Every dollar amount and date on this page is quoted from the official settlement document.
National Association of Realtors Antitrust Settlement
Court case: 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.
Official eligibility wordingConsumers 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. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 17, 2026.
Key facts
- Who may qualify 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.
- Estimated payoutPro rata share of net settlement fund; exact payments vary depending on commissions paid and number of claims filed.
- Claim deadlineDecember 30, 2025 (closed)
- Proof requiredYes
- What you needYes, proof is required — you'll need documentation showing the commission you paid on your home sale, such as a closing disclosure or settlement statement.
- CourtUnited States District Court for the Western District of Missouri
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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.
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Claim deadline
December 30, 2025
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Eligibility summary Quoted in the official eligibility wording above ↑
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Proof requirement
Yes
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Payment status
Payment pending
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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.
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
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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
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Class period end
October 14, 2025
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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.
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