Three Things That Zillow Does not Offer San Diego home buyers and sellers

Three Things That Zillow Doesn't Offer (and How We Can Help You)

By George Lorimer — Call or text me today at 619-846-1244.

Your Home Sold Guaranteed or I'll Buy It!*

San Diego buyers and sellers often start with online research on Zillow or Redfin. But as you get more serious about buying or selling, you realize those sites don’t give you the full picture.

Here are three big questions Zillow doesn’t answer—along with the solutions I provide for my clients:

1. Is Zillow’s Zestimate Accurate for San Diego Homes?

Not really. Online values often swing $50,000–$150,000 from what homes actually sell for. The only way to know your home’s true value is to compare it directly against competing listings, recent sales, and what genuine buyers are paying in your neighborhood.

Find Out What Your Home is Really Worth ?

I’ll also show you what buyers in my database would offer—without even listing or before going on the open market.

2. How Do I Find Off-Market or Unlisted Homes?

More than 20% of the homes my clients buy are never listed on Zillow or the MLS. These are “hidden inventory” homes—owned by people who would sell if the right buyer showed up.

With my VIP Homefinder Program, you’ll get first shot at:

• Off-market and unlisted homes
• Price-reduced properties
• “Deal zones” where sellers are most negotiable

Fun fact: one-third of homes that list on the market don’t actually sell. I target these “near-miss” homes for my clients, giving you opportunities other buyers never see.

3. Are Cash Offers in San Diego Really Competitive?

Some are and some aren’t. I’ve vetted which Cash Buyers make fair offers. Many sellers prefer a fast, guaranteed deal instead of waiting weeks for showings. That’s why I offer multiple options:

• Complete Market Value Cash Offer from my investor pool
• Cash Plus Program — move up to your next home before selling your current one
• Your Home Sold Guaranteed or I’ll Buy It*

This flexibility matters—whether you’re buying, selling, or both.

Bonus Question: Should I Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates?

Mortgage applications are already up, inventory is shrinking, and prices are stabilizing. If you wait, you’ll compete with more buyers and fewer seller concessions. Savvy buyers are acting now and refinancing later if rates drop.

Ready to See Options Beyond Zillow and Redfin?

• Homeowners: Get a private offer from my database of qualified buyers—without listing on the open market.
• Buyers: Tap into my VIP Off-Market Hotlist and see homes no one else knows about.

Call or text me today at 619-846-1244. I’ll run the numbers for your home or set you up with my off-market hotlist.

George Lorimer | ProWest Properties | DRE# 01146839 | *Conditions apply