"On February 6, 2026, U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas denied a preliminary injunction sought by Compass, allowing Zillow to continue enforcing its Listing Access Standards. The key reasons for the judge's decision include: No Likelihood of Success: The judge ruled that Compass failed to demonstrate a "likelihood of success on the merits" regarding its antitrust claims. Insufficient Evidence of Monopoly: Compass did not provide enough evidence that Zillow holds monopoly power in the online home search market."
"with the judge noting that consumers can easily use multiple platforms. Failure to Prove Conspiracy: The court found no direct evidence of an illegal "quid pro quo" or conspiracy between Zillow and Redfin to boycott rival listings. Lack of Irreparable Harm: The judge was skeptical of Compass's claim of irreparable harm, noting that only a tiny fraction (roughly 0.06%) of their listings had actually been removed due to the policy."
U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas denied Compass's preliminary injunction request, allowing Zillow to keep enforcing its Listing Access Standards. The court found Compass failed to show a likelihood of success on antitrust claims and concluded that Compass did not present sufficient evidence that Zillow has monopoly power in the online home-search market, noting consumer ability to use multiple platforms. The court found no direct evidence of an illegal quid pro quo between Zillow and Redfin and doubted claims of irreparable harm, noting only about 0.06% of Compass listings were removed. The antitrust suit will proceed to discovery with a trial expected later in 2026.
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