"Redfin announced its policy just days after Zillow announced its policy, which bans listings that have been publicly marketed for more than one business day prior to being input into the MLS. However, unlike Zillow who began enforcing its policy in late June, Redfin has yet to enforce its nearly identical policy, despite it being set to go into effect in September. Redfin has confirmed that the enforcement of its policy is on hold due to its acquisition by Rocket Companies."
"In the letter, Compass noted that is has already deposed Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman and has issued two subpoenas looking for documents related to Redfin's delayed listing standards policy and the firm's rental syndication deal with Zillow, which is currently under scrutiny from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and five states' attorneys general. According to the letter, in addition to these documents, Compass is now asking Redfin to turn over the draft versions of Kelman's blog post announcing its listing standards policy."
"In addition to these requests of Redfin, Compass and Zillow filed a separate joint letter asking Judge Vargas to address some issues before the fast approaching preliminary injunction hearing, which is scheduled for Nov. 18 2025. The largest dispute between the two firms involves a Compass affiliated real estate agent, who Compass wishes to call as a witness at the preliminary injunction hearing, during which Compass is hoping to convince the court to block Zillow from enforcing its policy."
Zillow implemented a ban on listings publicly marketed for more than one business day before MLS entry and began enforcing it in late June. Redfin announced a nearly identical policy but has delayed enforcement, citing its acquisition by Rocket Companies and a planned September effective date. Compass deposed Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman and issued subpoenas seeking documents about Redfin's delayed listing standards and a rental syndication deal with Zillow, which faces scrutiny from the FTC and five state attorneys general. Compass also requested draft blog posts and is contesting procedural witness disclosures ahead of a November 18, 2025 preliminary injunction hearing.
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