Zillow, the residential portal giant, has reached a settlement in its antitrust lawsuit against Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS), Multiple Listing Service, Inc. (Metro MLS), over discontinuing its integration with ShowingTime+ in favor of MLS Aligned’s listing platform.
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After nearly two months of negotiations, Zillow has finalized the terms of the settlement with ARMLS, Metro MLS, and MLS Aligned, allowing for the restoration of integrations with ShowingTime+.
A joint statement emailed to Inman read, “We are pleased to announce that Zillow, ShowingTime+, MLS Aligned, ARMLS, and METRO MLS have come to a resolution. All parties are committed to enhancing the showing experience for their members. With this resolution, optional integration and use of both Aligned Showings and ShowingTime will be available within MLS Aligned regions, including ARMLS and METRO MLS.”
This settlement marks the end of a nine-month dispute between Zillow, ARMLS, Metro MLS, and MLS Aligned.
In December 2023, Zillow filed a lawsuit against ARMLS and Metro MLS, alleging violations of antitrust laws in their decision to disable integrations with ShowingTime in favor of MLS Aligned’s platform. ARMLS discontinued its integration in December, with Metro MLS following suit in February 2024.
Zillow criticized the timing of the decision, claiming it was an attempt to give MLS Aligned a monopoly in their respective regions.
ARMLS and Metro MLS defended their actions, arguing that the introduction of MLS Aligned increased competition in the market.
The case has now been closed with prejudice, preventing Zillow from refiling it.
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