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If you sold a home listed on a multiple listing service (MLS) between October 31, 2017, and July 23, 2024, and paid a real estate broker commission, you may be eligible to claim compensation from class action settlements totaling over $730 million for allegedly inflated commission fees.
The most recent real estate commission settlements cover multiple real estate brokerage companies and eligible date ranges defined below under “Who’s Eligible,” including Compass, Real Brokerage, Realty ONE, At World Properties LLC, Douglas Elliman, Redfin, Engel & Völkers, HomeSmart, and United Real Estate.
According to the class action lawsuits known as the “real estate commission litigation,” multiple brokers and agents allegedly violated antitrust laws by conspiring together to artificially raise commission fees. Consumers argue that, due to the alleged anti-competitive agreement, they were forced to pay inflated commissions when selling their homes.
The defendants named below have agreed to pay collectively over $110 million into a settlement fund:
- Compass Inc. paid $57.5 million
- Real Brokerage paid $9.25 million
- Realty ONE paid $5 million
- @Properties paid $6.5 million
- Douglas Elliman paid $7.75 million with up to $10 million more in additional contingent payments
- Redfin paid $9.25 million
- Engel & Völkers paid $6.9 million
- HomeSmart paid $4.7 million
- United Real Estate paid $3.75 million
The current value of all proposed settlements with these and other defendants is over $730 million.
Under the terms of the real estate commission settlements, class members can receive a proportional share of each settlement fund they are eligible for. Go to the settlement website, RealEstateCommissionLitigation.com, to learn more.
The deadline for exclusion and objection is Oct. 3, 2024.
The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Oct. 31, 2024.
In order to receive a payment from the Real Estate Commission Settlements, class members must submit a valid claim form by May 9, 2025. However, individuals who previously submitted a claim form in this case with one of the other defendants in the litigation do not need to file an additional claim form to receive a payment.
Who’s Eligible
Qualified claimants include individuals who:
- Sold a home during an eligible date range listed below,
- Listed a home that was sold on a multiple listing service (MLS) anywhere in the United States, and
- Paid a commission to a real estate brokerage in connection with the sale.
To learn more about the Eligible Date Ranges and to find out if you are eligible for a payment, you may visit the settlement website, RealEstateCommissionLitigation.com.
Potential Award
Varies
Proof of Purchase
Closing documents reflecting the sale date and real estate broker commission fees 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
05/09/2025
Case Name
Gibson, et al. v. National Association of Realtors, et al., Case No. 23-CV-788-SRB
Final Hearing
10/31/2024
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Real Estate Commission Litigation Settlements
c/o JND Legal Administration
PO Box 91479
Seattle, WA 98111
[email protected]
888-995-0207
Class Counsel
KETCHMARK AND MCCREIGHT P C
WILLIAMS DIRKS DAMERON LLC
BOULWARE LAW LLC
HAGENS BERMAN SOBOL SHAPIRO LLP
COHEN MILSTEIN SELLERS & TOLL PLLC
SUSMAN GODFREY LLP
Defense Counsel
CROWELL & MORING LLP
O’MELVENY & MYERS LLP
SHEPPARD, MULLIN, RICHTER & HAMPTON LLP
HONIGMAN LLP
KASOWITZ BENSON TORRES LLP
PAUL, WEISS, RIFKIND, WHARTON & GARRISON, LLP
PILLSBURY WINTHROP SHAW PITTMAN LLP
FREEMAN MATHIS & GARY, LLP
BRYAN CAVE LEIGHTON PAISNER, LLP (“BCLP”)
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16 thoughts onOver $730 million real estate broker commission class action settlements
I sold my home in spring of 2014. Keller Williams was the company. It was a beautiful home and certainly more than $144,000. I objected to that price and the sales person that represented KW would not change it. The morning of the day I listed the house (7329 Monterrey Dr. Fort Worth, TX 76112) I was on Next Door and I told those reading it that I was going to sell it. That very next morning a lady came, toured the house and fell in love with . Now, keep in mind, KW never ever showed the house, did nothing. First and only person to see the house, immediately said, ” I’ll take it.” The house was on the market approx 10-12 hours. KW did nothing, but they collected the full commission on the house. That did not seem fair to me at all. But….they certainly did that very thing. I so wanted to ask a higher price because I knew how much I had put into that home. It was a showplace, for sure. It is still on line if you want to see it.
Hello, please email me a unique ID. We purchased a home in late 2019 and this would apply to my situation.
Submit information on lawsuit website to be filed into lawsuit.
Secondly as far as Deed’s an owner will stay on it usually due to quit claim deed’s being done and it’s so if any relative is alive they still can get property assets. Until the family removes the name it will always be there unless a real estate lawyer is hired and a publication in the paper about the property and relatives need to respond by is done then names can be removed off and any money is now unattainable. I would go to the Tax Office and bring everything and see if they will help or go to legal aid if you can’t afford a lawyer
Please add me, feel I was definitely overcharged!
I have an issue with my mother’s mortgage company who was initially city finance. However, my mother died in 2016 sixteand city also went out of business. In 2016. I have the original mortgage agreement which states my mother had credit Life Insurance, also known as a mortgage insurance, However, My stepfather did not know that When the house was transferred to him And continue to pay the house payment Once he passed away twenty twenty two I was able to search through the house and find everything No the mortgage company Still has the loan Listed to my mother’s name But the details in my set father’s name now.I received foreclosure papers now I have received foreclosure papers Even though I can prove everything. Not to mention in the Forclosure Papers The mortgage company cannot provide an agreement basically Or the Original mortgage But somehow has put a lein on the house. My mother’s probate cases closed out But I don’t understand how If There are still bills coming to the estate of her name. I’m sure if this has happened to me.It’s happened to plenty of other people.
Can Realtors sue the the NAR (National Association of REALTOR). for settling this case so quickly , as a Real estate agent and a Buyers agent , Zillow is trying to take our our market place and replace us . and they are doing a great job so far . from Anchorage Alaska
Our jobs will most likely come to the end , Thank you