As extreme weather events become increasingly common, climate risks are increasingly influencing long-term decision-making, particularly in real estate purchases. In response to this trend, Zillow has announced a new partnership to incorporate climate risk information into its for-sale listings.
The property listing pages in the United States will now feature data concerning flood, wildfire, wind, heat, and air quality risks specific to each location. Additionally, this section will outline any climate-related insurance requirements for the property. The information is being supplied by First Street, a specialist in climate risk financial modeling. The climate data is being gradually introduced to the Zillow website and iOS app this year, with updates for Android expected early next year. Some locations already display climate data on the web.
These five risk categories will also be integrated into Zillow’s interactive map search view. Each climate concern will be represented with a color-coded visualization to indicate risk levels across the country or within specific regions. This information provides valuable insights for prospective homebuyers and adds a layer of reality for users browsing through various property listings.
Additionally, earlier this month, Zillow introduced improvements to its AI search feature, enhancing the home browsing experience.