National Association of Realtors - Homebuyer Litigation
If you bought a home in the US that was listed on an MLS, you could get money from a $28.5 million settlement with Keller Williams and RE/MAX. You need to file a claim by August 25, 2026 — nothing happens automatically.
Share of $28.5 Million in Settlements
Your share of the $28.5 million settlement fund. The exact amount per person depends on how many valid claims are filed and how the court allocates the fund.
📄 Proof requirement not specified here — check the official site for what documentation, if any, a claim needs.
You'll go to: homebuyerlitigation.com
Who may qualify
You qualify if you purchased residential real estate in the United States that was listed on a Multiple Listing Service (MLS) at any point from your state's applicable start date through April 14, 2026. Start dates vary by state, ranging from January 25, 2006 (Puerto Rico) to January 25, 2019 (Texas). Most states have a start date between 2015 and 2018.
Official eligibility wording
You may qualify if you purchased residential real estate in the United States that was listed on a Multiple Listing Service (MLS) from your state's applicable State Statutory Period start date through April 14, 2026.
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
- August 25, 2026
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Unknown.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
What you need
Submit a claim form at homebuyerlitigation.com/claim-form/ or mail a completed form postmarked by August 25, 2026. Specific proof requirements haven't been publicly detailed yet.
How to file this claim
- Check whether your purchase falls within your state's qualifying window. Each state has its own start date (Texas: January 25, 2019; most states range from 2011 to 2018; Puerto Rico goes back to January 25, 2006). The purchase must have closed by April 14, 2026.
- Head to https://homebuyerlitigation.com/claim-form/ and submit your Claim Form online by August 25, 2026. Prefer paper? Mail it in — just make sure the postmark is August 25, 2026 or earlier.
- The opt-out deadline was June 23, 2026 — that window is now closed.
- The objection deadline was also June 23, 2026 and has passed as well.
- Questions? Browse https://homebuyerlitigation.com/ or pull up the full Notice on the Documents page.
What the form asks
- Home purchase details — The state where you bought, the approximate purchase date (it needs to land inside your state's window, through April 14, 2026), and confirmation the home was listed on an MLS. (Your closing disclosure, HUD-1 settlement statement, or purchase contract.)
- State of purchase (to determine applicable statutory period) — The state where the property is located. This determines your specific start date. (Your purchase contract or closing documents.)
Documents you'll need
- Proof of home purchase (closing disclosure, HUD-1, or purchase contract) (required)
Watch out for
- August 25, 2026 is the hard cutoff. Both online submissions and mailed forms (postmarked by that date) count.
- The opt-out and objection deadlines were June 23, 2026 — both have passed.
- Your state's start date matters a lot. Texas starts January 25, 2019; Puerto Rico goes all the way back to January 25, 2006. Double-check your state before filing so you don't waste a submission.
- The Settlement Hearing is scheduled for July 28, 2026. Payments won't go out until after the court signs off.
- These settlements cover Keller Williams and RE/MAX only. Other defendants in the original lawsuit are not part of this fund.
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?
File directly with the official administrator via the official claim form before August 25, 2026.
- 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 Unknown.
- Open the official claim form or settlement website.
- Submit accurate information through the official settlement administrator or government source before August 25, 2026.
- 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 16, 2026
- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 16, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 16, 2026
- Official claim link the official settlement website · Jun 16, 2026
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Claim deadline
August 25, 2026
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Eligibility summary
You may qualify if you purchased residential real estate in the United States that was listed on a Multiple Listing Service (MLS) from your state's applicable State Statutory Period start date through April 14, 2026.
Verified Jun 16, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Estimated payout
Share of $28.5 Million in Settlements
Verified Jun 16, 2026 · against the official settlement website
You could receive money from $28.5 Million in Settlements.
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Official claim URL
homebuyerlitigation.com
Verified Jun 16, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Common questions
Is the National Association of Realtors - Homebuyer Litigation settlement legitimate?
Yes — the National Association of Realtors - Homebuyer Litigation settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. File only through the official settlement website (homebuyerlitigation.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 16, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
You may qualify if you purchased residential real estate in the United States that was listed on a Multiple Listing Service (MLS) from your state's applicable State Statutory Period start date through April 14, 2026.
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is August 25, 2026. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: Unknown. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Unknown. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will National Association of Realtors - Homebuyer Litigation pay out?
Current payment status: Unknown. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official National Association of Realtors - Homebuyer Litigation claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
What's this lawsuit actually about?
Homebuyers alleged that the National Association of Realtors, Keller Williams, RE/MAX, and others conspired to inflate real estate commissions through MLS rules. Keller Williams and RE/MAX settled for a combined $28.5 million.
How do I know if my home purchase qualifies?
It depends on your state and when you bought. Most states' eligible purchases go back to 2015 or earlier. The settlement site lists the exact start date for every state, so check the table at homebuyerlitigation.com.
When is the deadline to file?
August 25, 2026. Submit online at homebuyerlitigation.com/claim-form/ or mail a paper form postmarked by that date.
What if I want to keep my right to sue Keller Williams or RE/MAX separately?
You'd need to opt out (exclude yourself) in writing by June 23, 2026. If you file a claim or do nothing without opting out, you give up the right to sue these defendants separately over these claims.
Is there anything I need to do before August 25?
If you want to object to the settlement terms, you must file a written objection by June 23, 2026 — that's the earlier deadline. Otherwise, just file your claim by August 25.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
Use the official settlement administrator or government source.
Listed on the official settlement website.
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 16, 2026 — Settlement published after verification.
- June 16, 2026 — Verified field details updated from an official source.