The latest on Zillow

A disputed report, which received funding from Zillow competitor CoStar, found that ZHL borrowers paid more than those who used other lenders between 2022-2024.

Instead of opposing the transfer, CoStar General Counsel Gene Boxer said the company is looking forward to “holding Zillow to account in its own backyard.”

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.

The Federal Trade Commission and five states claim a rental listings partnership formed by the two companies earlier this year violates antitrust laws.

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.

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.

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.

On day one of a hearing tied to Compass’ private listing ban lawsuit, attorneys painted sharply different pictures of the two real estate giants.

The first Compass-Zillow hearing begins Nov. 18. Plus, Batton class status denied; Lutz trial date is set; Alexander brothers sex trafficking trial to proceed.

Watch the conversation as Errol Samuelson shares the “real significance” of Zillow’s ChatGPT integration and explains why IDX rules need to evolve.

The company’s mortgage and rentals divisions drove significant growth during a quarter marked by lawsuits and “more noise around hidden listings.”

Plus, a Cloze-Courted integration; AI renovation startup launches; Rayse expands with SFAR partnership; REA Group acquires majority stake in Planitar.

The brokerage is requesting blog post drafts allegedly written in mid-April 2025. Meanwhile, a seven-year floor plans case comes to an end.

Zillow’s ChatGPT integration has sparked conversations about innovation, transparency and how the industry should navigate an increasingly AI-driven world.

MLSs 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.

Realizing 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.

Zillow made claims of harassment in a filing that also showed it offered Compass a “broader national partnership” before announcing its private listing ban.

The new tool can instantly add different kinds of furniture to listing photos, “a step forward in making home shopping more immersive,” the company says.