Home Buyer Antitrust Settlement
the National Association of Realtors, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and Anywhere settled allegations that they conspired to reduce competition in the market for buyer-agent services, keeping buyer-agent commissions at artificially high levels and inflating the prices paid by home buyers. the National Association of Realtors, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and Anywhere denies any wrongdoing and the court made no finding of liability.
A settlement for home buyers, over an alleged conspiracy among the National Association of Realtors and major brokerages that kept buyer-agent commissions artificially high. Class Members who file a claim share the Net Settlement Fund.
- Estimated payment
- share of the Net Settlement Fund
- Claim deadline
- Who is eligible
- Home buyers who used a buyer-agent and bought a home during the periods and in the states covered by the settlements, as defined on the official settlement website.
- How you get paid
- Each Class Member who submits a timely, valid Claim Form receives a share of the Net Settlement Fund. The final per-person amount is not known until the administrator determines how many valid claims were filed.
- Proof required
- No documentation of loss is required. Submitting a valid Claim Form is the only way to receive a payment.
This information is not a substitute for legal advice.
Verified on . Based on Official Settlement Website — Batton, et al. v. National Association of Realtors, et al. (A.B. Data, 2026). See the method.