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Zillow victorious in false advertising suit with discount brokerage

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Real estate giant Zillow came out victorious in its years-long legal battle with discount brokerage REX Real Estate. In January 2022, NAR filed a countersuit claiming that REX uses false advertising and misleading claims to deceive consumers in violation of the Lanham Act, but the countersuit was dismissed in late April 2022.

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Judge in Zillow suit allows REX’s false advertising claims to stand

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A federal court judge concluded on Friday that in regard to REX’s false advertising claims against Zillow, the firm has proven “falsity.” REX ceased its brokerage operations in mid-May of 2022. When Zillow launched its two-tab design, the company also created an “FAQ” page clarifying the differences between the tabs.

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REX appeals latest court ruling in its ongoing battle with Zillow

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REX Real Estate is back again trying to get a new trial in its false advertising lawsuit against Zillow. On Monday, the now defunct discount brokerage filed an appeal with the U.S. In mid-May 2022, REX ceased its brokerage operations.

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Judge denies Zillow’s motion for summary judgement in the REX suit

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Things are continuing to heat up in Zillow Group’s legal battle with discount brokerage REX Homes , as the September 18, 2023, trial date looms ever closer. In mid-May 2022, REX ceased its brokerage operations. REX chose to use Zillow’s services to advertise their for-sale properties on Zillow – for free.

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Real Estate Tech Demo Day: Adwerx

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Adwerx is the only digital advertising service designed specifically for leading mortgage lenders to automate compliant, individualized ads for loan officers and branches, and deploy digital marketing at scale to reach prospects directly, build brand awareness, and increase the productivity, recruiting, and retention of loan officers. #1.

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Judge dismisses antitrust claims against NAR, Zillow

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Zilly also pointed out the unlike other brokerage, Zillow continued to display REX’s listings. In January 2022, NAR filed a countersuit claiming that REX uses false advertising and misleading claims to deceive consumers in violation of the Lanham Act, but the countersuit was dismissed in late April 2022.

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Zillow moves to have REX suit dismissed

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Two months prior, in January 2021 , Zillow began moving homes out of its initial search results for sellers who chose not to use agents adhering to the NAR and local multiple listing service (MLS) practices, creating a two-tab design for agent listings and “other listings.” In mid-May 2022, REX ceased its brokerage operations.