National Association of Realtors $42.79M Settlement

Individuals who sold a home, listed it on a multiple listing service anywhere in the United States and paid a commission to a real estate broker or agent during certain dates may be eligible to claim a share of a more than $42 million class action settlement.

William Raveis Real Estate Inc., Hanna Holdings Inc. (Howard Hanna), EXIT Realty Corp. International and USA, Windermere Real Estate Services Co. Inc., William Lyon & Associates, Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc., My Home Group Real Estate LLC, Tierra Antigua Realty LLC and West USA Realty Inc. agreed to pay $42,787,500 to settle class action lawsuits. The lawsuits alleged these companies participated in anticompetitive practices that caused home sellers to pay inflated commissions to real estate brokers or agents in violation of federal antitrust laws.

Other real estate companies settled similar claims in June 2024, August 2024 and July 2025.

Who can file a claim?

Class members must meet all of the following criteria:

• They sold a home during the eligible date range for their state (see below).
• They listed the home on a multiple listing service anywhere in the United States.
• They paid a commission to any real estate brokerage in connection with the sale.

Class members do not need to have used any of the settling companies as their agent or broker to qualify. The settlement applies to qualifying home sales regardless of which brokerage handled the transaction.

The eligible date ranges are as follows:

• For homes listed in Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Wisconsin or Wyoming: Oct. 31, 2017, to Oct. 14, 2025
• For homes listed in Arkansas, Kentucky or Missouri: Oct. 31, 2018, to Oct. 14, 2025
• For homes listed anywhere else in the United States: Oct. 31, 2019, to Oct. 14, 2025

Class members who already submitted a claim form for a prior settlement with other defendants in this litigation do not need to submit another claim form for these settlements. They may be eligible for a share of multiple settlements.

Those who are unsure whether they qualify can contact the settlement administrator at 888-995-0207.

How much can class members receive?

The total settlement fund is $42,787,500. The amount each class member receives depends on the total amount of attorneys’ fees, expenses, administration costs and service awards deducted from the fund and the number of valid claims submitted.

The settlement administrator will distribute the remaining money on a pro rata basis to all approved claimants. This means each claimant’s share will be proportional to the total number of valid claims and, potentially, the amount of commission they paid in each transaction.

How to claim a class action payment

Eligible class members who did not submit a claim in prior litigation can file a claim online or download, print and complete a PDF claim form and mail it to the settlement administrator. The claim deadline is Dec. 30, 2025.

Settlement administrator’s mailing address: Real Estate Commission Litigation Settlements, c/o JND Legal Administration, PO Box 91479 Seattle, WA 98111

Is proof or documentation required to submit a claim?

Yes. Claimants must provide documentation to support their claim. Acceptable documents include:

• Closing statement
• Settlement statement
• HUD statement
• Settlement letter
• Other transaction documents showing the sale of the home during the eligible date range, listing on an MLS and fees paid to all real estate agents or brokers involved

Claimants must also provide information about their home sale, including:

• Address of the home sold
• Date of sale
• Sale price
• Listing brokerage
• Total commission paid
• Commission paid to the buyer-side broker

To file an online claim, class members must provide the unique ID from their settlement notice.

Payout options

• Zelle
• Venmo
• Debit card
• Paper check

$42.79 million settlement fund breakdown

The $42,787,500 settlement fund covers:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys’ fees: Up to $14,261,074
• Attorneys’ expenses: To be determined
• Service awards to class representatives: To be determined
• Payments to eligible class members: The remainder of the fund

The settling defendants will contribute to the fund as follows:

• William Raveis: $4.1 million
• Howard Hanna: $32 million
• EXIT: $1.5 million
• Windermere and Lyon: $2.1 million
• Charles Rutenberg: $750,000
• Tierra Antigua: $400,000
• West USA Realty: $950,000
• My Home: $987,500

Important dates

• Deadline to submit a claim: Dec. 30, 2025
• Deadline for exclusion: Dec. 30, 2025
• Fairness hearing: Feb. 5, 2026

When is the real estate broker commissions settlement payout date?

The settlement administrator will distribute payments after the court grants final approval of the settlement and resolves any appeals.

Why did this class action settlement happen?

The class action lawsuits alleged the settling defendants created and enforced rules requiring home sellers to pay commissions to the broker or agent representing the buyer, resulting in inflated commission rates. The plaintiffs argued these practices were anticompetitive and violated federal antitrust laws.

The defendants denied any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the uncertainties and expense of further litigation.

Sources

1. Class notice
2. Claim form
3. Settlement FAQ