Compass Faces ‘Uphill Battle’ in Zillow Lawsuit — RISMedia

Compass’ recent lawsuit against Zillow has further muddied the waters after a torrent of legal challenges has rocked the real estate industry in recent years.

While the latest skirmish could redefine how real estate law, MLS policy and consumer access to home listings evolve, industry attorneys say Compass faces an “uphill battle” to prove that its claims against the listing portal hold merit. 

What Compass needs to bolster its case

Compass’ litigation maintains that Zillow is engaging in antitrust behavior by using its monopoly power to corral big-name brokerages such as eXp and Redfin into a conspiracy against certain private listings—specifically, properties marketed on alternative platforms or through “private” networks, but withheld…