The PLS was allowed to refile its antitrust suit against NAR without prejudice after an initial dismissal. A tolling agreement between NAR and PLS suspended applicable statutes of limitations from May 28, 2020, to December 31, 2024, later amended to June 30, 2025. The suit alleges that the Clear Cooperation Policy is the result of conspiratorial actions among NAR and its MLS members, limiting competing listing networks. Bright MLS was previously dismissed from the suit with prejudice and declined to comment further. NAR plans to respond to the claims in court.
The PLS alleges that the adoption and enforcement of the Clear Cooperation Policy by NAR and Realtor-affiliated MLSs is the product of agreements and concerted action among the MLS Conspirators.
By requiring all listings to be submitted to the MLS, the PLS claims that the CCP eliminates the ability of listing networks that compete with the NAR-affiliated MLSs to feature listings not on those MLSs.
The Clear Cooperation Policy promotes transparency and competition in the real estate marketplace while still providing home sellers and their agents the option to list their property as an office exclusive.
The antitrust suit alleges that NAR is a combination or conspiracy among licensed real estate professionals who compete with one another.
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