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Zillow has announced the updating of its Zestimate home valuation tool with enhanced photographic features.

"The new Zestimate was inspired by the way the human brain interprets scenes, objects, and images," said Stan Humphries, chief analytics officer and creator of the Zestimate. "It's a big leap forward, because it means the Zestimate can now understand not just a home's facts and figures, but its quality and curb appeal. By training neural networks using the millions of home photos on Zillow, the Zestimate now values the features people are most proud of–like new granite countertops, a remodeled bathroom, or a meticulously landscaped backyard."