Originally filed in mid-August 2024, the lawsuit alleges that Homie was harmed by the anticompetitive practices of NAR and the brokerage defendants. While Homie sellers typically offered buyer agent compensation, the firm said these amounts were usually lower compared to offers by sellers working with traditional brokers. Due to this, Homie alleges that local brokers and agents boycotted Homie and its listings, contributing to some of its financial distress. However, Homie filed an appeal of this ruling in August 2025. In an emailed statement, an NAR spokesperson told HousingWire that the trade group was “pleased” with the appeals court’s decision.