
Zillow Sues MRED and Compass in Battle Over Private Listings
Zillow filed a federal antitrust lawsuit alleging MRED and Compass conspired to cut off listing data access and force Zillow to promote private listings nationwide.

Zillow filed a federal antitrust lawsuit alleging MRED and Compass conspired to cut off listing data access and force Zillow to promote private listings nationwide.

Compass filed a federal lawsuit against Zillow on Monday, accusing the portal of anticompetitive practices over its ban on private listings.

Pennsylvania real estate broker Maurice Muhammad is suing NAR, PAR, and his local MLS for $5.6 million, alleging forced membership requirements, antitrust violations, and discrimination against minority professionals.

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court, challenging the DOJ’s attempt to reopen a closed antitrust investigation.

HousingWire reports that attorneys in the Sitzer/Burnett real estate commission lawsuit are seeking one-third of the $679 million settlement from NAR and HomeServices of America.

On Friday, March 22, 2024, Compass agreed to a proposed settlement amounting to $57.5 million, adding to the total settlement funds in industry lawsuits.

A new class-action antitrust lawsuit has been filed by a home seller in the San Francisco Bay Area, naming as defendants the National Association of Realtors, San Francisco-area Realtor associations, BAREIS MLS, and five national brokerages.

On Friday, October 27, Day 10 of Sitzer/Burnett, Gary Keller, co-founder of Keller Williams, took the stand and remained there for much of the day’s proceedings. Closing arguments are expected to begin today (Monday, October 30).

Anywhere has agreed to settle both class action lawsuits challenging the current system for buyer agent commissions. Other defendants, including the National Association of Realtors (NAR), RE/MAX, and Keller Williams are still set to go to trial.