The standoff between Chicago’s MLS and Zillow is intensifying as Zillow plans to block private listings from its websites. Zillow is asking brokerages for direct listing feeds, potentially disrupting access to local listings in January. Tension mounts over MRED’s Private Listing Network, with Zillow’s listing access standards at odds.

MRED claims Zillow is demanding multi-year agreements for direct listing feeds, bypassing the need for MLS data. Zillow’s actions threaten access to MRED’s listings, sparking concerns of a violation of licensing agreements. Zillow has not yet enforced its listing rules in Chicago but is preparing for possible access loss.

MRED questions Zillow’s claim of service interruption in January, seeking an explanation from the company. MRED advises brokers to question Zillow’s expectations and report any concerns about policy violations. Zillow remains silent on when it will enforce listing standards in Chicago, as tensions continue to rise between the parties.

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