Zillow and Redfin Resolve Antitrust Allegations with FTC
Zillow and Redfin have reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) concerning allegations that their 2025 agreement violated antitrust laws related to rental listings. The initial claims accused the companies of colluding to stifle competition, which potentially led to fewer choices and increased costs for consumers in the rental market.
As part of the alleged terms of this agreement, Zillow was said to have paid Redfin to distribute its rental listings, while Redfin reportedly agreed to halt its own advertising operations and refrain from competing with Zillow in the multifamily listings segment.
Settlement Details and Future Implications
The FTC’s settlement proposal enables Redfin to carry on syndicating Zillow’s rental listings but without the restrictive competitive conditions stipulated in their prior arrangement. Importantly, Redfin is now required to revive its rental listings advertising business, which had been scaled down due to the original partnership.
Daniel Guarnera, head of the FTC’s Bureau of Competition, remarked that this agreement provides an improved and quicker resolution for renters and property management firms compared to the potential outcomes of a trial. Additionally, attorneys general from Arizona, Connecticut, New York, Virginia, and Washington have endorsed the settlement.
Context of Settlement
This resolution is among several recent government settlements addressing corporate antitrust behavior, reminiscent of previous cases like the Live Nation-Ticketmaster situation and actions against Realpage during the Trump administration.
Reporting based on coverage first published by theverge.com.