EP: 1986•16 Feb 2025

Can real estate agent manipulate Homes.co.nz Valuations⎥Ep. 1986

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In this episode, we discover whether real estate agents can manipulate the Homes Estimate that you see on Homes.co.nz. Most New Zealanders think these values see these value estimates as impartial and independent. But, as we discover real estate agents can fiddle with the numbers to try and get you to pay more. So, is Homes.co.nz the only website to do this? Or do QV, OneRoof and realestate.co.nz allow agents to fiddle with the numbers too?

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