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.

Current Status:

While enforcement remains in place, this is not a final judgment. The antitrust lawsuit will continue into the discovery phase, with a trial expected later in 2026. Compass CEO Robert Reffkin stated the decision is “not a loss” and that the firm will continue to fight to protect its agents.

Boston condos for sale and the Bottom Line:

Even though Compass CEO Robert Reffkin stated that this decision is “not a loss” and that the firm will continue to fight on, make no mistake this is a major setback for them.

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