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Zillow Under Fire: What Every Homebuyer Needs to Know About the Latest Lawsuit

Zillow Under Fire: What Every Homebuyer Needs to Know About the Latest Lawsuit

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 Everything you need to know about Zillow getting sued. Grant Clayton, the founder and CEO of 1 Percent Lists, breaks down the recent class-action lawsuit filed against Zillow. He explains that the lawsuit accuses Zillow of anti-competitive practices that ultimately harm homebuyers. Clayton details how Zillow's "Flex" program, an agent referral system, plays a central role in these allegations. According to Clayton, when a potential homebuyer clicks to speak with an agent on Zillow, they are often connected with a "Zillow Flex" agent. These agents, he claims, are part of an exclusive program and are required to pay Zillow a significant referral fee, which can be as high as 40% of their commission upon a successful sale. Clayton argues that this fee structure creates a situation where real estate agents are incentivized to charge higher commission rates to offset the hefty fee paid to Zillow. This, in turn, can lead to inflated home prices for consumers. He further explains that the agents in the Flex program are often part of large, high-powered teams that can handle the volume of leads and afford the referral fees, which, he suggests, can stifle competition from smaller, independent agents or those who charge lower commissions. Clayton expresses his belief that this practice is not only unethical but also a violation of consumer protection laws. He highlights the lack of transparency in the process, as most homebuyers are unaware of the significant referral fees involved when they connect with an agent through Zillow. He concludes by stating that this lawsuit could have a major impact on the real estate industry by bringing these practices to light and potentially leading to more transparency and fairer competition.
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