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Zillow is suing MRED and Compass in a legal battle that could completely reshape the future of real estate listings in America.

In this episode of Dishin’ Dirt, Gary Pickren breaks down the exploding controversy over private listings, hidden inventory, MLS control, and buyer access to homes. After tens of thousands of Chicago-area listings suddenly disappeared from Zillow, the industry was forced to confront a major question:

Who actually controls listing visibility — the seller, the brokerage, the MLS, or the real estate portals?

This episode dives into:

• Zillow’s antitrust lawsuit against MRED and Compass
• Why 43,000 listings vanished from Zillow
• The fight over private and “exclusive” listings
• Clear Cooperation and delayed marketing rules
• Whether hidden listings hurt buyers and sellers
• Why brokerages are pushing private inventory strategies
• The ethics and business implications of pocket listings
• How this impacts agents, consumers, and the future of housing transparency

Whether you’re a Realtor, broker, investor, homebuyer, or seller, this conversation affects you.

Because the real question is no longer just how homes are sold…

It’s who gets access to them.

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* Gary serves on the South Carolina Real Estate Commission as a Commissioner. The opinions expressed herein are his opinions and are not necessarily the opinions of the SC Real Estate Commission. This podcast is not to be considered legal advice. Please consult an attorney in your area.