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Which States Are Banning Private Listings in 2026?
Realtor.com reports Connecticut and New York are moving to ban private listings, with fines up to $5,000 and an October 1 effective date in CT.
June 8, 2026
Realtor.com reports Connecticut and New York are moving to ban private listings, with fines up to $5,000 and an October 1 effective date in CT.
Zillow analyzed 15 million transactions and found dual agency and off-MLS listings cost home sellers a combined $2.85 billion over three years.
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’s new policy aims to curb the use of private listing networks by excluding publicly marketed “off-MLS” properties. This move has sparked renewed debate over transparency, competition, and consumer access in real estate.
Zillow research shows the home sellers who avoided the MLS left $1 billion on the table. The ongoing Clear Cooperation debate sparks controversy over transparency and fairness in the real estate industry.
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