⚖️ Keller Williams & RE/MAX Home Buyer Commission Antitrust Settlement

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.

Any person or entity who purchased residential real estate in the United States that was listed on a Multiple Listing Service (MLS) from the applicable state statutory start date through April 14, 2026. Start dates vary by state, ranging from 2006 to 2019.

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.

2026-08-25

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.