Is Zillow safe?
Considering applying to a design role at Zillow- is that a bad idea in this macroeconomic environment? Do you anticipate more Zillow layoffs? What about their strategy to build a housing “super app” - is that legit or just nonsense? #zillow
Zillow and Redfin - real estate is very cyclical and the first articles that I see during economic downturn is then two firing employees. Redfin was one of the first to fire when covid began… lol those two are not safe bets and I am very very skeptical about residential housing app
Came here to ask that same question. May the odds ever be in your favor, fellow tribute.
We are actively hiring product, engineering, marketing, and design. We did layoff some sales folks as we pivoted to be superapp model. Stock is low (mid $30s; was $100+ a year ago and hit $200 2 years ago). We’re investing in improving technology and productivity. WLB is unmatched. WFH forever. Smart and nice coworkers. Strong focus on customers. Beautiful offices when you want them. Highly recommend.
What’s your take on the superapp strategy?
The company learned a lot from the iBuying disaster. Mainly that there are a lot of ways to help homebuyers and sellers without actually buying a bunch of houses. For example: mortgages, refi, inspections, photography, touring, escrow, down payment assistance, and more. TBH I personally find the “superapp” term to be pretty cringey, but the idea it encapsulates has a lot of problems that Zillow is uniquely positioned to solve.
Super App is legit, but Zillow is notoriously bad at strategy and execution. If that’s your strong suit and you like to lead others, you’ll do well here.
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How is the product design org in general?
Anything specific you’d like to know?
We already had two massive layoffs bf any otjer big techs so we r in a pretty good position
Probably not safe until end of summer, when mortgage rates are anticipated to start dropping (slowly) again, which will mean home buying activity picks back up gradually.