$730M Real Estate Commission Settlement 2025 – Here’s How You Can Claim Your Share

If you sold a home in the U.S. between 2014 and 2024, you may be eligible for compensation from a historic $730 million settlement.

This legal case targeted major real estate players like the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and HomeServices of America, accusing them of conspiring to inflate agent commissions in violation of antitrust laws.

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Now, as part of the settlement, sellers who paid these high fees have a chance to get some of that money back—if they act by May 9, 2025.

Here’s everything you need to know to file your claim and know how the real estate industry is changing because of it.

Overview

The lawsuit alleged that traditional commission structures unfairly forced sellers to pay not only their own agent’s commission, but also the buyer’s agent. Critics said this limited transparency, stifled competition, and kept commissions higher than they should’ve been.

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The settlement includes over $730 million in compensation and rule changes meant to make the real estate process more transparent and buyer-friendly. Here’s a quick breakdown:

Eligibility

To qualify for a payment, you must meet a few basic requirements:

• Sold a residential property between April 29, 2014, and August 17, 2024
• The property was listed on a Multiple Listing Service (MLS)
• You paid a commission to a real estate brokerage for the sale
• You provide proof, like a closing document or commission statement

Even if you’re unsure about the exact documents or dates, it’s worth checking. You could still qualify, especially if your home sale was recent and handled through an MLS.

Filing

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Here’s how to file your claim and avoid missing the deadline:

Online

1. Go to the official settlement website
2. Complete the online claim form
3. Upload supporting documents
4. Submit by May 9, 2025

By Mail

1. Download and print the form
2. Fill it out completely
3. Attach copies of your documentation
4. Mail to:
   • Burnett v. National Association of Realtors
   • c/o JND Legal Administration
   • PO Box 91479, Seattle, WA 98111
5. Postmark your submission by May 9, 2025

What Documents You’ll Need

• Proof of Sale: Closing disclosure or deed
• Commission Proof: Broker agreements, statements, or HUD-1 forms

Having these ready will make your claim process smoother and quicker.

Challenges

Some common issues when filing include:

• Missing or unclear documentation
• Not knowing the name of your brokerage
• Confusion over which MLS the property was listed under

If you sold multiple homes, file a claim for each qualifying transaction. If you’re unsure about any part of the process, the settlement website provides FAQs and contact details for the claims administrator.

Industry Changes

This settlement isn’t just about refunds—it’s also reshaping how real estate commissions work:

• Sellers can no longer offer buyer-agent commissions on MLS: Buyers now negotiate directly with their own agents.
• Mandatory buyer-agent agreements: These outline agent fees and services in writing before you begin the home search.

These changes are designed to give buyers more control and make the cost of real estate transactions more transparent.

Impact

For homebuyers, this means:

• Negotiating agent fees upfront instead of having them baked into the home price
• More transparency around what agents are paid and what they do
• Potential cost savings, as buyers can now shop around for the best deal on agent services

For sellers, it’s a chance to reclaim money they may have unknowingly overpaid—and to help push the industry toward fairer practices.

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