Zillow Premier Agent
ZIP-code advertising on Zillow and Trulia that allocates consumer connections based in part on an agent’s share of voice and budget.
FULL DESCRIPTION
What Zillow Premier Agent actually provides
Zillow Premier Agent is not a list of cold contacts. It is paid visibility and connection inventory inside Zillow Group consumer experiences. The current official page describes live phone connections, scheduled tour requests, nurtured connections, targeted advertising, reporting, and buyer activity insights after a My Agent relationship is established.
How it fits into day-to-day work
The practical requirement is real-time coverage. A buyer may be transferred by phone, delivered with a requested tour time, or sent after platform nurture. Teams should define who accepts each connection, how quickly that person responds, when the lead is reassigned, and how contact, appointment, representation, and closing outcomes are recorded by ZIP code.
What the team must be ready to operate
Build live-response coverage before increasing budget. Assign primary and backup responders, set an acceptance window, create a clear reassignment rule, and rehearse the first conversation. Portal demand can be high intent, but its value falls quickly when calls are missed or tour requests sit unanswered.
How to evaluate the economics
Evaluate accepted connections, two-way contacts, appointments, signed clients, and closed transactions by ZIP code. Include the cost of missed calls and coverage, then compare net commission after every platform or referral fee.
- Before launch: write down the source, promised unit, complete cost, team owner, response standard, and current baseline.
- During setup: test routing, permissions, integrations, exports, reporting, and the exact handoff to a person.
- Every week: review delivery, data quality, conversations, appointments, spend, and unresolved follow-up.
- At 90 days: compare signed clients and realistic pipeline value with all cash and labor invested in Zillow Premier Agent.
Contract, data, and exit checks
Before committing to Zillow Premier Agent, put the full term, automatic renewal, cancellation window, fee changes, territory rules, replacement policy, support level, and every included service in writing. Confirm who owns contacts, activity history, recordings, websites, campaign audiences, phone numbers, and creative. Ask which information can be exported in a usable format, what stops working at cancellation, how long data remains available, and whether any transition support is included.
HOW IT WORKS
The operating flow
- 01
Choose ZIP codes and a monthly advertising budget.
- 02
Budget determines share of voice within available inventory.
- 03
Consumers requesting a tour or agent contact are routed through the platform.
- 04
Performance and spend are managed in the Premier Agent account.
PRICING AND COMMITMENT
Market-based
Official pricing varies by ZIP code and shopper traffic. Contract campaigns may include an ad bonus; month-to-month buying is also described.
Ask for a proposal that separates platform, onboarding, media, usage, referral, and renewal costs. Compare cost per closed client, not cost per raw lead.
WHERE IT WORKS
Strengths
- ✓Large consumer audience
- ✓Strong moment-of-intent placement
- ✓Budget and ZIP targeting
- ✓Integrated lead routing
WHAT TO WATCH
Tradeoffs
- ✓Competitive ZIPs can be costly
- ✓Connections may be routed to multiple agents depending on product/market
- ✓Fast phone coverage is essential
BEFORE THE DEMO
Questions worth asking
- 01What is the current cost and expected connection volume for each ZIP?
- 02Is Concierge routing required in this market?
- 03What share of voice does this budget buy?
- 04What cancellation or early-termination terms apply?
FIRST-PARTY SOURCE
Verify the current offer
Facts last checked September 19, 2026. Pricing, packaging, availability, and contract terms can change.
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