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Realtracs Extends Zillow’s Listing Access to June 8
Realtracs will cut Zillow’s listing feed June 8 if a new licensing deal isn’t reached, putting 19,000+ MLS members on alert.
June 1, 2026
Realtracs will cut Zillow’s listing feed June 8 if a new licensing deal isn’t reached, putting 19,000+ MLS members on alert.
Midwest real estate data provider MRED has cut off Zillow’s access to roughly 43,000 listings across Illinois and surrounding states, escalating a legal fight with Compass over private listing practices.
Zillow’s Errol Samuelson explains the MRED-Compass lawsuit on LinkedIn, and over 200 commenters are pushing back hard on the company’s framing.
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) expands its Private Listing Network nationwide as Compass feeds listings and subsidizes access for the first 100K Compass agents.
Zillow finds nearly 68% of listings are affordable in top markets, with Jacksonville leading 2026’s best cities for first-time home buyers.
Tom Toole shares 4 steps to handle private exclusive listing objections, from exposure strategy and listing platform priorities to seller questions and proactive marketing.
Swanepoel Power 200 reveals the 2026 top 10 real estate leaders, with 5 new names, Robert Reffkin at No. 1, and a major industry power shift.
CoStar accuses Zillow of spreading “intentional misrepresentations” after Zillow pulled Matterport 3D tours. Here’s what it means for agents.
Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, Lisa Chinatti, Chris Giannos, and Josh Rubin break down the Follow Up Boss terms of service update and why agents’ outrage is misplaced.
Zillow has removed all Matterport 3D tours after CoStar ended its API deal. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court ends Zillow’s legal battle with REX.
Zillow announced the launch of Virtual Staging in Showcase listings, letting buyers restyle rooms with AI. Data shows Showcase agents win 30% more listings.
BAM’s Q2 2025 earnings roundup breaks down key financials from 10 major real estate companies. Compass reported $2.06B in revenue with 21% transaction growth, Zillow’s mortgage revenue rose 41%, and Real Brokerage posted its first-ever quarterly profit.
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