Z-market Friction Index
The Z-market Friction Index (ZFI) is a proprietary metric developed by Zillow Group to quantify the ease or difficulty of buying and selling homes in a specific real estate market. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics by analyzing a range of factors that influence transaction speed and buyer/seller engagement. The index seeks to offer a more nuanced view than simple price appreciation or days on market alone.
What is Z-market Friction Index?
The Z-market Friction Index (ZFI) is a proprietary metric developed by Zillow Group to quantify the ease or difficulty of buying and selling homes in a specific real estate market. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics by analyzing a range of factors that influence transaction speed and buyer/seller engagement. The index seeks to offer a more nuanced view than simple price appreciation or days on market alone.
This index considers supply-side and demand-side indicators, looking at inventory levels, new listings, pending sales, and active listings. On the demand side, it assesses metrics such as the number of unique visitors to Zillow listings, saved searches, and the rate at which properties are viewed. By synthesizing these disparate data points, the ZFI aims to create a composite score that reflects the overall

