Who qualifies for the Keller Williams and RE/MAX home buyer class action settlement?

You qualify if you bought residential real estate in the United States that was listed on a multiple listing service (MLS) between your state's class period start date and April 14, 2026. Class period start dates range from January 25, 2006 (Puerto Rico) to January 25, 2019 (Texas), depending on the state where you bought the home. The home does not need to have been sold by Keller Williams or RE/MAX -- only listed on an MLS.

Do I need a Claim ID, Notice ID, or PIN to file the home buyer settlement claim?

The official notice does not require a Claim ID or PIN to file. You can submit your claim online at HomeBuyerLitigation.com or by mail. The settlement administrator will validate your eligibility based on the information you provide on the claim form.

What is the deadline to file the home buyer settlement claim?

The home buyer class action settlement claim deadline is August 25, 2026. Online claims must be submitted by 11:59 PM Central Time on that date. Mail claims must be postmarked by August 25, 2026. The opt-out and objection deadline is earlier -- June 23, 2026.

Do I need proof of purchase to file?

The official notice does not require proof of purchase upfront. The administrator may request additional information after you file to validate your claim. Save your closing documents and HUD-1 / Closing Disclosure forms in case the administrator asks for them.

RE/MAX + Keller Williams Home Buyer Class Action Settlement -- $28.5 Million for U.S. Home Buyers Who Bought MLS-Listed Homes

Q: How much will I get from the home buyer class action settlement?

Individual payment amounts have not been announced. The total settlement is $28.5 million ($20M from Keller Williams plus $8.5M from RE/MAX). Your payment depends on the number of valid claims, the number of homes you bought during the class period, and the commission amounts paid in those transactions.

By Steve Levine

RE/MAX Keller Williams Home Buyer Class Action Settlement $28.5 Million MLS Real Estate Commission Antitrust 2026

Published: April 16, 2026

Total Settlement: $28,500,000

Keller Williams: $20,000,000

RE/MAX: $8,500,000

Claim Deadline: August 25, 2026

Proof: Not Required Upfront

What Is the Home Buyer Class Action Settlement About?

Keller Williams and RE/MAX have agreed to a combined $28.5 million home buyer class action settlement to resolve antitrust claims that they conspired with the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) and other brokers to fix and inflate residential real estate broker commissions. The case is Batton, et al. v. The National Association of REALTORS, et al., No. 1:21-cv-00430, before Judge LaShonda A. Hunt in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

The lawsuit alleges that the conspiracy artificially raised buyer-agent commissions, which inflated home prices for U.S. home buyers. Keller Williams agreed to pay $20 million and RE/MAX agreed to pay $8.5 million. Both companies deny wrongdoing but settled to avoid further litigation. The lawsuit continues against NAR and Anywhere Real Estate (formerly Realogy Holdings).

Who Qualifies for the Home Buyer Class Action Settlement?

You qualify for the home buyer class action settlement if you purchased residential real estate in the United States listed on a multiple listing service (MLS) between your state's class period start date and April 14, 2026. The home does NOT need to have been sold by Keller Williams or RE/MAX -- it only needs to have been listed on an MLS.

Class period start dates by state:

• Puerto Rico: January 25, 2006
• Rhode Island, Louisiana: January 25, 2011
• Wyoming: January 25, 2013
• Connecticut, Hawaii, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Wisconsin, Alabama, Indiana, New Jersey, Ohio: January 25, 2015
• Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Utah, West Virginia, Kentucky: January 25, 2016
• Arizona, California, Florida, Idaho, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Virginia, DC, Delaware, Georgia: January 25, 2017
• Kansas, Mississippi, South Carolina, Alaska, Colorado, Maryland, Montana, Oklahoma, Washington: January 25, 2018
• Texas: January 25, 2019

Note: For the RE/MAX portion only, anyone who was a settlement class member in the RE/MAX seller-side settlement in Burnett v. NAR is excluded. You can still participate in the Keller Williams portion even if you were a Burnett seller-side class member.

How Much Will I Get from the Home Buyer Class Action Settlement?

Individual home buyer settlement payments have not been announced yet. The total settlement fund is $28,500,000. Your payment depends on:

• The total number of valid home buyer settlement claims filed
• The number of qualifying homes you purchased during your state's class period
• The commission amounts paid in those transactions

Deductions from the total settlement fund include attorneys' fees (up to one-third of the fund), litigation expenses up to $4.5 million, up to $500,000 for future litigation expenses, settlement administration costs, and service awards up to $5,000 per class representative per settlement. The remaining Net Settlement Fund is divided among class members who file valid claims.

How Do I File the Home Buyer Class Action Settlement Claim?

Two ways to file your home buyer class action settlement claim:

• Online: Visit HomeBuyerLitigation.com, complete the claim form, submit by 11:59 PM Central Time on August 25, 2026
• Mail: Print the claim form from HomeBuyerLitigation.com, complete it, and mail it postmarked by August 25, 2026

Save your closing documents (HUD-1, Closing Disclosure, settlement statement) for any home you bought during your state's class period. The administrator may follow up to verify your claim.

Do I Need a Claim ID, Notice ID, or PIN?

The official home buyer class action settlement notice does NOT require a Claim ID, Notice ID, or PIN to file. You provide your name, contact information, and home purchase details on the claim form. The administrator (A.B. Data Ltd) validates eligibility based on the info you provide and may request supporting documents if needed.

What Proof Do I Need to File?

The official notice does not require proof of purchase upfront. After you file, the administrator may contact you to request supporting documents. Save these in case they ask:

• HUD-1 settlement statement or Closing Disclosure from each home purchase
• Purchase agreement
• MLS listing record showing the home was listed on an MLS
• Closing date proving the purchase fell within your state's class period

Key Deadlines for the Home Buyer Settlement

• June 23, 2026: Deadline to opt out of the home buyer class action settlement
• June 23, 2026: Deadline to file an objection
• July 28, 2026: Settlement Hearing in Chicago (Courtroom 1425, Dirksen Courthouse)
• August 25, 2026: Deadline to submit your home buyer settlement claim form

Is the Home Buyer Settlement Final?

Not yet. The home buyer class action settlement received PRELIMINARY approval. The Settlement Hearing is July 28, 2026. Payments will be issued after final approval and any appeals are resolved -- this can take a year or more after the Settlement Hearing.

How Do I Know the Home Buyer Settlement Is Legitimate?

The home buyer class action settlement is real and court-supervised. Verify legitimacy here:

• Official website: HomeBuyerLitigation.com
• Court case: Batton, et al. v. The National Association of REALTORS, et al., No. 1:21-cv-00430 (N.D. Ill., Judge LaShonda A. Hunt)
• Settlement administrator: A.B. Data Ltd

Red flags for home buyer settlement scams: anyone asking for your Social Security number, password, or upfront payment to "release" your settlement check. Anyone calling you from a number you didn't initiate. Any website that is NOT HomeBuyerLitigation.com.

How Do I Find Class Action Settlements?

Find all the latest class actions you can qualify for by getting notified of new lawsuits as soon as they are open to claims:

Settlement Website: HomeBuyerLitigation.com

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Official Settlement Notice (PDF)

Sources

• Official Settlement Website -- HomeBuyerLitigation.com
• Court-authorized Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlements, Batton v. The National Association of REALTORS, No. 1:21-cv-00430 (N.D. Ill.), dated April 14, 2026

Case Information

Case: Batton, et al. v. The National Association of REALTORS, et al., No. 1:21-cv-00430
Court: U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (Eastern Division)
Judge: Hon. LaShonda A. Hunt
Settling Defendants: Keller Williams Realty LLC; RE/MAX LLC
Non-Settling Defendants: National Association of REALTORS (NAR); Anywhere Real Estate (formerly Realogy Holdings)
Total Settlement Fund: $28,500,000
Keller Williams Settlement: $20,000,000 (signed January 20, 2026)
RE/MAX Settlement: $8,500,000 (signed March 22, 2026)
Allegation: Conspiracy to fix and inflate residential real estate buyer-agent commissions in violation of state and federal antitrust laws
Class Period End: April 14, 2026
Class Period Start: Varies by state (Puerto Rico: 1/25/2006; Texas: 1/25/2019)
Eligibility: Bought U.S. residential real estate listed on an MLS during state's class period
Claim Deadline: August 25, 2026
Opt-Out Deadline: June 23, 2026
Objection Deadline: June 23, 2026
Settlement Hearing: July 28, 2026 (Courtroom 1425, Dirksen Courthouse, Chicago)
Attorneys' Fees: Up to 1/3 of fund + up to $4.5M expenses + up to $500K future expenses
Service Awards: Up to $5,000 per class representative per settlement
Class Counsel: Lowey Dannenberg P.C.; Korein Tillery LLC
Settlement Administrator: A.B. Data Ltd
Settlement Website: HomeBuyerLitigation.com

Filing Class Action Settlement Claims

Please note that your claim form will be rejected if you submit a settlement claim with any fraudulent information. By providing this information and your sworn statement of its veracity, you agree to do so under the penalty of perjury. OpenClassActions.com is a consumer advocacy and class action news site, and is not a class action administrator or a law firm.

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Home Buyer Settlement Summary
Status	Open — File Claim Now
Total Fund	$28,500,000
Keller Williams	$20,000,000
RE/MAX	$8,500,000
Eligibility	Bought US MLS-listed home
Class End Date	April 14, 2026
Claim Deadline	August 25, 2026
Settlement Hearing	July 28, 2026
Website	HomeBuyerLitigation Site