Keller Williams & RE/MAX Home Buyer Settlement (2026)

Summary & Commentary

This is a nationwide antitrust class action settlement involving Keller Williams Realty, LLC and RE/MAX, LLC. Plaintiffs allege that these brokerages conspired to inflate buyer-agent commissions, resulting in higher home prices and reduced service quality for homebuyers. Without admitting wrongdoing, Keller Williams agreed to pay $20 million and RE/MAX $8.5 million into a combined $28.5 million Settlement Fund. Eligible class members may receive a pro rata cash payment from the Net Settlement Fund after deductions for administration, attorneys’ fees, expenses, and service awards.

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Who Is Included

Class Members are individuals or entities who purchased residential real estate in the U.S. that was listed on a multiple listing service (MLS) from the beginning of the State Statutory Period through April 14, 2026, and who did not timely file a valid request for exclusion. Excluded are defendants, their affiliates, judicial staff, and those who opted out.

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What You Could Receive

Eligible class members may receive a cash payment from the Net Settlement Fund. The exact per-person amount is not specified and will depend on the number of valid claims submitted. The total fund comprises $20 million from Keller Williams and $8.5 million from RE/MAX.

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Key Dates

• Opt-out deadline: June 23, 2026 (must be received by Claims Administrator by this date).

• Settlement Hearing: July 28, 2026 (U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois).

• Claim filing deadline: August 25, 2026 (11:59 p.m. Central Time, or postmarked by that date).

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What You Need To Do

Submit a timely and valid Claim Form online at the official site or by mail to the Claims Administrator. Online submission is available at the Claim Form page. If filing by mail, postmark by August 25, 2026, and send to:

Home Buyer Litigation Claims Administrator
c/o A.B. Data, Ltd.
P.O. Box 173065
Milwaukee, WI 53217

Ensure you include required documentation (e.g., closing documents showing purchase date, address, and commission paid).

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What This Case Is About

Plaintiffs allege that Keller Williams and RE/MAX conspired to inflate buyer-agent commissions, violating antitrust laws and harming homebuyers. The settlement resolves claims against these two defendants, while litigation continues against others. The settlement avoids further litigation risk and provides compensation to class members.

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Administrator

Home Buyer Litigation Claims Administrator (A.B. Data, Ltd.)

Contact:

• Mailing Address: P.O. Box 173065, Milwaukee, WI 53217

• Phone: 1‑800‑329‑4562

• Email:

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Important Documents

• Settlement Agreements with Keller Williams (Jan 20, 2026) and RE/MAX (Mar 22, 2026)

• Claim Form (online and PDF)

• Notice and FAQ pages

• Preliminary Approval Order and related court documents

All are available on the official settlement website.