Compass Drops the Hammer: The Lawsuit That Could Reshape Real Estate

2025-06-27

Hey friends, This episode’s not just big—it’s industry-shaking. Compass just filed an antitrust lawsuit against Zillow. And as someone who lives and breathes real estate—and proudly reps Compass—I’m telling you: this one could reshape how every American buys and sells a home. Here’s the scoop: Zillow quietly rolled out a new 24-hour rule. If you publicly market a home—even just mention it—it must be on the MLS and on Zillow’s site within 24 hours. If not? The listing is banned from Zillow. Forever. ...

Hey friends,

This episode’s not just big—it’s industry-shaking.

Compass just filed an antitrust lawsuit against Zillow. And as someone who lives and breathes real estate—and proudly reps Compass—I’m telling you: this one could reshape how every American buys and sells a home.

Here’s the scoop:

Zillow quietly rolled out a new 24-hour rule. If you publicly market a home—even just mention it—it must be on the MLS and on Zillow’s site within 24 hours. If not? The listing is banned from Zillow. Forever.

Think about that.

One company deciding whether your client’s home can be seen by the 227 million people who use their platform each month.

So Compass said no. Actually, they said hell no—and hit back with a federal antitrust lawsuit in New York.

In this episode, I’m breaking it all down:

What Zillow’s rule really means (and why it’s not as innocent as it sounds)
How Compass’s Private Exclusives empower clients, not hide homes
Why this lawsuit invokes the Sherman Antitrust Act—yep, the one that broke up Standard Oil
What’s really at stake here (spoiler: it’s not just listings—it’s the future of real estate tech)
And the three paths forward that could totally change our industry

Whether you’re a Compass agent, a seller who wants more control, or just someone who loves juicy real estate drama, this episode is your front-row seat.

This isn’t just about Compass vs. Zillow.

This is about innovation vs domination.

Options vs. monopolies.

And what kind of future we all want in this industry.

Let’s get into it.

If you ever want to buy or sell a property anywhere in the world, our team would be honored to help get you to your next destination.

Until next time, stay curious, stay hungry, and as always… stay ALL IN!

Amit Bhuta

COMPASS

ALL IN Miami Group

Licensed Real Estate Agent

(305) 439-3031 Mobile