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Hardy v. National Association of Realtors
Filed
2024
Jurisdiction
Federal District Court
Plaintiff Firm
Pro Se / Independent
Next Milestone
Case closed — potential appeal window open
Plaintiff challenged NAR's mandatory membership requirements for MLS access, alleging antitrust violations and unconstitutional compelled association
Case dismissed March 30, 2026. Judge Grey ruled the mandatory membership claims were 'contradicted by reality.' NAR's second membership-related win in one week.
Hardy Filed
2024Complaint filed challenging NAR mandatory membership rules
Briefing Completed
2025Both sides submit briefs on motion to dismiss
Case Dismissed
March 30, 2026Judge Grey dismisses all claims; rules mandatory membership claims contradicted by reality
Category
Dismissed/ClosedBuyer-broker commission rules (later refiled as Batton 2)
Category
Dismissed/ClosedChallenge to NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP) regarding off-MLS and pocket listings
Category
Dismissed/ClosedCompass alleged Zillow used monopoly power to undermine a competing listing model through its 'private listing' rule requiring one-day MLS sharing; Zillow's policy blocked certain listings from its platform if they were not shared on MLS within one day of being marketed
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