Illinois bill targets private real estate listings with new disclosure rules
A new Illinois bill would require most home listings to be advertised online within one day unless sellers opt out.
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Compass, NWMLS clash over document production in antitrust suit
Compass accuses NWMLS of delaying document production in their antitrust lawsuit, with trial now set for October 2026.
Compass, Zillow deliver closing arguments in antitrust hearing
Compass and Zillow delivered closing arguments in court over Zillow’s listing access policy, with Judge Vargas questioning both sides.
Compass, Zillow debate irreparable harm at hearing
Expert witnesses for Compass and Zillow debated competition and consumer effects in the ongoing antitrust hearing over Zillow’s policy.
Inside Zillow’s legal storm: From RESPA to job discrimination
Zillow is facing seven lawsuits in 2025 including allegations antitrust, copyright, discrimination and RESPA violations.
Cummins Advisors makes the move to Baird & Warner
Team leader Peter Cummins cited differences in ideology surrounding private listings as what prompted him to leave @properties
Compass taps former NAR settlement attorney Ethan Glass as chief legal officer
Glass represented the National Association of Realtors in the Sitzer-Burnett lawsuit, and Compass in its lawsuit against Northwest MLS.
Zillow wants to be the hub for consumers and agents
Zillow Group posted double-digit revenue growth and $2 million in net income in Q2 2025 despite a relatively slow housing market.
Douglas Elliman doesn’t want private listings to be the norm
Despite a slow second quarter, Douglas Elliman recorded its strongest first half of the year since 2022.
NorthstarMLS says no to delayed marketing exempt listings
The Minnesota-based MLS is adopting NAR’s mandatory Multiple Listing Options policy but will not implement delayed listings.