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Zillow Scraps Climate Risk Ratings Amid Sales Complaints

12/3/2025

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Zillow removed climate risk ratings from more than one million U.S. home listings after complaints that the scores harmed sales and lacked a challenge process.
The ratings were introduced last year using data from First Street to assess flood, wildfire, and other extreme weather risks.
The California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS) raised concerns about the accuracy of First Street's flood risk models, prompting the removal.

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Story summary

Zillow removed climate risk ratings from more than one million U.S. home listings after complaints that the scores harmed sales and lacked a challenge process.
The ratings were introduced last year using data from First Street to assess flood, wildfire, and other extreme weather risks.
The California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS) raised concerns about the accuracy of First Street's flood risk models, prompting the removal.