The following are the key points:
• Real estate brokerage firm, REX has been battling Zillow and its affiliate companies, Trulia and the Multiple Listing Services, under a civil racketeering law because of alleged conspiracies to prevent REX homes from appearing on their websites.
• A recent court ruling dismissed REX’s request for a new trial, leaving them with a sour taste and their fists clenched in anger. They’re not accepting this verdict, though, and have decided to appeal the decision. High drama indeed!
• This feud has been ongoing for quite some time as it’s like a real estate version of the Game of Thrones – minus the dragons, sadly.
• According to REX, Zillow et al have been intentionally making it difficult for consumers to find and view REX-listed homes. It’s like trying to find a needle in a haystack under a moonless night!
• The latest court ruling was a blow to REX, but they stand resolute, ready to take additional legal measures. It’s like the courtroom version of a wrestling match!
My hot take:
REX vs Zillow: A Clash Of Real Estate Titans
Real Estate World’s Answer to a Pro-Wrestling Brawl
Just when you thought the real estate world was all business suits and classy open houses, here comes a spicy feud that would make Game of Thrones seem like child’s play! Welcome to the drama that is REX vs Zillow.
We’ve got REX, the determined rookie, alleging that Zillow, our reigning champ, has been playing dirty. REX accuses Zillow of pushing their listings to the underground cricket-infested basement of their website, where only the bravest web surfers dare to venture.
Recent Court Ruling: A Sour Pill for REX
When hoping for a rematch in the form of a new trial, REX was met with a cold, hard “no” from our esteemed judges. But fear not, this setback has only fired up REX, who are now appealing this ruling. Talk about stubborn determination!
The Fallout: All’s Fair In Love and Property Listing?
In the aftermath, both parties have taken to their respective corners, and it’s all-out war on the real estate front. Forget about A Song of Ice and Fire, this tussle between REX and Zillow is the epic we never knew we needed!
All in all, it seems like REX is not going down without a fight, and Zillow better have its gloves on. It’s a messy battle, but hey, one person’s drama might be another’s entertainment. So grab your popcorn, folks; this isn’t over yet. It’s going to be a bumpy, yet entertaining ride in the world of real estate.
Original article: https://www.inman.com/2024/02/05/rex-appeals-latest-court-loss-aims-to-keep-fighting-zillow/
