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Compass slams Zillow with a new report calling it the “Zillow tax,” claiming homes listed on the platform sell for 1.3% less on average—nearly $5,600 on a $430K home—based on analysis of nearly 300,000 listings. The brokerage argues Zillow’s focus is lead generation, not seller value, and that negative data hurts prices. Zillow’s chief economist calls the study “unserious,” citing flawed methodology and skewed sample sizes, while real estate educators see it as a marketing ploy. The spat echoes a past lawsuit Compass dropped against Zillow, revealing ongoing tension between brokerages and listing platforms over how homes are marketed—and who gets the best deal.

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