Zillow, Redfin strike deal with FTC to avoid trial
Redfin can keep receiving syndicated rental listings from Zillow but will restart its own rental listings business by 2027. And Zillow has agreed to help.
August 24, 2026
The latest on Zillow
- Tuccori, Batton lawyers battle over feesAttorneys in each case want about one-third of the $120M settlement fund. Plus, Zillow’s SCOTUS petition countered; NAR can’t compel The Agency to supply docs.August 20, 2026
- Zillow RESPA case not over yet as amended filing narrows scopeThe portal said it “will continue to defend this case with the same confidence we’ve had throughout, regardless of how many times the plaintiffs refile.”August 17, 2026
- MLSs must hand over listing data in Sitzer; NAR, Umansky at oddsFlexmls had refused to release MLS data on its platform. Plus, a special master in Sitzer/Burnett is accused of bias; FTC, Zillow want witnesses nixed; more.Updated August 11, 2026
More The latest on Zillow
- Heavy-hitters back Zillow’s SCOTUS petition in securities caseFormer SEC and U.S. Chamber of Commerce officials, among others, are urging the court to grant Zillow’s request for review of an investor lawsuit filed in 2021.August 7, 2026
- Zillow beats Q2 forecasts with 18% spike in revenueA day after laying off 500 employees, the portal giant reported positive momentum in Q2 — but the company’s stock price still fell in after-hours trading.August 5, 2026
- New deal gives Zillow ‘uninterrupted’ access to Realtracs feedThe portal said its Listing Access Standards, which were at the heart of its conflict with the Tennessee-based MLS, “remain in full effect” in the region.August 5, 2026
- Zillow cuts 500+ roles ahead of Q2 earnings releaseIn an online statement, CEO Jeremy Wacksman said the staff reductions would help the company maintain a “disciplined cost structure” and improve efficiency.Updated August 4, 2026
- Compass data suggests listing on Zillow comes at a costThe brokerage released an analysis of its listings showing that those posted on Zillow sold for 1.3% less than “banned” listings. Some experts disagree.July 31, 2026
- Judge dismisses case alleging Zillow violated RESPA, RICO lawsThe Taylor case claimed Zillow incentivized partner agents to steer homebuyers to its mortgage division. The plaintiffs can refile, but must do so by Aug. 17.July 27, 2026
- Zillow, MRED, Compass make 11th-hour bid in latest legal filingsThe portal, MLS and brokerage are anticipating a ruling on whether Zillow will retain access to MRED’s data feeds. The judge could decide as soon as next week.July 10, 2026
- Judge denies FTC request to presume Zillow-Redfin deal ‘unlawful’The court ruled that disputes over key facts remained unresolved and should not be decided ahead of the trial, which is set for August 24.July 9, 2026
- Zillow Pro expands, pulling back the curtain on consumer searchNo search activity is shared without consent, a spokesperson said. Zillow Pro aims “to help agents deepen existing relationships, not prospect strangers.”July 9, 2026
- 2 days in Chicago that could change real estate everywhereAt the Zillow vs. MRED/Compass preliminary injunction hearing, a judge listened to three irreconcilable theories. His ruling could have lasting consequences.Updated July 6, 2026
- Day 1 of Zillow-MRED hearing: Collusion or contradiction?Execs from Zillow, Compass and MRED testified in Chicago on Wednesday in a hearing that could have implications for how listing rules can be enforced.July 2, 2026
- MRED makes bid to compel arbitration in battle with ZillowThe Chicagoland MLS appears to be seeking alternative solutions to a preliminary injunction hearing, which is scheduled to begin this week.June 30, 2026
- Real Brokerage dismissed from Taylor caseA day after Real’s motion to compel arbitration was granted, the plaintiffs moved to dismiss the firm from the antitrust case against Zillow.Updated June 25, 2026
- Judge orders stay in RESPA case involving Zillow, Real and eXpThe ruling also granted Real’s request to compel arbitration. Plus, CoStar filing rejected in MRED case; Compass settles telemarketing complaint.June 23, 2026
- KW, REMAX deals in Batton move forward; CoStar blasts ZillowThe settlements appear close to final approval. Plus, CoStar says Zillow’s trying to “avoid accountability” in copyright case; VU asks court to toss RESPA suit.June 10, 2026
- Zillow rival asks judge to deny injunction in MRED listings battleCoStar, which operates competing portal Homes.com, filed a brief on Wednesday saying the court shouldn’t reward Zillow’s “own anticompetitive conduct.”June 10, 2026
- Realtracs listings still flowing to Zillow as talks continueThe MLS said that while negotiations remain productive, it will not cut any data feeds. Realtracs is also in discussions with three other top search portals.Updated June 8, 2026
- Judge denies Zillow’s request for MRED-Compass calls, emailsThe court said the portal’s request for the allegedly “conspiratorial communications” was “unduly burdensome," but agreed to extend Zillow's TRO against MRED.June 5, 2026
- Dems ask FTC to probe real estate platform referralsTwo U.S. lawmakers sent a letter to the federal agency requesting a review of potentially “deceptive” referral practices on Zillow and other platforms.Updated June 5, 2026
- Zillow will retain access to Realtracs listings — for nowThe Tennessee-based MLS threatened to cut the portal's feed on June 1 because it was violating Realtracs’ IDX rules. Zillow now has another week to comply.June 1, 2026
