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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.

May 12, 2026

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Compass Sues Zillow Over Listing Ban, Alleging Antitrust Violations

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

June 23, 2025

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Broker Files $5.6 Million Lawsuit Against NAR Over MLS Access Requirements

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.

October 22, 2024

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NAR vs. DOJ: Taking the Antitrust Battle to the Supreme Court

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.

October 10, 2024

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Attorneys Seek $226 Million in Fees from NAR Settlement

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.

September 17, 2024

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Compass Settles Commission Lawsuits for $57.5 Million, Joins NAR, Keller Williams, Anywhere, and RE/MAX

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.

March 22, 2024

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New Commission Lawsuit Targets Bay Area MLS

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.

December 12, 2023

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Gary Keller Takes the Stand as Defense Wraps Up Their Case: Day 10 of Sitzer/Burnett

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).

October 30, 2023

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Anywhere Real Estate Agrees to Settle Class Action Lawsuits

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.

September 5, 2023

antitrust

Zillow Sues MRED and Compass in Battle Over Private Listings

Compass Sues Zillow Over Listing Ban, Alleging Antitrust Violations

Broker Files $5.6 Million Lawsuit Against NAR Over MLS Access Requirements

NAR vs. DOJ: Taking the Antitrust Battle to the Supreme Court

Attorneys Seek $226 Million in Fees from NAR Settlement

Compass Settles Commission Lawsuits for $57.5 Million, Joins NAR, Keller Williams, Anywhere, and RE/MAX

New Commission Lawsuit Targets Bay Area MLS

Gary Keller Takes the Stand as Defense Wraps Up Their Case: Day 10 of Sitzer/Burnett

Anywhere Real Estate Agrees to Settle Class Action Lawsuits

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