Zillow Settles Antitrust Lawsuit With The FTC
Zillow and Redfin have settled an antitrust lawsuit with the FTC, ending a controversial partnership.
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The story so far
Zillow and Redfin have agreed to end their rental listings partnership as part of a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC had alleged that the partnership was anti-competitive. The Arizona Attorney General's office announced that the companies must pay $2 million in fines.
The settlement resolves a lawsuit filed by the FTC, which accused Zillow and Redfin of engaging in an unlawful agreement that harmed competition in the rental listings market. The FTC's complaint focused on the exclusive nature of the partnership, which allegedly restricted competition and innovation. The Verge and CBS News both note that the FTC's action was aimed at promoting fair competition in the real estate market.
The settlement terms and the specific changes Zillow and Redfin must make to their business practices are not fully detailed in the reporting. The Arizona AG's office stated that the companies must end their illegal deal, but the exact nature of the changes required by the FTC is not specified. The WSJ and Engadget do not provide additional details on the settlement terms or the impact on consumers.
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The reporting (5)
- Redfin and Zillow must change unlawful agreement that hurts competition, FTC says CBS News · 7h ago
- Zillow and Redfin settle FTC antitrust case over their rental listings partnership The Verge · 7h ago
- FTC Reaches Settlement With Zillow, Redfin Over Antitrust Concerns WSJ · 7h ago
- Arizona AG: Zillow, Redfin must pay $2 million, end illegal deal AZ Family · 7h ago
- Zillow Settles Antitrust Lawsuit With The FTC Engadget · 7h ago
The obvious questions
What was the nature of the partnership between Zillow and Redfin?
The partnership involved rental listings, with the FTC alleging that it was exclusive and anti-competitive.
What is the financial penalty for Zillow and Redfin?
The companies must pay $2 million in fines, according to the Arizona Attorney General's office.
What changes must Zillow and Redfin make to their business practices?
The settlement requires the companies to end their illegal deal, but the specific changes are not detailed in the reporting.
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