Re/Max, Anywhere, Keller Williams real estate commissions $208.5 million class action settlements

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Re/Max, Anywhere and Keller Williams agreed to collectively pay $208.5 million in proposed class action settlements to resolve claims that they implemented and enforced anticompetitive rules on commissions.

The class is made up of anyone who sold a home during the eligible date range, listed the home that was sold on a multiple listing service (MLS) anywhere in the United States and paid a commission to any real estate brokerage in connection with the home’s sale. The eligible date range varies depending on which MLS the property was listed on; more information is available at RealEstateCommissionLitigation.com.

Three class action lawsuits claimed defendants, including The National Association of Realtors (“NAR”) and the Anywhere, RE/MAX, Keller Williams and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices real estate brokerage firms, required home sellers to pay commissions to the buyer’s broker or agent, causing the sellers to pay inflated total commissions. The defendants allegedly used unlawful and anticompetitive means to enforce these rules.

The defendants have not admitted any wrongdoing but Anywhere, RE/MAX and Keller Williams have agreed to settlements to resolve the class action lawsuit claims.

Under the terms of the Anywhere, Re/Max and Keller Williams settlements, qualifying class members who submit an approved claim form will receive a portion of the net settlement funds after attorneys’ fees, settlement administration costs and other expenses are deducted.

No payment estimates are available.

The deadline to opt out of or object to the settlements is April 13, 2024.

A final hearing in the Re/Max, Anywhere and Keller Williams class action lawsuit settlements will take place May 9, 2024.

The deadline to submit a claim form is May 9, 2025.

Who’s Eligible

The class is made up of anyone who sold a home during the eligible date range, listed the home on a multiple listing service (MLS) anywhere in the U.S. and paid a commission to a real estate brokerage in connection with the home’s sale.

Potential Award

TBD

Proof of Purchase

Information pertaining to and/or evidence of the home sale and commissions paid.

Claim Form

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

Remember: You are 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

• Burnett, et al. v. National Association of Realtors, et al., Case No. 19-CV-00332-SRB, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
• Moehrl, et al. v. National Association of Realtors, et al., Case No. 1:19-cv-01610-ARW, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
• Nosalek v. MLS Property Information Network Inc., et al., Case No. 1:20-cv-12244-PBS, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts

Final Hearing

05/09/2024

Settlement Website

RealEstateCommissionLitigation.com

Claims Administrator

Burnett, et al. v. The National Association of Realtors, et al.
c/o JND Legal Administration
PO Box 91479
Seattle, WA 98111
info@RealEstateCommissionLitigation.com

Class Counsel

WILLIAMS DIRKS DAMERON LLC

Defense Counsel

FAEGRE DRINKER BIDDLE & REATH LLP

JONES DAY