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Wow how short people's memories are.

e-reality (among others in ~2000) fought for the right to publish MLS listings on the internet (https://www.nar.realtor/legal-case-summaries/austin-board-of...). This continued generally in favor of the MLS boards until the DOJ won big. https://www.justice.gov/atr/case-document/final-judgment-142

Redfin, is one of the largest beneficiaries of the pile of defunct companies put out of business fighting the MLS organizations.



I didn't forget, I never knew that. It's pretty interesting!




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