Purchased our SoCal home for $595k in 2023, but needed more space for our growing family. Zillow initially offered $785k, and after inspection finalized at $775k with zero repair costs. Their fees were minimal - just 0.9% service charge and $4.5k closing costs. Way better than our realtor's suggestion to list at $710k with higher commissions. Yes, the escrow team's communication was spotty, but the incredible offer made it worth it. The entire process took just 14 days! Zillow's aggressive buying strategy worked in our favor - they're clearly focused on gaining market share. #zillow #realestate #homeselling