Keel v. Charles Rutenberg Realty, Inc.
If you sold a home listed on an MLS and paid a real estate commission, you could get money back from this class action settlement against Charles Rutenberg Realty. It targets allegedly inflated brokerage commissions.
Pro rata share of net settlement fund; exact payments vary depending on commissions paid and number of claims filed.
Your share of the net settlement fund — the exact amount depends on how much commission you paid and how many people file claims.
Official site: www.realestatecommissionlitigation.com
Who may qualify
You qualify if you sold a home that was listed on a multiple listing service (MLS) and paid a commission to a real estate brokerage in connection with that sale.
Official eligibility wording
Consumers who sold a home listed on a multiple listing service and paid a commission to a real estate brokerage in connection with the sale of the home.
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.
Important dates
- Claim deadline
- December 30, 2025 (closed)
- Exclusion deadline
- December 30, 2025 (passed)
- Objection deadline
- December 30, 2025 (passed)
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Yes.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
What you need
Yes, proof is required — you'll need documentation showing the commission you paid on your home sale, such as a closing disclosure or settlement statement.
How to file this claim
- Pull out your closing or settlement statement from the home sale — you'll need it to prove the sale happened and what commission you paid.
- Check that your sale date falls within the class period for your state (dates vary by state; see the full list at realestatecommissionlitigation.com).
- Go to realestatecommissionlitigation.com and open the claim form.
- Complete the claim form with your home sale and commission details.
- Upload your closing statement or other transaction documents as proof of sale and commissions paid.
- Submit by December 30, 2025 and save your confirmation.
Documents you'll need
Watch out for
- The deadline is December 30, 2025 — file early so a technical problem doesn't cost you the claim.
- The class period start date depends on your state — not all states go back the same number of years, so check the state list before assuming you qualify.
- Payout per claimant is not set in advance; it depends on your total commissions paid and how many people file.
- Final court approval is scheduled for February 5, 2026, so payment will come after that date even if you file now.
- Use only realestatecommissionlitigation.com — look-alike phishing sites are common with large, high-profile settlements.
We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
This record no longer has an open public claim form — confirm the current status and any next steps on the official source.
- Confirm you are within the eligible group described in the official notice — the settlement administrator determines eligibility.
- Gather any documents the official form asks for — this settlement marks proof as Yes.
- Open the official claim form or settlement website run by JND Legal Administration.
- Submit accurate information through the official settlement administrator or government source before December 30, 2025.
- Save your confirmation number if one is provided, then watch the payment status for distribution updates.
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How we verified this record
- Claim deadline the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Proof requirement the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Court case the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Payment status the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
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Claim deadline
December 30, 2025
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Eligibility summary
Consumers who sold a home listed on a multiple listing service and paid a commission to a real estate brokerage in connection with the sale of the home.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Proof requirement
Yes
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Payment status
Payment pending
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Estimated payout
Pro rata share of net settlement fund; exact payments vary depending on commissions paid and number of claims filed.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Pro rata share of net settlement fund. Exact payments will vary depending on the amount each class member paid in commissions and the number of claims filed.
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Administrator
JND Legal Administration
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Objection deadline
December 30, 2025
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Opt-out deadline
December 30, 2025
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Class period start
October 31, 2017
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Class period end
October 14, 2025
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court
United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri
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Court case number
4:25-CV-00759
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Case name
Keel v. National Association of Realtors, et al.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Common questions
Is the Keel v. Charles Rutenberg Realty, Inc. settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Keel v. Charles Rutenberg Realty, Inc. settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by JND Legal Administration under case 4:25-CV-00759 in United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri. File only through the official settlement website (www.realestatecommissionlitigation.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 17, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
Consumers who sold a home listed on a multiple listing service and paid a commission to a real estate brokerage in connection with the sale of the home.
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is December 30, 2025. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: Yes. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Payment pending. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will Keel v. Charles Rutenberg Realty, Inc. pay out?
Current payment status: Payment pending. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Keel v. Charles Rutenberg Realty, Inc. claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator, JND Legal Administration. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
Who can file a claim?
Anyone who sold a home listed on an MLS and paid a commission to a real estate brokerage in connection with that sale.
What is the deadline to file?
Claims must be submitted by December 30, 2025.
Do I need to provide proof?
Yes. You'll need documentation of the commission you paid — a closing disclosure or settlement statement from your home sale typically works.
How much will I get?
There is no fixed per-person amount. Your payment is a share of the net settlement fund based on the commission you paid and the total number of valid claims filed.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
The claim deadline (Dec 30, 2025) has passed — this settlement is closed to new claims. Listed for reference.
Listed on the official settlement website (JND Legal Administration).
Disclaimer
This service summarizes publicly available settlement information and links to official settlement sources. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not submit claims on your behalf, and do not determine eligibility or payout approval. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.
Change log
- June 18, 2026 — Settlement published after verification.
- June 17, 2026 — Verified field details updated from an official source.