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Homebuyer Real Estate Commission Settlement — Do You Qualify?

Updated August 13, 2026

Defendant
National Association of REALTORS® and participating real estate companies
Status
Open to claims
Potential payout
Pro rata cash payment based on qualifying purchases and commissions paid
Claim deadline
October 27, 2026
Settlement fund
$120,334,500 global settlement fund
Proof required
Yes (for some claims)
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Overview

A nationwide settlement has been preliminarily approved in Tuccori, et al. v. At World Properties LLC, et al., No. 1:24-cv-00150, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The lawsuit alleges that real estate brokerages, franchisors, and other companies conspired to raise, fix, maintain, or stabilize broker commissions in violation of federal and state law. The settling defendants deny wrongdoing, and the court has not decided who is right.

Who qualifies

  • You purchased a home that was listed on a multiple listing service in the United States.
  • A commission was paid to a brokerage in connection with that home purchase.
  • Your purchase occurred during the class period that applies to the state or territory where the home was located; the start date varies by location and defendant.
  • You are not covered only as a home seller by a separate seller settlement, and you did not validly exclude yourself from this settlement.

What you could receive

Valid claimants may receive a pro rata cash payment from the $120,334,500 global settlement fund. The administrator will consider qualifying properties, commissions paid, and the number of valid claims when calculating payments. Exact individual amounts are not yet known, and distributions may occur in installments after final approval and any appeals.

How to file your claim

  1. 1Review the state-specific class periods and exclusions on the official settlement website.
  2. 2Gather a closing statement, settlement statement, HUD statement, settlement letter, or other transaction record showing the qualifying home purchase.
  3. 3Complete the official online claim form with the property address, purchase date, purchase price, and commission information, or download and mail the paper form.
  4. 4Submit the claim online or ensure the mailed claim is postmarked by October 27, 2026.

Official settlement site: HomeBuyerSettlement.com. Class Action Pulse is not the settlement administrator or a law firm — always verify eligibility, deadlines, and payout details through the official source above.

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Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for the homebuyer commission settlement?

The class generally includes people who purchased an MLS-listed home in the United States, paid a brokerage commission in the transaction, and bought during the applicable location-specific class period.

How much can class members receive?

Payments will be calculated pro rata using qualifying purchases, commissions paid, and the number of valid claims. No fixed individual payment is guaranteed.

What is the claim deadline?

Claims must be submitted online or postmarked by October 27, 2026.