homes can help. We buy houses in any condition, as-is, no repairs or cleaning required. You don’t have to worry about showings, realtor commissions, or waiting months for the “right buyer.”
We make fair cash offers, and in many cases, we can close in as little as two weeks.
👉 Call or text Liberty Road Homes today at 816-290-7004 to get your no-obligation cash offer. Whether your Zestimate is high, low, or somewhere in between, we’ll give you a real number you can take to the bank.
About Liberty Road Homes
Thank you for visiting our blog. We’re proud Kansas City residents dedicated to purchasing off-market properties for cash without involving commissions. Unlike some ‘flippers’ or ‘investors’ looking to pay pennies on the dollar, we approach buying your home differently than everyone else…and we do that by LISTENING TO YOU.
We want to know, not just why you are selling, but what your goals are and how selling the house will help you reach them. We want to approach buying your home the same way we would as a friend or a family member. Our goal is to help create a scenario that is a win-win for everyone involved and everyone to end up better off than when they started.
This is what separates Liberty Road Homes from everyone else.
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