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Home sellers in the United States who listed their home on a multiple listing service and paid a commission to a real estate broker or agent between Oct. 31, 2019, and July 22, 2025, may be eligible to claim a cash payment from a class action settlement.
Higher Tech Realty LLC (doing business as Mark Spain Real Estate), eXp World Holdings Inc., Weichert of North America Inc. and Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage LLC agreed to pay $44.05 million to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged anticompetitive practices that resulted in home sellers paying inflated commissions to real estate brokers or agents in violation of antitrust law.
Who is a class member?
Class members must meet all of the following criteria:
- They sold a home in any state during the eligible date range of Oct. 31, 2019, through July 22, 2025.
- They listed the home for sale on any multiple listing service in the United States (including those not affiliated with the National Association of Realtors).
- They paid a commission to any real estate brokerage in connection with the sale.
How much is the National Association of Realtors payout?
Pro rata payment: Class members who submit an approved claim form will receive a pro rata share of the $44.05 million settlement fund. The amount each claimant receives depends on:
- The total number of valid claims submitted
- The amount of commission paid in the qualifying home sale
- Deductions for attorneys’ fees, expenses and settlement administration costs
How to claim a settlement payment
Class members can file a claim online or download and print the PDF claim form, complete it and mail it to the settlement administrator. Claims must be submitted online or postmarked by Sept. 20, 2025.
Settlement administrator’s mailing address: 1925 Hooper LLC et al. v. The National Association of Realtors et al. c/o CPT Group Inc., 50 Corporate Park Irvine, CA 92606
Class members who sold multiple homes during the eligible date range must submit a separate claim form for each sale.
Is proof and documentation required to submit a claim?
Yes. Claimants are required to provide documentary proof of payment. Acceptable documents include:
- Closing statements
- Settlement statements
- HUD statements
- Settlement letters
- Other transaction documents that show the sale of the home, the MLS listing and the commission paid
Payout options
- Venmo (online claims only)
- Zelle (online claims only)
- ACH/direct deposit (online claims only)
- Paper check
$44.05 million settlement fund breakdown
The $44,050,000 settlement fund covers:
- Settlement administration costs: To be determined
- Attorneys’ fees: Up to $8,810,000
- Attorneys’ expenses: To be determined
- Payments to eligible class members: Remainder of the fund
Important dates
- Claim deadline: Sept. 20, 2025
- Opt-out deadline: Sept. 20, 2025
- Final fairness hearing: Oct. 28, 2025
When is the real estate commission settlement payout date?
Payments will be made after the court grants final approval of the settlement at the fairness hearing and any appeals are resolved.
Why is there a class action settlement?
The class lawsuit alleges Higher Tech Realty LLC, eXp World Holdings Inc., Weichert of North America Inc. and Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage LLC created and enforced rules that required home sellers to pay commissions to buyer brokers, resulting in inflated commission rates. The plaintiffs claimed these practices were anticompetitive and violated federal antitrust laws, specifically the Sherman Act.
The defendants deny any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the uncertainty and expense of further litigation.
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