Zillow Says Agreement Is a Win for Renters — Not a Scheme
In a Tuesday statement, Zillow fired back, framing the arrangement as a rising tide that lifts all boats — or at least all apartment seekers.
“We consented to consolidation and look forward to demonstrating how our listing syndication with Redfin benefits renters and property managers,” a Zillow spokesperson said, calling the relationship “pro-competitive and pro-consumer.”
The company argues that the partnership expanded access to multifamily listings and connects property managers with more motivated renters, ultimately filling vacancies faster. Zillow insisted it remains “confident in this partnership and the value it provides.”
The New York Attorney General’s Office declined to comment. Representatives for Redfin, the FTC, and the other states did not immediately respond.
Legal Teams Assemble for a Regulatory Showdown
The courtroom roster reads like a who’s-who of antitrust litigators:
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FTC: Allyson M. Maltas; Dennis C. Barghaan Jr. (U.S. Attorney’s Office, E.D. Va.)
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Virginia: Tyler T. Henry
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Arizona: Connor B. Nolan
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New York: Amy E. McFarlane, Elinor R. Hoffmann, Maria L. Di Lauro, Michael D. Schwartz
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Washington: Amy N. L. Hanson, Tyler W. Arnold
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Connecticut: Julian A. Q. Reyes, Nicole A. Demers
On the defense side:
