Pushing back on ‘monopoly’ claims: While Compass has cited Comscore data showing that Zillow receives at least 60% of U.S. home search traffic, Zillow argues that traffic is not the same as ...

The two parties are working to agree to the terms of the expedited discovery for Compass’s motion for preliminary injunction.

Zillow and Compass will take part in a three-day hearing in late November. Expert witnesses will not be able to testify on ...

The battle between the industry giants over exclusive listings is the latest tussle in the space beset by infighting ...

Compass referred to the rule as the “Zillow ban” in its lawsuit. Compass claimed the rule, which took effect on May 28 and will be enforced starting June 30, is designed to crush competition ...

CoStar files lawsuit against Zillow claiming systematic copyright infringement of photographs distributed across Zillow's ...

Compass alleges that the ‘Zillow Ban’ was enacted to prevent rivals from competing against it and reduces homeowner choice. “In a free and competitive market, competitors’ products and strategies ...

Ultimately, Boero, the marketing chief, believes that Zillow’s market power will force Compass to blink. “Zillow is the most powerful brand in the history of housing,” Boero said.

Compass says the “Zillow ban” complicates its marketing strategy. Although the rule doesn’t directly prohibit private listings, homes listed on Compass’ website as “coming soon” must ...

Compass contends that, as a result of Zillow’s current policy, homes listed for more than a day on Compass.com would not be included on Zillow once the seller opts to advertise them more broadly.