CRMLS alleges that Compass has engaged in a long-standing campaign to alter cooperation policies while attempting to benefit from the service's data without contributing its own for-sale listings. By seeking this court intervention, the organization aims to confirm that its operational requirements are procompetitive and legally sound, rather than the antitrust violations Compass has alleged. The conflict extends beyond a single dispute, as CRMLS claims Compass has threatened other listing services that refuse to capitulate to its demands.
CRMLS Takes Legal Offensive Against Compass Over Listing Policies
Facing a September threat of antitrust litigation from Compass, the California Regional Multiple Listing Service has filed for a declaratory judgment in the Southern District of New York. The move aims to validate its cooperation rules, which the MLS claims are essential for maintaining a transparent and equitable real estate marketplace.
To counter what it describes as corporate intimidation, CRMLS is launching the MLS Cooperation Legal Defense Fund. This initiative seeks support from consumer advocates, industry vendors, and fellow associations to defend the collaborative model. CEO Art Carter stated that the litigation is not merely a defense of the organization, but a safeguard for a marketplace that relies on the shared contributions of its 93,000 subscribers. According to Carter, the court’s ruling will determine whether Compass can continue to access shared resources while withholding its own inventory from the cooperative ecosystem.
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