Homebuyer Commission Settlement (KW / RE/MAX)

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

Keller Williams and RE/MAX have agreed to pay $28.5 million to settle claims that homebuyers were charged inflated real estate commissions. If you purchased a home listed on an MLS, you may qualify for a cash payment.

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Homebuyer Commission Settlement (KW / RE/MAX)

About the Case

Keller Williams Realty ($20 million) and RE/MAX ($8.5 million) have agreed to pay a combined $28.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging they conspired to keep real estate broker commissions artificially high for homebuyers.

The lawsuit — part of the Batton v. NAR litigation — claims that major real estate brokerages and the National Association of Realtors maintained rules that required home sellers to offer inflated commissions to buyer-side agents, with those costs ultimately passed on to homebuyers through higher purchase prices.

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Who Qualifies?

You may be eligible if you purchased residential real estate in the United States that was listed on a Multiple Listing Service (MLS) during the applicable state statutory period, with the transaction completed on or before April 14, 2026.

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How Much Can You Receive?

Eligible claimants will receive a pro rata cash payment from the net settlement fund. The exact amount depends on the total number of claims filed, the number of properties purchased, and the commissions paid.

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Deadline: August 25, 2026

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

$28.5M

Submission Deadline

August 25, 2026

Proof of Purchase

Not required (but may increase award)

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