Zillow is watching: New algorithm uses photos of your home to check quality and curb appeal

You know that dead shrub in the front yard that needs replacing, or that white picket fence that’s flaking paint? Better take care of that if you don’t want your home’s Zestimate to decline. Zillow announced on Thursday it has a new algorithm that uses photos to help decide the appeal and worth of your home. In some cases, Zillow even knows what the inside of your kitchen looks like.