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3.4

52% would recommend to a friend

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Jeremy Wacksman

55% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

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5.0
Oct 9, 2015

Amazing!

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Pros

Wonderful people, unique culture, phenomenal benefits, and great pay! Everyone I worked with was genuinely excited about their work (and coming into work)! It was hands-down the best place I ever worked! Zillow's culture is refreshing and vibrant! Plus the amenities were incentive enough (fully stocked kitchens, fresh juice and snacks, massages on Wednesdays, mani-cube manicures in office, treadmill desks, awesome Christmas gifts and an out-of-this-world, company-wide holiday party!)

Cons

None. Absolutely NONE! The words "dream job" come to mind!

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Zillow Response
10y
Thanks so much for the review! I'm glad you had a positive experience here. - Amy (COO)
5.0
Oct 8, 2015

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I can honestly say that this is the BEST company to work for. No, I am not just saying that. I know that we recently went through a big merger with Trulia and Zillow, and it was very hectic at first. Now that things have slowed down, I can see why Zillow is the #1 real estate website and why employees love working here. Yes, with any large company, it's impossible to make everyone happy, but overall theme is that employees love coming to work, love what they do and Zillow treats everyone very WELL. Anyone that says different is either not working here anymore or not old enough to have a professional, business attitude, which should be required for any job you can make over 6 figures in. Here are a couple reasons why things are so great. First, compensation is world class. Given all the additional perks we receive here, subsidized medical premiums, free snacks and breakfast, GREAT PEOPLE, the best benefits ever offered and most of all, the best work hours you can ask for--those are what make Zillow so great. It baffles me, the negative comments some people put on here about this company. Those are probably former employees that haven't found another job or are so miserable in their new job, they have nothing better to do than to complain about a company they know NOTHING about. I am grateful for the opportunity given to me and I have been around in corporate America long enough to not squander it.

Cons

Only downside is: I wish significant others were allowed to attend award functions. I thought and thought about this and I honestly can't find another downside.

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10y
Thank you for this incredible feedback. It's great to hear how much you're enjoying it here (pretty great huh!). Good idea. We'll explore the idea of significant others attending key top performer events, our goals have been to try to keep them team oriented, but maybe we can mix it up every once in while. You nailed it, want to make a difference? Want to be a part of a great team? Want to have fun? Want to make some good $$? And don't mind working hard (only M-F too), with perks, perks, perks. This place is the real-deal. But, you're right, we have very high standards, on purpose to keep it amazing. So, any amazing people out there, please check us out and apply! Thanks again! Greg Bland
3.0
Oct 4, 2015
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While they're have been many reviews from Zillow employees specific to the Rentals team, many have been negative. While many of these reviews offer valid points that are indeed true, they lose credibility from what can be construed as a disgruntled former employee fired for non-performance. I'd like to offer a perspective as a seasoned sales rep, with 10+ years experience, who also left a great job to join the Zillow team, who agrees there are issues at Zillow, yet also still wants a future on the Zillow Rentals team. I'm one of the reps that has been at Zillow the longest, and I have a history of high sales performance. As for the pros, I'll firstly agree with almost every other review in saying that the 401k and benefits are stellar. The medical insurance even covers infertility treatments, which is almost unheard of. Zillow culture is awesome, and a huge point of effort on the CEO's part. That being said, I work in-market, and it doesn't translate (not sure how they could do this, in truth.)

Cons

The rentals org is a mess. Accounts are constantly fought over and moved to new reps, causing annoyance to our clients. The account management team is in constant battle with the sales team because there are no clear cut rules on either side. I've personally asked our sales trainer for specific group training as a group several times, with no such training in the works. I agree that Zillow offers poor training, the cause of that being they have no real idea where they're going or even what they want it to look like. One thing this team does have is TREMENDOUS potential. I believe the leadership in place can indeed get is there, especially the two mentioned in a previous review. One of which does have an extensive background in Sales, and has built highly successful organizations. Changes need to be made, there is no doubt. No one wants to work in fear all of the time, and eventually the real talent will leave with that atmosphere. No one wants to be treated like a number, and one person in leadership in particular treats us like we are nothing more than his personal cash cows. Although, that same person in leadership has a brilliant mind for operations and will be a great leader if he learns how to have a heart. He is a definite asset to Zillow, and will grow to be an even greater one of he treats his employees like assets. There is so much potential here, and I personally plan to play it out until they tell me I can't anymore. This team will be great, with some changes.

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