Keller Williams & RE/MAX Homebuyer Commission Settlement
Batton, et al. v. The National Association of Realtors, et al. (Keller Williams and RE/MAX settlements), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Closed. The claim deadline of August 25, 2026 has passed. You can no longer file a claim for this settlement. This page is kept for reference.
Settlements resolving antitrust claims that homebuyers paid inflated real-estate broker commissions on homes listed on a Multiple Listing Service (MLS). The defendants deny wrongdoing. The deadline of August 25, 2026 has passed, so this settlement is closed.
Estimated payout
A pro-rata share of the Net Settlement Fund. The exact amount depends on how many valid claims are filed.
Proof required?
Attach proof of payment (such as a closing statement showing the purchase date, address, and commissions paid) if you have it; otherwise you attest to your purchase.
Cost
Always free through the official administrator.
Who qualifies
People in the U.S. who bought residential real estate that was listed on an MLS and for which a broker commission was paid (covered periods vary by state — confirm on the official site).
What you need to file
- Information about your U.S. home purchase(s) listed on an MLS during a covered period.
- Proof of payment (e.g., a closing/settlement statement) showing the purchase date, address, and commissions paid, if you have it.
- Your contact information and a payment choice.
What you can get
A pro-rata share of the Net Settlement Fund. The exact amount depends on how many valid claims are filed.
Proof of purchase or loss: Attach proof of payment (such as a closing statement showing the purchase date, address, and commissions paid) if you have it; otherwise you attest to your purchase.
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Unclaimed Guide is an independent guide. We are not a law firm, not a claims-filing service, and not affiliated with Keller Williams Realty, LLC and RE/MAX, LLC, the settlement administrator, or the court. You can always file this claim yourself, for free, at the official site above. Never pay a company that offers to file it for you.
Common questions
People in the U.S. who bought residential real estate listed on an MLS and paid a broker commission (covered periods vary by state). File free at homebuyerlitigation.com by August 25, 2026.
Yes. Filing is always free through the official settlement administrator at homebuyerlitigation.com. You never need to pay a law firm or a claims service — we are an independent guide and are not affiliated with the settlement, the administrator, or the court.
No. The deadline (August 25, 2026) has passed, so the window is closed. Deadlines are set by the court; check homebuyerlitigation.com for any updates.
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