Overview
- The ruling lets Zillow continue enforcing its Listing Access Standards, which bar listings publicly advertised for more than one business day before appearing via IDX or VOW feeds.
- U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas declined to issue a preliminary injunction after a four-day evidentiary hearing, finding Compass failed to show a likelihood of success.
- The court found insufficient evidence that Zillow conspired with Redfin and described Compass’s conspiracy theory as unsupported by the record.
- Vargas said Compass can keep using its three‑phase marketing strategy, but Zillow may choose not to display those listings on its platform.
- Compass cited declines in engagement and seller participation, while Zillow called the decision a clear victory and said the broader antitrust case will proceed.