Zillow Preview gains rapid momentum as dozens of new brokerages sign on
24 additional firms sign agreements, accelerating shift toward open, public pre-market listings on Zillow and Trulia
This rapid adoption signals increasing demand across the industry for a more transparent, consumer-first approach to sharing pre-market listings and builds on last week's launch announcement. New partners joining Zillow Preview span the real estate ecosystem:
- Franchisor: Engel & Völkers
- Brokerage network: Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE)
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Brokerages: SERHANT.,
Samson Properties ,Vanguard Properties ,West USA Realty ,Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS) — the franchise network owned byHomeServices of America , 54 Realty,Bastion Realty , DASH Carolina, Dwelli, ehomes,Heather & Company Realty Group , Hester Group Realtors,Joe Stockdale Real Estate ,Palm Paradise Realty Group ,Pemberton Real Estate , Regal Realtors,Spyglass Realty ,Levi Rodgers Real Estate Group ,Move Real Estate ,Stephen Cooley Real Estate ,Navigate Realty andWorks Real Estate .
These firms join initial launch partners
Zillow Preview gives listing agents a new way to tap into Zillow's unmatched audience of 235 million average monthly unique users, nearly 2.5x the reach of the nearest competitor. Preview listings on Zillow and Trulia receive elevated placement in search results and saved-home alerts so motivated buyers can discover homes earlier. Listing agents also have an opportunity to earn more from their listings: in some cases, when a buyer who connects through a Zillow Preview listing closes with a Zillow Preferred agent, the listing agent may receive a share of the revenue Zillow earns. That fee is paid by Zillow at no additional cost to consumers or agents.
"Zillow Preview was just announced, but the signal from the industry is undeniable," said
Brokerages explain the benefits of Zillow Preview
For these partners, Zillow Preview is a way for agents to launch a listing in a public marketplace, giving sellers broader exposure and buyers access. It turns an early listing window into a visible, data-rich part of the journey rather than something that happens in the shadows.
- "Engel & Völkers firmly believes that full market exposure delivers the strongest outcomes for both buyers and sellers," said
Stuart Siegel , president and CEO, Engel & VölkersAmericas . "At the same time, we recognize that in certain markets and client situations, a more tailored, pre-marketing approach may be appropriate. Ultimately, broader consumer reach creates greater opportunity, which is why we've partnered with Zillow, leveraging its leading position among real estate platforms to maximize visibility and results for our clients." - "This relationship is a vital part of the LeadingRE Global Preview program, which gives our network's 135,000 sales associates and their clients greater choice in how they introduce properties to the market. Zillow's unmatched reach and brand recognition in the
U.S. make it an ideal complement to our extensive global network spanning six continents," saidPaul Boomsma , CEO of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®. - "
At Samson Properties , we believe the seller's best interest comes first, always! That means maximizing exposure, not limiting it. The more buyers who see a home, the more competition you create and the better the outcome for the seller," saidDonny Samson , CEO ofSamson Properties . "Coming soon and Preview marketing can be a valuable tool for gathering feedback and refining pricing strategy, we don't believe properties should be sold off-market or hidden behind private networks. That restricts demand and ultimately works against the seller."
"Our partnership with Zillow reflects that philosophy. If a listing is going to be pre-marketed, it should be exposed to the largest audience possible. Zillow provides the scale, visibility and data to do exactly that.As the number one brokerage in our market by total sales, we have the ability to keep listings internal - but we choose not to. Because our responsibility isn't to maximize our own transactions. It's to maximize our clients' results." - "We're excited to announce our partnership with Zillow to elevate how properties are marketed across the
San Francisco Bay Area ," said Vanguard Properties Founder and CEO,James Nunemacher . "Through close collaboration with our clients and agents, Zillow Preview introduces a new way to gain pre-market exposure- operating fully within existing MLS policies. This initiative expands opportunities for compliant, early-stage marketing that helps engage potential buyers sooner in the sales cycle." - "We believe sellers deserve choice, transparency and maximum exposure," said
Clint Fouts , President & CEO ofWest USA Realty . "Zillow Preview gives our agents another tool to help sellers create momentum while remaining compliant with MLS rules and local regulations."
As adoption accelerates, Zillow Preview continues to expand, grounded in one core principle: don't hide the home — launch it in the open.
How brokerages can participate
Zillow Preview is available to brokerages that believe listings should be widely visible to the public, including in the earliest window of marketing. Access is unlocked at the brokerage level; agents then decide, with their sellers, whether to use Zillow Preview as part of their listing strategy. Once a listing goes active for sale, it should be entered into an agent's MLS consistent with local rules. Zillow Preview is structured to work within MLS frameworks and brokers and agents are responsible for understanding and complying with their local MLS rules.
Brokerages interested in learning more can visit the Zillow Preview interest page here.
Zillow Preview listings from launch partners are expected to be publicly visible on Zillow and Trulia next month.
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