# 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.

| Field | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Defendant | the National Association of Realtors, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and Anywhere |
| Total settlement | Not publicly disclosed |
| Estimated payment | 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. |
| Claim deadline | 2026-08-25 |
| 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. |
| Proof required | No documentation of loss is required. Submitting a valid Claim Form is the only way to receive a payment. |
| Official claim site | https://homebuyerlitigation.com/ |

To claim, follow the link to the official site and file there. We never file for you.

## Sources

Verified 2026-07-28.
- Official Settlement Website — Batton, et al. v. National Association of Realtors, et al. (A.B. Data, 2026) — https://homebuyerlitigation.com/

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