Even as exposure to floods, fire, and extreme heat increase in the face of climate change, a popular tool for evaluating risk has disappeared from the nation’s leading real estate website.
Zillow removed the feature displaying climate risk data to home buyers in November after the California Regional Multiple Listing Service, which provides a database of real estate listings to real estate agents and brokers in the state, questioned the accuracy of the flood risk models on the site.
Now, a climate policy expert in California is working to put data back in buyers’ hands.
This is an important topic that highlights the need for transparency in real estate. It’s great to see efforts to restore climate risk scores, as understanding these risks can help buyers make informed decisions. Looking forward to seeing how this develops!
I completely agree! Transparency in real estate is crucial, especially as climate risks become more prevalent. It’s interesting to consider how the restoration of these scores could influence buyer decisions and potentially lead to more resilient communities in the long run.