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.
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. Payout: Pro rata share of net settlement fund; exact payments vary depending on commissions paid and number of claims filed. Proof of purchase is required to file. Claim deadline: December 30, 2025. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 17, 2026.
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
You may 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 (read the exact text)
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.
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Yes.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
Important dates
How hard is this claim to file?
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.
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1Pull out your closing or settlement statement from the home sale — you'll need it to prove the sale happened and what commission you paid.
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2Check that your sale date falls within the class period for your state (dates vary by state; see the full list at realestatecommissionlitigation.com).
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3Go to realestatecommissionlitigation.com and open the claim form.
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4Complete the claim form with your home sale and commission details.
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5Upload your closing statement or other transaction documents as proof of sale and commissions paid.
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6Submit by December 30, 2025 and save your confirmation.
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When will I get paid?
- Claims open
- Court approval
- Payments sent You are here
- Distribution complete
Payments have started going out. Timing varies by claim — use the official source for your individual payment status.
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How we verified this record
Optional, but it's the whole point — every field below traces to a named official source we re-check on a schedule.
- 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
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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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
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Opt-out deadline
December 30, 2025
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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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
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court case number
4:25-CV-00759
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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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.
How much can I get from the Keel v. Charles Rutenberg Realty, Inc. settlement?
Pro rata share of net settlement fund; exact payments vary depending on commissions paid and number of claims filed. The exact amount you may receive is decided by the settlement administrator based on your valid claim and is not guaranteed; a total settlement-fund figure is shared among all eligible claimants, not paid to each person.
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.
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Listed on the official settlement website (JND Legal Administration).
Status history
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Disclaimer
SettleSignal 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. You open the official claim form yourself. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.