Zillow cuts 200 roles following performance reviews
The layoffs, impacting about 3% of the company's workforce, were "not connected to market conditions or recent business developments," the company said.
January 30, 2026
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- CoStar won’t fight Zillow’s request to move copyright caseInstead of opposing the transfer, CoStar General Counsel Gene Boxer said the company is looking forward to “holding Zillow to account in its own backyard.”Updated December 4, 2025
- Why did Zillow remove climate data from its home listings?The home search site is pointing users elsewhere for climate risk info, a move it says aligns with “varying” MLS rules. But what those rules are is not clear.Updated December 3, 2025
- Court merges FTC, state cases against Zillow and RedfinThe Federal Trade Commission and five states claim a rental listings partnership formed by the two companies earlier this year violates antitrust laws.December 1, 2025
- Compass v. Zillow hearing: Who made the stronger case?In their closing arguments, attorneys for the two companies addressed claims of collusion, harm to Compass and more. Now a judge will decide what happens next.November 25, 2025
- Zillow CEO: There’s no boycott — ‘Compass is a partner’At a hearing in Compass v. Zillow this week, Jeremy Wacksman countered the more fiery testimony of Compass’ CEO, denying a conspiracy and touting transparency.November 22, 2025
- Compass CEO: Zillow, NAR, MLSs ‘profit from the work of others’Robert Reffkin testified this week at a hearing in Compass v. Zillow, portraying the portal and organized real estate as bullies that limit agent choice.November 21, 2025
- Compass attacks Zillow’s ‘weapons of choice’ in key hearingOn day one of a hearing tied to Compass’ private listing ban lawsuit, attorneys painted sharply different pictures of the two real estate giants.November 20, 2025
- Zillow blasts Compass’ ‘hidden listing scheme’ ahead of hearingThe first Compass-Zillow hearing begins Nov. 18. Plus, Batton class status denied; Lutz trial date is set; Alexander brothers sex trafficking trial to proceed.November 13, 2025
- ‘Playmakers’: Zillow exec on ‘liberating agents,’ rethinking rulesWatch the conversation as Errol Samuelson shares the “real significance” of Zillow’s ChatGPT integration and explains why IDX rules need to evolve.November 12, 2025
- Zillow makes double-digit gains in revenue, profits in Q3The company’s mortgage and rentals divisions drove significant growth during a quarter marked by lawsuits and “more noise around hidden listings.”Updated October 30, 2025
- Zillow unveils messaging tool; Realtor.com to offer satellite viewsPlus, a Cloze-Courted integration; AI renovation startup launches; Rayse expands with SFAR partnership; REA Group acquires majority stake in Planitar.October 30, 2025
- Compass seeks Redfin CEO docs in Zillow case, alleges ‘conspiracy’The brokerage is requesting blog post drafts allegedly written in mid-April 2025. Meanwhile, a seven-year floor plans case comes to an end.October 27, 2025
- NAR policies ‘didn’t contemplate’ AI — so now what?Zillow’s ChatGPT integration has sparked conversations about innovation, transparency and how the industry should navigate an increasingly AI-driven world.October 24, 2025
- Zillow’s ChatGPT integration forces industry reckoningMLSs and other leaders scramble to understand the implications of this first-of-its kind push into the AI space — and how to ensure listing data is protected.October 22, 2025
- Zillow ushers in the next era of real estate with the Zillow App in ChatGPTAs the first real estate brand with an app in ChatGPT, Zillow is setting the standard for responsible AI innovation, built on trust, compliance, collaboration.
- How Zillow sees its relationship with agents and brokersRealizing it was “inextricably linked to the entire industry,” the portal began investing in tools for all agents, not just paying customers, said COO Jun Choo.September 16, 2025
- Zillow challenges Compass’ request to depose co-founderZillow made claims of harassment in a filing that also showed it offered Compass a “broader national partnership” before announcing its private listing ban.September 12, 2025
- Zillow adds AI-powered Virtual Staging to ShowcaseThe new tool can instantly add different kinds of furniture to listing photos, “a step forward in making home shopping more immersive,” the company says.September 10, 2025
- ‘Open the doors wide’: NYC agents on why listing transparency is key to successIn NYC’s tight market, transparency is key. Savvy buyers need full listing access—it's not a luxury, it's a competitive edge.
- SkyTour gives buyers a bird’s-eye view — and agents a new edgeSkyTour, now available on eligible Zillow Showcase listings, turns drone footage into an interactive, 3D experience.
- The industry leaders dogpiling on ZillowFrom the Inman Connect stage to CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” the CEOs of CoStar, Realtor.com and Compass took hits at the home search giant this week.August 2, 2025
- Inside Zillow’s summer launch: 5 new tools built for agentsThese five new features help agents keep buyers moving, answer questions and keep tours on track.
- ‘Unfiltered’: An ‘easy win’ for Zillow in Compass suit?Watch the conversation with Ed Zorn, CRMLS VP and general counsel, as he shares his take on several pending lawsuits and the fate of the Sitzer/Burnett appeal.July 26, 2025
- Zillow to Compass: We’re not legally required to work with youA new filing from the top home search site denies wrongdoing, offering a detailed defense of its listings rules as it pushes back on the brokerage’s lawsuit.July 17, 2025
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- Brush up on the paint colors that can increase a home’s sale priceFrom olive green kitchens to navy blue bedrooms, Zillow’s paint color study offers data-driven insights agents can use to maximize listing appeal.
- Zillow report: Northeast buyers battle it out, Sun Belt cools offZillow reveals the markets where buyers face fierce competition and where deals are easier to score.
- Zillow gains more support for new listing policyA third brokerage has endorsed the portal’s pro-MLS stance. Meanwhile, Zillow is phasing out its two-tab search display for markets with no commingling rules.April 26, 2025
- Home value forecast takes a rare negative turnZillow’s predicted difference from March 2025 to March 2026 went from barely positive to down 1.7%. And ongoing economic uncertainty isn’t helping.April 21, 2025
- The latest on Zillow’s new listings rules as 2nd brokerage commitsNextHome joins eXp as an official partner in the move to bar listings that are publicly marketed but off-MLS, while eXp explains how its Exclusives fit in.April 11, 2025
- Zillow to bar publicly marketed listings not shared via MLSThe move, endorsed by eXp, could affect listings that are promoted via social media, yard signs and other means allowed by NAR’s “delayed marketing” policy.April 10, 2025
- The ‘magic number’ of listing views for a fast saleNew Zillow research explains which metrics can predict a listing’s length of time on the market — and what sellers can do to speed up the process.April 5, 2025
- Private listing networks harm buyers, sellers and agentsZillow CEO Jeremy Wacksman explains why this issue matters for the future of real estate.
- Could Zillow buy Redfin? Analysts weigh inA new rentals partnership is a “win-win” that seems to have moved the real estate rivals closer together — and could potentially influence a bigger deal.February 26, 2025
- 5 rental market realities Zillow is tackling head-onOur mission: bring the same innovation, transparency, and ease to renting that we’ve brought to home shopping.
- ‘Super app’ success helped Zillow outperform the market in 2024The home search giant beat revenue expectations in Q4 as it continued to make big strides in mortgages and rentals, and announced a new partnership with Redfin.February 11, 2025
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- Zillow sees big revenue boost as it continues to beat expectationsGrowth across all major divisions, which the company attributed to strong conversions and agent partnerships, produced double-digit gains in the third quarter.November 6, 2024
- How Private Listing Networks harm agents & consumersIn a video interview, Zillow President Susan Daimler discusses how private listing networks limit buyer access and may lower sale prices for sellers.
- 9 important agent takeaways from the NAR lawsuit settlementUnderstand what agents need to know about practice changes so they can thrive in the post-settlement environment.
- Zillow continues to outperform industry, beat expectationsRevenue was up 13% in Q2, and the company — now with a new CEO — said it's in a strong position: “We have the most customers, we work with the best partners."August 7, 2024
- Zillow revenue up thanks to big gains in rentals and mortgagesThe company reported better-than-expected revenue of $529 million in Q1 — a 13% improvement from a year ago — and hinted at further monetizing its audience.May 1, 2024
- Zillow beat revenue expectations in fourth quarterWhile still posting a net loss, the company reported higher-than-expected revenue from its residential and rental businesses as Premier Agent held steady.February 13, 2024
- Zillow ‘well positioned to thrive’ despite commissions trial outcomeDuring the Q3 earnings call, CEO Rich Barton discussed the Sitzer/Burnett verdict and how it could affect Zillow — and the industry as a whole.November 1, 2023
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- Zillow beats expectations with fourth quarter earnings resultsThe Seattle-based real estate giant reported revenue of $435 million, exceeding its estimate of $413 million.February 15, 2023
- Zillow earnings dip, but beat company’s forecastsThird-quarter revenue came in at $483 million, above company expectations, but CEO Rich Barton said the market is "super challenging to predict right now."November 2, 2022
