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The difference is that the information gas stations are using is public, but the information used by RealPage is non-public and sensitive.
From https://www.ftc.gov/advice-guidance/competition-guidance/guide-antitrust-laws/dealings-competitors/price-fixing
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So the question becomes: does use of RealPage qualify as “coordination with a competitor?”
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Price_fixing
In this case you have them sharing prices with RealPage in exchange for information that will affect their prices.
I’m no lawyer, but it seems pretty clear that this situation could qualify as price fixing.
Thanks so much for the reply. I didn’t understand that it’s private; I figured it was just aggregating Zillow and Craigslist postings etc, which are public. If that isn’t the case, then yes I can see how it might be illegal.