Keller Williams & RE/MAX Home Buyer Commission Antitrust Settlement
What this is about
The class action alleged that Keller Williams, RE/MAX, and other defendants conspired to artificially inflate residential real estate broker commissions through National Association of Realtors policies, leading to higher home prices for buyers.
The background
A consolidated class action (Mya Batton et al. v. The National Association of Realtors et al., Case No. 21 C 430, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois) alleged that Keller Williams, RE/MAX, and other brokerages conspired with NAR to inflate buyer-broker commissions through mandatory MLS participation rules. Keller Williams entered into a settlement agreement on January 20, 2026, and RE/MAX on March 22, 2026. The combined $28.5 million settlement covers home purchases across all 50 states and Puerto Rico with state-specific start dates. The settlement hearing is scheduled for August 4, 2026, and the claim deadline is August 25, 2026. Claims can be filed at homebuyerlitigation.com.
Worth knowing
A consolidated class action (Mya Batton et al. v. The National Association of Realtors et al., Case No. 21 C 430, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois) alleged that Keller Williams, RE/MAX, and other brokerages conspired with NAR to inflate buyer-broker commissions through mandatory MLS participation rules. Keller Williams entered into a settlement agreement on January 20, 2026, and RE/MAX on March 22, 2026. The combined $28.5 million settlement covers home purchases across all 50 states and Puerto Rico with state-specific start dates. The settlement hearing is scheduled for August 4, 2026, and the claim deadline is August 25, 2026. Claims can be filed at homebuyerlitigation.com.
File your claim on the official site →Common questions
How much can I get from the Keller Williams & RE/MAX Home Buyer Commission Antitrust Settlement?
Pro rata share of the combined $28,500,000 settlement fund after court-approved fees, costs, and service awards; exact per-claimant amount depends on total claim volume and is determined after the claim deadline.
What happened in the Keller Williams & RE/MAX Home Buyer Commission Antitrust Settlement case?
The class action alleged that Keller Williams, RE/MAX, and other defendants conspired to artificially inflate residential real estate broker commissions through National Association of Realtors policies, leading to higher home prices for buyers.
How do I actually file a claim?
Use the official claim link on this page — it goes directly to the real claims administrator or court-approved site. We never collect claim submissions ourselves and never charge a fee to help you file.
Where does this information come from?
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