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Why You Should Claim Your Home on Zillow

Congratulations on your new home! Whether you’ve just closed on your dream home in Carmel, Indianapolis, or anywhere in Central Indiana, there’s one quick step you can take that will pay off for years to come — claiming your home on Zillow.


What Does It Mean to Claim Your Home?

Zillow is one of the most widely used real estate websites in the country, and every home — including yours — likely has a profile there. By claiming your home, you take ownership of how it appears online. This means you can:
 
  • Update your home’s details, including square footage, number of bedrooms, and special features
  • Ensure that photos and information are accurate
  • Help improve your home’s Zestimate (Zillow’s estimated market value)

Without claiming your home, incorrect information can remain online indefinitely — and that can create confusion when it’s time to sell.


Why It Matters for Homeowners

Claiming your home is about more than just accuracy. It’s about protecting your property’s digital identity. In today’s market, buyers start their searches online, and inaccurate data can impact perception, pricing, and interest.

When you claim your home, you’re also giving yourself a head start for the day you decide to list. You’ll already have control over the photos, updates, and property details that potential buyers see.


How to Claim Your Home on Zillow

It only takes a few minutes to do — here’s how:
 
  • Visit Zillow’s Claim Your Home page: www.zillow.com/c/claim-your-home
  • Sign in or create a free Zillow account.
  • Search for your home by full address and select your property.
  • Click “Claim This Home.”
  • Follow Zillow’s verification steps (email, phone, or ownership documentation).
  • Update your home’s information, upload photos, and add details that reflect your home’s true value.

Why Indianapolis and Carmel Homeowners Should Act Now

In Central Indiana’s competitive housing market, small details make a big difference. By ensuring your home’s profile is correct, you help maintain an accurate reflection of your property’s worth. Plus, when the time comes to sell, you’ll already be positioned for stronger visibility online — one of the most powerful marketing tools today.


Take Control of Your Home’s Online Presence

You’ve invested time, effort, and care into your home — make sure its online representation matches that same quality.

If you have questions about updating or optimizing your Zillow profile, I’d love to help guide you through it.

Stacy Barry

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