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Old 06-07-2012, 07:57 PM
 
Location: Salem, OR
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I would consider it an additional resource, not the hub of your online effort. Kind of like Trulia or AR, with IDX.

1. Keep your existing content to yourself. Why share it's value with Z? I would suggest posting stuff that is not terribly time-sensitive on your blog, and then duplicating it on Z, with a link to your site for Read More.
2. It is $10. With IDX.
3. You can manually share the link on T and FB.
Have to agree. Don't make it your main site. Since it is likely on the MU platform, you are just a subscriber and have no control over plug-in installation and such. I'd pick a niche and use the site for maybe just a neighborhood or something.
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Old 06-07-2012, 08:10 PM
 
Location: Needham, MA
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3. You can manually share the link on T and FB.
This feature is not a necessity, but it's a nice convenience and easy enough to install on a normall Wordpress blog.
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Old 06-09-2012, 12:28 PM
 
Location: Seattle
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Howdy folks, Jay T from Zillow here!

I'd be happy to answer any questions I can about Zillow's Premier Agent Websites.

Moderator cut: no links, please

I can say one thing for certain, the IDX solution is powered by Diverse Solutions. More specifically version2 of their dsIDXpress product.

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Old 06-09-2012, 12:29 PM
 
Location: Seattle
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I did have a bunch of questions about the product...
Jay T from Zillow here. Fire away Mike, I'll answer what I can!
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Old 06-09-2012, 12:31 PM
 
Location: Seattle
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A Z template, and ©Zillow at the bottom of my blog and site?
Nope.

But it IS a flashy looking $10 deal.
And the sample site code says "Diverse Solutions." But they are hard selling RealtySoft IDX.
That is two different operations, isn't it?
Links to Zillow can be removed by the user.

The IDX is powered by Diverse Solutions.

Let me know if you have any other questions.
Jay T (from Zillow)
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Old 06-09-2012, 12:39 PM
 
Location: Seattle
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[*]No import feature - I already have my blog on Wordpress and would like to import my old posts & comments...
Mike - Import functionality is being worked on. It's coming soon.
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Old 06-10-2012, 06:17 AM
 
Location: East Tennessee
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Suzanne Roy of Inman Next did a pretty good article about the Zillow Agent Sites fact & fiction. There were some interesting comments and links to other discussions. Here's the link InmanNext | Zillow Agent Sites: The Facts. I've abstained so far but I think it might be an opportunity for a niche site.
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Old 06-10-2012, 12:12 PM
 
Location: Needham, MA
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Mike - Import functionality is being worked on. It's coming soon.
Thanks Jay. The sooner the better!

One more thing . . . every Zillow PAW I've looked at (including my own) . . . the "my listings" and "my office listings" functionality isn't working. It never comes up with any listings.
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Old 06-10-2012, 02:57 PM
 
Location: Columbia, SC
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Jay, I see it does have a blog which interests me. Is there a way to customize./add/remove tabs on the template home page? Thanks for the link, it helped me out.
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Old 06-10-2012, 03:11 PM
 
Location: Needham, MA
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Jay, I see it does have a blog which interests me. Is there a way to customize./add/remove tabs on the template home page? Thanks for the link, it helped me out.
I signed up a few days ago and have been customizing my site whenever I have a moment. You can definitely change the menu and also the tabs on the home page. If you've used Wordpress.com in the past the interface is extremely similar and you have similar capabilities.
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