looks good on Zillow

A phrase used to describe a property that appears attractive and desirable online, but turns out to be disappointing and flawed in person. Often caused by misleading photos, inaccurate descriptions, or hidden defects.

We thought we found our dream house, but turns out it only looks good on Zillow. The roof was leaking, the basement was flooded, and the neighbors were noisy.”

by Friendlyreader July 9, 2023

Zillownaire

Someone who sells their house during the red hot housing market to people lurking on Zillow waiting to pounce on any house, at any price and cashes in big.

Jon cashed out big selling his house online during the red hot housing market and became a Zillownaire.

by Bam9Bam May 3, 2021

Zilloaf

To spend one's time idly browsing Zillow as a means of avoiding more pressing or productive tasks or responsibilities.

Zilloafing is a form of procrastination.

This neologism is a portmanteau of the words Zillow, a popular real estate listing database, and loaf, a term for idling one's time away.

Zilloafing is closely related to the practice of redditation.

Jay was fired from his job for spending too much time Zilloafing instead of filing the TPS reports in a timely manner.

by himynameisjay August 14, 2016

Zillowboarding

The practice of listing one's home for sale at the ridiculously high price provided by an online property valuation service that frequently grossly overvalues real estate, surfing for an unsuspecting buyer.

I told that Realtor if they can find someone stupid enough to pay me my Zestimate, that I would be crazy not to take their money. Besides, zillowboarding doesn't cost me anything, so why not.

by dwnj1y2n5 December 9, 2018

zillowing

To browse Zillow.com despite a lack of any serious likelihood of a home purchase.

To daydream about alternative lifestyles.

I was bored last night. So I was zillowing for several hours.

by anonymous November 19, 2020

zillo

drunkard; usually found at fraternities, and often drinks until their tongue is numb; usually not under adult supervision.

I got so drunk last night, I was such a Zillo.

by 1coybtc January 18, 2008

Zillowed

When you spend a lot of time browsing the app Zillow for houses and apartments you can’t afford

What did you do this weekend?
I zillowed a lot

by hattiehateshats June 21, 2019