Consumer Antitrust

Homebuyer Antitrust Settlement (NAR / MLS Commission)

Settlement Amount
$120,334,500

Claim Deadline
October 27, 2026

Total Fund
$120,334,500

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) and a group of residential real estate brokerages have agreed to a $120,334,500 settlement of buyer-side commission antitrust claims. If you purchased a home listed on a Multiple Listing Service (MLS) anywhere in the U.S. where a commission was paid to any brokerage, you may be eligible — buyers only; home sellers are not covered. Class periods are complex and vary by both state and defendant brokerage. For most states and defendants, periods start December 8, 2017, 2018, or 2019 (varies by state) through June 25, 2026. For a separate group of defendants including NAR itself, periods start as early as January 25, 2006 (Puerto Rico) and range up to January 25, 2019 depending on state, also through June 25, 2026. Check the official FAQ at homebuyersettlement.com/en/home/FAQ for your specific dates. File by October 27, 2026 at homebuyersettlement.com.

Do I Qualify?

You may be eligible if:

You purchased a home listed on a Multiple Listing Service (MLS) anywhere in the United States
A commission was paid to any brokerage in connection with that purchase
Your purchase falls within the Class Period that applies to your state AND the defendant brokerage involved — there is no single nationwide date range
For most states/defendants, periods start December 8, 2017, 2018, or 2019 (varies by state) through June 25, 2026
For a separate defendant group including NAR, periods start as early as January 25, 2006 (Puerto Rico) and range up to January 25, 2019 depending on state, also through June 25, 2026
Check homebuyersettlement.com/en/home/FAQ for the exact dates that apply to your state
You are a home BUYER — home sellers are not covered, and this settlement is separate from the earlier Burnett/Gibson/Keel/Hooper seller settlements
Eligible locations: all U.S. states and Puerto Rico
You file a valid claim by October 27, 2026

Proof of home purchase is required — typically your closing or settlement statement. File only at the official homebuyersettlement.com site. Filing is free; do not pay anyone to submit a claim on your behalf, and be wary of lookalike websites.

File your claim through the official settlement website at homebuyersettlement.com before October 27, 2026.

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What Happened?

The Homebuyer Antitrust Settlement (NAR / MLS Commission) creates a $120,334,500 fund for people who purchased a home listed on a Multiple Listing Service (MLS) anywhere in the U.S. where a commission was paid to any brokerage during the applicable Class Period. Home sellers are not covered — this is a buyers-only settlement, separate from the earlier Burnett/Gibson/Keel/Hooper seller settlements.

Class Periods are complex and vary by both state and which defendant brokerage was involved. For most states and defendants, periods start December 8, 2017, 2018, or 2019 (varies by state) through June 25, 2026. For a separate group of defendants including NAR itself, periods start as early as January 25, 2006 (Puerto Rico) and range up to January 25, 2019 depending on state, also through June 25, 2026. The exact date depends on your state — check the official FAQ at homebuyersettlement.com/en/home/FAQ.

Valid claims receive a pro rata share of the $120,334,500 fund after deductions for attorneys' fees (up to one-third), administration costs, and service awards. Exact per-person amounts are not yet known. Payments will be made in multiple installments over several years after final approval (the final approval hearing is November 2, 2026).

How to File Your Claim

File online at the official Settlement Website (homebuyersettlement.com) by October 27, 2026, or by mail to the Settlement Administrator
Proof of home purchase (closing/settlement statement) is required
Use only the official homebuyersettlement.com site — filing is free, do not pay anyone to file a claim on your behalf, and be wary of lookalike sites, since a settlement of this size and public visibility is a common target for scam mimics
Visit the official claim form: https://homebuyersettlement.com/en/Home/SubmitClaim

How Much Will I Actually Get?

Pro rata share of the $120,334,500 fund after deductions for attorneys' fees (up to one-third), administration costs, and service awards. Exact per-person amount is not yet known — it depends on total valid claims filed and each claimant's number of home purchases and commissions paid. Paid in multiple installments over several years after final approval (final approval hearing is November 2, 2026).

Last reviewed: August 14, 2026 | Information verified from court records and official settlement documents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who qualifies for the Homebuyer Antitrust Settlement?

Home BUYERS only — not sellers. You may qualify if you purchased a home listed on a Multiple Listing Service (MLS) anywhere in the U.S. where a commission was paid to any brokerage during the applicable Class Period. Home sellers are not covered. This settlement is separate from the earlier Burnett/Gibson/Keel/Hooper seller settlements.

Why are the class-period dates so complicated, and how do I check mine?

Class Periods vary by BOTH your state and which defendant brokerage was involved. There is no single nationwide date range. For most states and defendants, periods start December 8, 2017, 2018, or 2019 (varies by state) through June 25, 2026. For a separate group of defendants including NAR itself, periods start as early as January 25, 2006 (Puerto Rico) and range up to January 25, 2019 depending on state, also through June 25, 2026. Check the official FAQ at https://homebuyersettlement.com/en/home/FAQ for the exact dates that apply to your state and transaction.

Do I need proof to file a Homebuyer Antitrust Settlement claim?

Yes. Proof of home purchase is required — typically your closing or settlement statement. File online at homebuyersettlement.com or by mail to the Settlement Administrator by October 27, 2026.

When will I get paid from the Homebuyer Antitrust Settlement?

Payment is not immediate. Approved claims are paid in multiple installments over several years after final court approval. The final approval hearing is November 2, 2026. Exact per-person amounts are not yet known — they depend on total valid claims filed and each claimant's number of home purchases and commissions paid, after deductions for attorneys' fees (up to one-third), administration costs, and service awards from the $120,334,500 fund.

How do I avoid scams when filing a Homebuyer Antitrust Settlement claim?

File only at the official site, homebuyersettlement.com. Filing is free. Nobody legitimate charges you to submit a claim. Do not pay anyone to file on your behalf, and be wary of lookalike websites — a settlement of this size and public visibility is a common target for scam mimics.