At this year’s Rentals Unlock, industry changemakers, from those in the multifamily sector to hospitality, entertainment and beyond, came together with Zillow executives to explore what’s shaping the next era of rental housing. Covering topics such as AI, consumer psychology, culture and customer experience, the conversations centered on a single theme: The future of multifamily housing belongs to those who build trust, understand their renters and deliver exceptional experiences. Here are five takeaways that stood out, along with actionable insights for multifamily-housing professionals across the country.
By working with trusted platforms like Redfin and Realtor.com, Zillow is expanding access to rental listings, lowering costs for housing providers, and providing renters with a clearer and simpler way to find their next home
Create & Cultivate Festival recap: A weekend of empowerment, connection and bold vision We don’t just talk about flexibility and professional development — we live it.
Want your resume to stand out? Here’s the test: does it speak the same language as the job posting? Our recruiter’s advice: • Study job postings • Spot top skills + trends • Use AI tools to refine your resume • Keep it clear and concise Your resume should match the keywords of the job description. That’s how your application gets pulled and noticed. Check out our Tipz from Recruiters video to learn more.
One of the hardest parts of shopping for a home is picturing yourself in the space. It’s other people’s stuff and it’s often not designed in a way that you might like. Sometimes that disconnect makes it impossible to see the potential of a room. Or yourself in it. Enter Virtual Staging, an AI-powered experience that lets you pick a design style and instantly see rooms furnished to their taste. Are you more modern? Farmhouse? Unsure? Try a coastal or Scandinavian style. Test it out and let us know what you think. You might just get inspired to make a move. Virtual Staging is now available on all Zillow Showcase listings.
Do you have an interview red flag? Something a candidate says or does that instantly makes you pause? For Nicholas Stevens, our VP of Product, AI and Zillow Home Loans, it’s: “Individual-centered thinking, rather than team-centered thinking.” Interviews aren’t just about skills. They’re about mindset. And how someone fits into the culture. At Zillow, you can't have one without the other. 👉 What would you add to this list? Watch more answers from Fortune below:
We're proud to share that Zillow has been named one of the 2025 Best Workplaces in Real Estate by Fortune and Great Place To Work ! Our fourth year in a row! This recognition comes from employee feedback and reflects what makes Zillow unique: a mission-driven company where talented people are reimagining how real estate works. And no one can tell that story better than our people. Swipe through to see some of the reasons why our work matters — from simplifying real estate to helping more people get home. Together, we’re showing what’s possible when innovation meets purpose.
Last week our Employee Resource Group (ERG) leaders teamed up with our Engagement & Belonging team for 3 powerful days of connection, collaboration and culture-building. At Zillow, we know that when people feel seen, supported and connected, they do their best work — and that’s exactly how we’re fueling a culture bold enough to change real estate. Highlights included: 🚀 Building strategies to power employee networks 🎤 Sharpening storytelling + leadership skills 🤝 Sharing tools to help careers thrive in Cloud HQ, Zillow’s distributed workplace 🌍 Doubling down on making Zillow a place where everyone can grow By helping shape Zillow culture, these leaders are also moving the industry forward.
For the 5th year in a row, our people have put Zillow on the PEOPLE Companies that Care® list. The honor belongs to the employees who drive impact, belonging and innovation every day. At a recent zRetreat - one of our Cloud HQ in person gatherings - we asked: “Why do you love working here?” Turns out there are too many reasons to fit into one video. Here’s a short version, in our colleagues’ own words.
What happens when more than 1,700 employees hit pause on their day jobs to dream up the future? Hack Week. Zillow’s annual innovation sprint. It’s a chance for employees across teams and time zones to design, build and test bold new ideas that help movers, agents and each other. And it’s just as much about building connections and culture as it is about moving ideas forward. Big thanks to everyone who made this year’s Hack Week possible.
