Survey: While Some Brokers Push Private Listing Networks, Most Soon-to-Be Sellers Want their Homes Seen By Every Buyer

New Zillow poll finds sellers want pre-marketing to the broadest possible audience — at direct odds with a push by some brokers toward limited, private networks 85% of soon-to-be sellers are more likely to hire an agent who can pre-market their home to the broadest online audience 89% of Americans say real-time buyer demand signals would be valuable before selling their home 61% of soon-to-be sellers believe broad online marketing produces better outcomes than a limited private network SEATTLE, May 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Some brokerages in the real estate industry are pitching sellers on private listings. Most sellers aren't buying it.

PRNewsWire • May 15, 2026

ROSEN, LEADING INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Zillow Group, Inc. Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - Z, ZG

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - May 14, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: Z) (NASDAQ: ZG) resulting from allegations that Zillow may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. SO WHAT: If you purchased Zillow securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

Newsfile Corp • May 14, 2026

Selling with one agent on both sides cost home sellers $1.49 billion over three years

New Zillow data finds sellers consistently lose when their home is hidden from buyers or when one agent holds both sides of the deal Home sellers in same-agent dual agency transactions — where one agent represented both buyer and seller — lost a combined $1.49 billion over three years, according to a new Zillow analysis. Home sellers who listed off the MLS lost a combined $1.36 billion over three years, typically selling for 1.3% less than sellers who listed publicly.

PRNewsWire • May 14, 2026

Rosen Law Firm Encourages Zillow Group, Inc. Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - Z, ZG

NEW YORK, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: Z, ZG) resulting from allegations that Zillow may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. So What: If you purchased Zillow securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

PRNewsWire • May 12, 2026

Housing market power balance: Zillow's updated ratings for 250-plus markets

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Fast Company • May 11, 2026

Zillow Group: Upside Remains Attractive As Earnings Power Stays Intact

Zillow Group remains a buy as Q1 results demonstrate robust share gains, deeper monetization, and strong growth across core and new business lines. ZG's integrated buyer funnel, expanding seller tools (Preview, Showcase), and rapid growth in Mortgages and Rentals reinforce its transition from a lead-gen platform to a transaction ecosystem. Despite near-term margin pressure from legal and advertising costs, underlying demand and profit quality remain strong; these headwinds are expected to ease by year-end.

Seeking Alpha • May 8, 2026

Zillow's Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates on Solid Y/Y Revenue Growth

ZG tops Q1 estimates as mortgage originations surge 96% and rental revenues jump 42%, driven by multifamily growth and home loan momentum.

Zacks Investment Research • May 7, 2026

ROSEN, A HIGHLY RECOGNIZED LAW FIRM, Encourages Zillow Group, Inc. Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - Z, ZG

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - May 7, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: Z) (NASDAQ: ZG) resulting from allegations that Zillow may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. SO WHAT: If you purchased Zillow securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

Newsfile Corp • May 7, 2026

Zillow Group: AI Fears Are Misplaced

Zillow Group is rated a buy, with the market underestimating its vertical integration and resilience to AI disruption. ZG outperformed the real estate industry in Q4, growing revenue 18% YoY and expanding comparable adjusted EBITDA margin to 27%. ZG's revenue model is shifting from search to deep workflow integration, supporting a credible path to $5B revenue at 45% margins.

Seeking Alpha • May 7, 2026

Zillow Posts Higher Profit, Lower Traffic in First Quarter

The home-listing site logged a profit of $46 million, but said traffic fell 3% to 220 million average monthly unique users.

WSJ • May 6, 2026