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Zillow scores new evidence as Compass fights to prove “irreparable harm.”
Splits and Caps Daily: Action for Agents
October 8, 2025
📈 Market Move:
Doc Drop
Zillow just scored a small but meaningful win in its ongoing courtroom chess match with Compass.
A federal judge ordered Compass to hand over internal documents related to its proposed acquisition of Anywhere — specifically, anything that touches on Zillow’s Listing Access Standards. Why? Because the court says those disclosures could prove whether Compass is actually suffering “irreparable harm” from Zillow’s rules — a key part of Compass’s case.
So, Zillow gets more ammo. But not everything went their way: the judge shut down Zillow’s request to re-depose CEO Robert Reffkin, saying they didn’t show “good cause.”
Meanwhile, Zillow’s trying to skip the upcoming November injunction hearing altogether. Their argument: Compass hasn’t shown real damage, so why bother with live testimony? They want the judge to just rule on the papers.
TL;DR: Zillow’s playing offense, Compass is scrambling for defense, and the real estate industry’s biggest feud keeps adding chapters.
🌟Quote of the Day:
“The most wasted of days is one without laughter.” — Nicolas Chamfort
⚡ Quick Win:
One-Minute Follow-Up: Text a new lead or past client with a simple: “Hey, just thinking about you—how’s everything going?” Low pressure, high touch.
🎉 Fun Fact of the Day:
Sky High: 🌇 Dubai’s skyline didn’t exist 40 years ago — it was mostly desert. Now it’s what happens when money speedruns architecture.
📚 Book Recommendation:
“The Laws of Human Nature” by Robert Greene — If you’ve ever wondered why people act the way they do — why your client ghosts you after saying they’re “all in,” or why your colleague suddenly turns on the charm before asking for a favor — this book is your cheat code.
Greene basically takes human behavior, cracks it open like a lab experiment, and says, “Here’s what’s really going on.” It’s not light reading, but it’s like getting x-ray vision for social dynamics. You start to see motives, insecurities, and power plays everywhere — including your own.
For agents, this is gold. Real estate is a people game, and this book helps you play it like a pro. Learn to read clients, manage emotions, and predict how deals will unfold before anyone else sees it coming.
TL;DR: It’s not about manipulation — it’s about mastery. The better you understand people, the better you win in business and life.
Stack today’s victories and watch momentum do its magic.
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