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CRMLS unveils "Limited Exposure Coming Soon" option for sellers
16+ min ago (438+ words) In response to broker feedback, the California-based MLS has added a new option for coming-soon listings allowing sellers to forego broad internet distribution. 'Limited Exposure Coming Soon': Instructions for the new listing status known as "Limited Exposure Coming Soon" were…...
Consumer Federation Petitions FTC and DOJ to Investigate Compass Over MLS Partnerships " RISMedia
2+ hour, 34+ min ago (670+ words) Specifically, the letter calls out Compass's partnership with Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)announced back in Aprilto take the Chicago-based MLS's platform (and its private network) nationwide." Since the announcement of this foundational partnership, the letter notes that Compass has…...
Zillow says it is protecting consumers, the lawsuit points elsewhere
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (680+ words) This op-ed argues Zillow's lawsuit against Compass and MRED is less about consumer protection and more about controlling access to MLS listing data and monetizing visibility. It ties the dispute to NAR's March 2025 seller options policy, MRED's local rule changes,…...
Real estate giants clash in court over marketing claims
11+ hour, 44+ min ago (446+ words) Real estate giants Domain and realestate. com. au have accused each other of making false claims in a fiery tit-for-tat legal clash. In a lawsuit filed to the Federal Court in May, Domain alleged REA, which operates realestate. com. au,…...
Koot: Why Realtors matter even more in times of uncertainty
4+ hour, 54+ min ago (669+ words) Courtney Zwicker June 30, 2026 REM Editorial Team June 30, 2026 Jordana Springgay June 29, 2026 Courtney Zwicker June 25, 2026 REM Editorial Team February 27, 2026 Andrew Fogliato June 12, 2026 Courtney Zwicker May 28, 2026 Matthew Emek May 25, 2026 Courtney Zwicker March 30, 2026 Courtney Zwicker May 22, 2026 Courtney Zwicker May 12, 2026 Courtney Zwicker April 27, 2026 REM Editorial…...
Consumer groups ask FTC and DOJ to probe Compass MLS deals
8+ hour, 31+ min ago (363+ words) A coalition led by the Consumer Federation of America asked the FTC and DOJ to investigate Compass agreements with multiple MLSs. The July 1 letter alleges the deals expand off-MLS private listing networks that reduce transparency and raise competition and fair…...
Zillow CFO Warns of "Downward Spiral" as Hearing in Compass/MRED Lawsuit Heats Up " RISMedia
16+ hour, 29+ min ago (872+ words) CHICAGO'Zillow Chief Financial Officer Jeremy Hofmann testified Wednesday afternoon that a permanent loss of Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)s listing feed could trigger what he called a "downward spiral" for Zillows business, as testimony continued in the preliminary injunction…...
Zillow kicks off antitrust showdown against Chicago MLS and Compass
17+ hour, 45+ min ago (561+ words) "Velvet ropes," hardball tactics and country club whispers take center stage in federal court The battle for control over American real estate data entered a Chicago federal courtroom Wednesday, as Zillow faced off against Lise-based Midwest Real Estate Data and…...
How to scrape real estate data from Quinto Andar using the Minexa API
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (497+ words) Quinto Andar publishes thousands of property listings across Brazilian cities, updated continuously. If you are building a dataset of house prices, neighborhood trends, or listing volumes in Rio de Janeiro, pulling that data manually is not realistic at any meaningful…...
Consumer groups urge DOJ, FTC to review Compass-MLS agreements
19+ hour, 36+ min ago (568+ words) The Consumer Federation of America and other organizations warned that such deals raise "serious consumer protection, competition, and fair housing concerns." 'Serious consumer protection concerns': The Consumer Federation of America (CFA) led the request to the federal agencies to investigate…...