Zillow and Redfin settle FTC antitrust case over their rental listings partnership

Zillow and Redfin reached a settlement with the FTC over a 2025 rental listings partnership the agency said violated antitrust law. The proposed deal lets Redfin keep syndicating Zillow listings but requires it to restart its own rental advertising business without the earlier restrictions.

The settlement signals continued FTC scrutiny of platform partnerships that look like distribution deals but may reduce competition. For real estate marketplaces, it reinforces that data syndication and advertising agreements can trigger antitrust concerns when they limit rivals’ ability to sell or compete independently.