Published
February 10, 2024
Updated
July 29, 2026
More than $980 million in real estate commission settlements resolve claims that industry rules inflated home-sale broker commissions.
Current Status
Claim periods are closed. Deadlines varied by settlement group, with the later group deadline on December 30, 2025. Courts have granted final approval to the major settlement groups, but allocation and appellate proceedings remain, and the administrator has not announced a payment date.StatusFinal approvals granted; allocation continues
Claim DeadlineVaried by settlement group (Passed)
Combined ValueMore than $980 million
Payment TimingNo distribution date announced
What Were These Cases About?
Home sellers alleged that National Association of Realtors rules and related brokerage practices conspired to inflate buyer-broker commissions. The settling defendants denied wrongdoing and liability, and the agreements avoid further litigation.Who Was Covered?
The settlements generally covered people who sold a home listed on a covered multiple listing service during the class periods assigned to each defendant group. Geography and sale dates differ, so the official lookup and notices control.How Will Payments Be Calculated?
Approved claims are expected to receive a pro rata share after fees, expenses, appeals, and court-approved allocation plans are resolved. Relevant factors include the home sale and commission information submitted with the claim.Official Information
Review current notices and court documents on the Real Estate Commission Litigation website.
Combined Settlement Value
More than $980 million across settlement groups
Lead Case
Burnett, et al. v. National Association of Realtors, et al.
Lead Case Number
4:19-cv-00332-SRB
Court
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
Current Milestone
Final approvals entered; allocation and appeals remain
Official Website
Real Estate Commission Litigation
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