Homebuyer Commission Settlement

Bought a Home? You May Have Overpaid on Agent Commissions.

Keller Williams and RE/MAX ($28.5 million) and the National Association of REALTORS® and a group of residential brokerages ($120.3 million) have agreed to settle claims that homebuyers paid inflated real estate commissions. If you purchased a home listed on an MLS, you may qualify for a cash payment from one or both settlements.

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Homebuyer Commission Settlement

About the Case

Two separate class action settlements now cover homebuyers who paid a real estate commission on a home listed on a Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Together, the settlements total more than $148.8 million.

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Batton v. National Association of Realtors (N.D. Ill., Case No. 21 C 430): Keller Williams Realty ($20 million) and RE/MAX ($8.5 million) have agreed to pay a combined $28.5 million to settle claims that they conspired to keep real estate broker commissions artificially high for homebuyers.

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Tuccori et al. v. At World Properties, LLC (N.D. Ill., No. 1:24-cv-00150): The National Association of REALTORS and a number of residential real estate brokerage companies have agreed to pay a combined $120,334,500 into a Global Settlement Fund to resolve substantially similar claims.

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Both lawsuits claim that National Association of Realtors rules required home sellers to offer inflated commissions to buyer-side agents, and that those costs were ultimately passed on to homebuyers through higher purchase prices. The defendants deny violating the law, and no court has decided whoisright.
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Who is Eligible?

You may be eligible for one or both settlements if you purchased residential real estate in the United States that was listed on a Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and a commission was paid to a brokerage in connection with the purchase. The Keller Williams and RE/MAX settlement covers purchases completed on or before April 14, 2026 that fall within the statutory period for your state. The NAR settlement covers purchases made during its own Class Periods. Home sellers who are covered by the separate home seller settlements are not included.
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How Much Can You Receive?

Eligible claimants will receive a pro rata cash payment from each net settlement fund. The exact amount depends on the total number of claims filed, the number of properties purchased, and the commissions paid. If you qualify for both settlements, you can file a claim in each one.

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Key Deadlines

Keller Williams / RE/MAX (Batton): claim deadline August 25, 2026
‍NAR / brokerages (Tuccori): claim deadline October 27, 2026 (final approval hearing November 2, 2026)

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Eligibility

You may be eligible if all of the following apply:

  • You purchased residential real estate in the United States
  • The home was listed on a Multiple Listing Service (MLS)
  • The purchase was completed on or before April 14, 2026
  • The purchase occurred during the applicable state statutory period for the state where the property is located
  • A commission was paid to a real estate broker or agent in connection with the purchase

Case Details

Settlement Amount

$148.8M

Submission Deadline

August 25, 2026

Proof of Purchase

Helpful, not required

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