Case Closed

Splits and Caps Daily: Action for Agents

October 21, 2025

📈 Market Move:

Game Over

The Supreme Court just said, “Nah, we’re good,” to hearing REX’s antitrust case against Zillow and NAR — officially ending a years-long legal soap opera over how listings appear online.

Here’s the short version: REX, a discount brokerage that’s now out of business, claimed Zillow and NAR conspired to hide non-MLS listings by forcing them onto a separate tab. But lower courts said nope — Zillow acted on its own and the rule was optional anyway.

Now the high court’s refusal to hear the case locks that decision in. NAR even ditched the rule this summer, so it’s already history. Zillow and NAR both spun the outcome as a win for “transparency” — though let’s be honest, that word does a lot of heavy lifting in real estate PR.

Why it matters:
This isn’t just about one failed lawsuit. It’s another data point in the industry’s bigger antitrust drama — with lawsuits, DOJ investigations, and rule changes all circling around the same question: how much power should the traditional MLS/NAR system still have?

REX may be gone, but the transparency war in real estate? Still very much alive.

🌟Quote of the Day:

“The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places.” — Ernest Hemingway

⚡ Quick Win:

Thought to Content: Take one idea or conversation you had today and write a one-liner about it. Congrats — that’s your next social post.

🎉 Fun Fact of the Day: 

Tunnel Vision: 🏜️ Arizona has houses built completely underground to stay cool — like hobbit homes with electricity.

📚 Book Recommendation:

“Uncontainable” by Kip Tindell — Here’s the thing: real estate isn’t just about listings or commissions — it’s about people. Kip Tindell built The Container Store into a billion-dollar business by putting employees and customers first, and the profits came after.

For agents, this is pure gold. Treat your clients like VIPs, invest in your team (even if it’s just one assistant or a co-agent), and create a culture that people actually want to be part of. Suddenly, referrals and repeat business aren’t “nice to have” — they’re inevitable.

The book is packed with practical ideas too: how to train people, deliver a standout experience, and create systems that scale without losing the personal touch.

TL;DR: If you want to grow your real estate career without burning out, Uncontainable shows you how to make your business one that people love to work with — and for.

Today’s effort is tomorrow’s opportunity.

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