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Historical reference of dismissed or closed real estate lawsuits and their precedential impact.
5
Total Cases
0
Settled Cases
N/A
Total Settlements
Filed
2020
Jurisdiction
District of Columbia
Plaintiff Firm
Independent counsel
Next Milestone
Dismissed with prejudice; TAN may re-file
Key Issue
Challenge to NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP) regarding off-MLS and pocket listings
Impact
Dismissed January 14, 2025 after nearly 5 years of litigation; TAN retains right to re-file
Filed
June 2025
Jurisdiction
New York Federal Court
Plaintiff Firm
Compass Inc. (plaintiff)
Next Milestone
Case dismissed — Zillow Preview launched March 17, 2026
Key Issue
Compass 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
Impact
Case resolved when Zillow launched 'Zillow Preview' on March 17, 2026, ending its ban on pre-market listings. Compass voluntarily dismissed all claims without prejudice on March 18, 2026. The outcome signals that competitive pressure and market forces — rather than litigation — can drive platform policy changes.
Filed
2021
Jurisdiction
Federal Courts (District + Appellate + Supreme Court)
Plaintiff Firm
REX Real Estate (plaintiff)
Next Milestone
Case closed — Supreme Court denied rehearing December 15, 2025
Key Issue
REX alleged NAR's optional 'no-commingling' MLS policy unfairly restricted competition by requiring certain listings to be displayed separately from MLS listings, disadvantaging non-MLS brokerages like REX
Impact
Case closed after Supreme Court declined to hear appeal for the second time (December 15, 2025). Federal district and appellate courts consistently ruled in NAR's favor, finding no antitrust violation. NAR voluntarily repealed the no-commingling rule in 2025 due to declining relevance. Outcome provides legal clarity that MLS display rules do not inherently violate antitrust law.
Filed
2024
Jurisdiction
Federal District Court
Plaintiff Firm
Pro Se / Independent
Next Milestone
Case closed — potential appeal window open
Key Issue
Plaintiff challenged NAR's mandatory membership requirements for MLS access, alleging antitrust violations and unconstitutional compelled association
Impact
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.