The lawsuit against NAR seeks treble damages for anti-competitive practices that removed PLS from the market, depriving consumers of an alternative to the monopolized MLS system. It alleges collusion by NAR-affiliated MLSs to enforce the Clear Cooperation Policy, which mandates listings be submitted within one day, effectively dismantling pocket listing platforms. The CCP benefits larger brokerages while harming smaller firms. This case defends innovation and consumer choice against an organization prioritizing control over cooperation, affecting sellers’ ability to market discreetly and limiting buyers' access to homes.
The lawsuit seeks treble damages for the unlawful and anti-competitive conduct that forced PLS out of the market and deprived consumers and agents of a much-needed alternative to the outdated and monopolized MLS system.
The complaint alleges that NAR and its affiliated multiple listing services colluded to eliminate competition from PLS through the adoption and enforcement of the Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP), effectively shutting down any viable pocket listing platforms.
This lawsuit is about defending innovation and consumer choice in a market long dominated by entrenched gatekeepers.
The policy eliminated a valuable tool for consumers and agents: the ability to explore off-MLS options without coercive penalties. The CCP was never about cooperation—it was about control.
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