$44M Nationwide real estate commission class action settlement

Four real estate companies agreed to pay a combined $44.05 million to resolve claims they conspired to inflate real estate commissions.

The real estate commission class action settlement benefits consumers who sold a home between Oct. 31, 2019, and July 22, 2025, who listed the home on a multiple listing service (MLS), and who paid a commission to a real estate brokerage in connection with the sale.

According to the class action lawsuit, The National Association of Realtors conspired with multiple real estate brokerage firms and families of the firms to inflate real estate commissions. The defendants allegedly enforced rules that required home sellers to pay commissions to the broker or agent representing the buyer.

The real estate commission class action lawsuit claims these rules violated federal antitrust laws, including the Sherman Act.

Many defendants have already settled, and more may settle in the future. This particular settlement concerns only Higher Tech Realty, eXp World Holdings, Weichert of North America and Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage.

These defendants have not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $44.05 million class action settlement to resolve the allegations. The settlement includes $750,000 from Higher Tech, $34 million from eXp, $8.5 million from Weichert and $800,000 from Atlanta Communities.

Under the terms of the real estate commission settlement, class members can receive a cash payment based on the amount they paid in commissions. Class members who paid a higher amount in commissions will receive a larger share of the net settlement fund. Exact payment amounts will vary.

The settlement also includes non-monetary relief in the form of practice changes. The defendants agreed to implement new policies to ensure compliance with antitrust laws. These changes include prohibiting MLS rules that require sellers to pay buyer broker commissions, prohibiting MLS rules that require seller-paid commissions to be a certain percentage of sale prices and more.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Sept. 20, 2025.

The final approval hearing for the class action lawsuit settlement is scheduled for Oct. 28, 2025.To receive a settlement payment, class members must submit a valid claim form by Sept. 20, 2025.

Who’s Eligible

Individuals who sold a home during the eligible date range of Oct. 31, 2019, through July 22, 2025, listed the home on a multiple listing service (MLS) anywhere in the United States, and paid a commission to a real estate brokerage in connection with the home’s sale.

Potential Award

Varies

Proof of Purchase

Claimants must provide information and/or evidence of their home sale and commissions paid.

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

09/20/2025

Case Name

1925 Hooper LLC, et al. v. The National Association of Realtors, et al., Case No. 1:23-cv-05392-MHC, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division.

Final Hearing

10/28/2025

Settlement Website

NationwideRealEstateCommissionSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

1925 Hooper LLC, et al. v. The National Association of Realtors, et al.
c/o CPT Group Inc.
50 Corporate Park
Irvine, CA 92606
[email protected]
888-317-3086

Class Counsel

Bryan Knight
Jonathan Palmer
KNIGHT PALMER LLC

Nathan Chapman
KABAT CHAPMAN & OZMER LLP

Defense Counsel

Thomas Grantham
ALSTON & BIRD LLP

Elizabeth C. Wolicki
ARMSTRONG TEASDALE LLP

Dylan Ballard
VINSON & ELKINS LLP

Ned Blumenthal
WEISMANN P.C.

Charles Van Horn
BERMAN FINK VAN HORN P.C.