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Comprehensive collection of court documents, settlement agreements, and legal filings from all tracked lawsuits

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eXp Settlement Agreement — Hooper
Settlement
April 1, 2026
eXp World Holdings agrees to settle Hooper homebuyer antitrust case for approximately $34M.
Weichert Settlement Agreement — Hooper
Settlement
April 1, 2026
Weichert agrees to settle Hooper homebuyer antitrust case for approximately $8.5M.
Plaintiffs' Opposition to Motion to Dismiss
Filing
March 31, 2026
Plaintiffs oppose Zillow's motion to dismiss, arguing RESPA kickback claims are well-pleaded and supported by evidence.
Order of Dismissal — Hardy v. NAR
Order
March 30, 2026
Judge Grey dismisses Hardy mandatory membership case, ruling claims are contradicted by reality.
Order Denying MTD — Compass, Redfin, eXp, Weichert & United RE
Order
March 25, 2026
Federal judge denies motions to dismiss filed by Compass, Redfin, eXp World Holdings, Weichert Realtors, and United Real Estate in Batton 2 homebuyer antitrust case. All five brokerages must now face trial on claims that they conspired to inflate buyer-agent commissions.
Reuters: Compass, Redfin, eXp Must Face Buyers’ Price-Fixing Lawsuit
Other
March 25, 2026
Reuters reporting on the March 25, 2026 ruling that Compass, Redfin, eXp World Holdings, Weichert Realtors, and United Real Estate must face the Batton 2 homebuyer commission antitrust lawsuit.
Inman: Five Brokerages Must Face Homebuyer Antitrust Suit
Other
March 25, 2026
Inman News coverage of the March 25, 2026 ruling denying motions to dismiss filed by five major brokerages in the Batton 2 homebuyer commission antitrust case.
RE/MAX Settlement Agreement — Batton 1
Settlement
March 25, 2026
$8.5 million settlement agreement between RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. and the Batton 1 homebuyer class. RE/MAX becomes the second major brokerage to settle the Batton 1 case, joining Keller Williams ($20M) for a combined $28.5M fund.
Reuters: RE/MAX Settles Homebuyer Commission Lawsuit for $8.5M
Other
March 25, 2026
Reuters reporting on RE/MAX's $8.5 million settlement of the Batton 1 homebuyer antitrust case, announced March 25, 2026.
Order Denying Motion to Dismiss — Compass
Order
March 25, 2026
Federal judge denies Compass's motion to dismiss in Batton 2 homebuyer antitrust case. Compass must now face trial on claims it conspired to inflate buyer-agent commissions.
Reuters: Compass Must Face Buyers' Price-Fixing Lawsuit
Other
March 25, 2026
Reuters coverage of the March 25, 2026 ruling requiring Compass and four other brokerages to face the Batton 2 homebuyer commission antitrust lawsuit.
Order Denying Motion to Dismiss — Redfin
Order
March 25, 2026
Federal judge denies Redfin's motion to dismiss in Batton 2 homebuyer antitrust case. Redfin must now face trial on claims it conspired to inflate buyer-agent commissions.
Reuters: Redfin Must Face Buyers' Price-Fixing Lawsuit
Other
March 25, 2026
Reuters coverage of the March 25, 2026 ruling requiring Redfin and four other brokerages to face the Batton 2 homebuyer commission antitrust lawsuit.
Order Denying Motion to Dismiss — eXp World Holdings
Order
March 25, 2026
Federal judge denies eXp World Holdings's motion to dismiss in Batton 2 homebuyer antitrust case.
Reuters: eXp Must Face Buyers' Price-Fixing Lawsuit
Other
March 25, 2026
Reuters coverage of the March 25, 2026 ruling requiring eXp World Holdings and four other brokerages to face the Batton 2 homebuyer commission antitrust lawsuit.
Order Denying Motion to Dismiss — Weichert Realtors
Order
March 25, 2026
Federal judge denies Weichert Realtors's motion to dismiss in Batton 2 homebuyer antitrust case.
Reuters: Weichert Must Face Buyers' Price-Fixing Lawsuit
Other
March 25, 2026
Reuters coverage of the March 25, 2026 ruling requiring Weichert Realtors and four other brokerages to face the Batton 2 homebuyer commission antitrust lawsuit.
Order Denying Motion to Dismiss — United Real Estate
Order
March 25, 2026
Federal judge denies United Real Estate's motion to dismiss in Batton 2 homebuyer antitrust case.
Reuters: United Real Estate Must Face Buyers' Price-Fixing Lawsuit
Other
March 25, 2026
Reuters coverage of the March 25, 2026 ruling requiring United Real Estate and four other brokerages to face the Batton 2 homebuyer commission antitrust lawsuit.
Order Denying NWMLS Motion to Dismiss
Order
March 19, 2026
Judge Jamal N. Whitehead denies NWMLS's motion to dismiss, finding Compass made 'plausible claims' of competitive harm. Case proceeds to discovery with trial set for February 2027.
Compass Notice of Voluntary Dismissal
Filing
March 18, 2026
Compass files notice of voluntary dismissal of all antitrust claims against Zillow without prejudice, following Zillow's launch of Zillow Preview which ended the contested pre-market listing ban
Notice of Appeal — Five Brokerage Settlements (Spring Way Center LLC)
Filing
March 5, 2026
Spring Way Center LLC and objectors file notice of appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit challenging the five brokerage settlements totaling $39.7M, arguing damage amounts are 'grossly disproportionate' to what is needed to adequately compensate injured parties nationwide
Judge Approves Greystar Settlement
Order
March 2, 2026
Federal judge approves settlement between DOJ and Greystar Real Estate Partners, the largest U.S. apartment operator, resolving claims that Greystar used RealPage algorithms to fix rent prices
Federal Register: DOJ Response to Public Comments
Other
February 9, 2026
DOJ's official response to public comments on the proposed RealPage settlement, addressing concerns about the adequacy of behavioral remedies
Judge Rejects Compass Bid to Block Zillow Rule
Order
February 7, 2026
New York judge denies Compass's bid to block Zillow's private-listing rule, allowing Zillow to keep enforcing one-day MLS sharing while the antitrust case continues
Order Denying Preliminary Injunction
Order
February 6, 2026
Judge denied Compass's request for preliminary injunction, citing insufficient evidence of irreparable harm
Final Approval Order
Order
February 6, 2026
Judge Stephen R. Bough grants final approval for $42 million in settlements with William Raveis, Howard Hanna, EXIT, Windermere, Lyon, Charles Rutenberg, My Home, Tierra Antigua, and West USA (53-page order)
Final Approval Order - Five Brokerages ($39.7M)
Order
February 5, 2026
Judge Stephen R. Bough grants final approval for $39.7M in settlements with Howard Hanna ($32M), William Raveis ($4.1M), Windermere/Lyon ($2.1M), and EXIT Realty ($1.5M). Only 22 opt-outs and 3 objections from 2.7M total claims.
Final Approval Order - Keller Williams Settlement
Order
February 3, 2026
Court order granting final approval of $20 million Keller Williams settlement in Batton homebuyer case
Keller Williams Settlement Agreement
Settlement
February 2, 2026
$20 million settlement agreement with Keller Williams Realty LLC, first major homebuyer commission settlement
Settlement Notice to Class Members
Other
February 2026
Official notice to class members regarding Keller Williams settlement terms and claim procedures
Plaintiffs' Motion for Final Settlement Approval
Motion
January 28, 2026
Plaintiffs' motion seeking final approval of all settlements totaling over $42 million
Class Action Lawsuit Announcement
Other
January 26, 2026
Three homebuyers file class action against Rocket Mortgage alleging RESPA violations, illegal steering practices, and inflated home prices
Motion to Dismiss Memorandum
Motion
January 13, 2026
Defendants' arguments for dismissal
Long Form Notice to Settlement Class
Other
December 30, 2025
Official notice to class members regarding settlement terms, claim procedures, and deadlines for all nine brokerage settlements
Supreme Court Denial of Certiorari (Second Denial)
Order
December 15, 2025
U.S. Supreme Court declines for the second time to hear REX's appeal, leaving in place appellate court rulings in NAR's favor and ending the litigation. NAR repealed the no-commingling rule in 2025.
Order Consolidating Cases
Order
December 11, 2025
Court consolidated Taylor v. Zillow with Armstrong v. Zillow for coordinated proceedings
Transfer Order
Order
December 4, 2025
Court granted Zillow's motion to transfer case to Western District of Washington
DOJ Proposed Settlement with RealPage
Settlement
November 2025
DOJ proposed consent decree with RealPage requiring behavioral remedies to address algorithmic rent pricing concerns; public comment period completed
Order Granting Preliminary Approval
Order
October 3, 2025
Court order granting preliminary approval of settlements with all nine defendant brokerages
State Attorneys General Complaint
Filing
October 1, 2025
Parallel complaint from Virginia and other states
FTC Complaint
Filing
September 30, 2025
Alleges illegal agreement to suppress rental advertising competition under Sherman Act
Settlement Agreement
Settlement
September 29, 2025
$3.95 million settlement agreement with MLS PIN including business practice changes
Final Judgment and Order
Order
September 29, 2025
Final approval order granting settlement and defining class period
William Raveis Settlement Agreement
Settlement
September 2025
$4.1 million settlement agreement with William Raveis Real Estate, Inc.
Howard Hanna (Hanna Holdings) Settlement Agreement
Settlement
September 2025
$32 million settlement agreement with Hanna Holdings, Inc. (largest settlement in this group)
EXIT Realty Settlement Agreement
Settlement
September 2025
$1.5 million settlement agreement with EXIT Realty Corp. International and EXIT Realty Corp. USA
Windermere & Lyon Settlement Agreement
Settlement
September 2025
Combined settlement agreement with Windermere Real Estate Services Company, Inc. and William Lyon & Associates
Complaint
Filing
July 30, 2025
38-page complaint alleging 'rampant' copyright infringement of 46,000+ photographs
CoStar Docket
Other
July 30, 2025
Full case docket with all filings on CourtListener
Court Order Dismissing Case
Order
July 15, 2025
Court dismissed claims as time-barred and lacking antitrust standing
NWMLS Motion to Dismiss
Motion
June 30, 2025
NWMLS moves to dismiss Compass's antitrust complaint for failure to state a claim, arguing its listing rules are procompetitive and do not constitute antitrust violations
Class Action Complaint
Filing
June 28, 2025
Alleges brokerages colluded with NAR to artificially inflate agent commissions
Docket Information
Other
June 28, 2025
Full case docket on Justia
Final Approval Order
Order
June 24, 2025
Court grants final approval of settlement and injunctive relief
Complaint
Filing
June 23, 2025
Alleges Zillow's policy is anticompetitive and restricts marketing strategies
Class Action Complaint
Filing
June 5, 2025
Alleges Zillow steers homebuyers to affiliated agents without disclosing high referral fees
Complaint
Filing
April 25, 2025
Alleges NWMLS rules are anticompetitive and threaten to put Compass out of business in Seattle area
Compass Antitrust Complaint v. NWMLS
Filing
April 25, 2025
Compass and Compass Washington LLC file antitrust lawsuit against Northwest Multiple Listing Service alleging monopolistic listing rules restrict competition and harm sellers in the Pacific Northwest market
Zillow's Motion to Dismiss
Filing
2025
Zillow's motion to dismiss all RESPA claims, arguing the Premier Agent program does not constitute an illegal kickback arrangement.
CFPB Press Release and Complaint Details
Filing
December 23, 2024
CFPB sues Rocket Homes and The Mitchell Group for providing kickbacks to real estate brokers and agents in exchange for steering homebuyers to Rocket Mortgage
Second Memorandum Opinion and Order
Order
November 22, 2024
Recent court ruling on case progression and legal issues
Preliminary Settlement Agreement
Settlement
November 2024
Proposed settlement for $250 million with structural changes to MLS commission display rules
Complaint
Filing
August 22, 2024
Alleges NAR and large brokerages conspired to boycott Homie and exclude it from market
Docket Information
Other
August 22, 2024
Full case docket on CourtListener
Settlement Class Representatives Order (Gibson/Umpa Consolidated)
Order
July 15, 2024
Court order appointing settlement class representatives including Daniel Umpa in consolidated Gibson/Umpa case
Consolidated Amended Class Action Complaint (Gibson v. NAR)
Filing
June 11, 2024
Consolidated complaint in Gibson case against multiple defendants including William Raveis, Howard Hanna, EXIT, Windermere, Lyon, and others
Notice of Appeal
Filing
May 2, 2024
Defendants file notice of appeal to Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals
Consolidated Amended Class Action Complaint
Filing
April 19, 2024
Complaint alleging NAR's MLS rules artificially inflate buyer-broker commissions
Long Form Notice to Settlement Class
Other
April 13, 2024
Official notice to class members regarding settlement terms and claim procedures
Settlement Agreement
Settlement
March 15, 2024
Final settlement agreement for $418 million with injunctive relief requiring industry practice changes
Memorandum Opinion and Order — Motion to Dismiss
Order
February 20, 2024
Court order addressing motion to dismiss and class certification issues in buyer commission antitrust case
Memorandum Opinion and Order
Order
February 20, 2024
Court order addressing motion to dismiss in buyer commission antitrust case
Memorandum Opinion and Order — Batton 1
Order
February 20, 2024
Court order addressing motion to dismiss in the Batton 1 buyer commission antitrust case — applies to all defendants including RE/MAX.
Hardy v. NAR — Original Complaint
Filing
2024
Original complaint challenging NAR mandatory membership requirements for MLS access.
Taylor v. Zillow — Original Complaint
Filing
2024
Original complaint alleging Zillow's Premier Agent and mortgage referral programs violate RESPA anti-kickback provisions.
Class Action Complaint
Filing
December 4, 2023
Complaint filed against Florida Association of Realtors and 16 large brokerage firms alleging violations of Florida Antitrust Act and Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act. Alleges Florida home sellers paid inflated commissions due to anticompetitive rules.
Batton 2 Amended Complaint
Filing
November 2, 2023
Amended complaint in Batton 2 homebuyer antitrust case, naming Compass, Redfin, eXp World Holdings, Weichert Realtors, United Real Estate, and NAR as defendants for allegedly conspiring to inflate buyer-agent commissions.
Batton 2 Amended Complaint
Filing
November 2, 2023
Amended complaint naming Compass as a defendant in the Batton 2 homebuyer antitrust case, alleging conspiracy to inflate buyer-agent commissions nationwide.
Batton 2 Amended Complaint
Filing
November 2, 2023
Amended complaint naming Redfin as a defendant in the Batton 2 homebuyer antitrust case.
Batton 2 Amended Complaint
Filing
November 2, 2023
Amended complaint naming eXp World Holdings as a defendant in the Batton 2 homebuyer antitrust case.
Batton 2 Amended Complaint
Filing
November 2, 2023
Amended complaint naming Weichert Realtors as a defendant in the Batton 2 homebuyer antitrust case.
Batton 2 Amended Complaint
Filing
November 2, 2023
Amended complaint naming United Real Estate as a defendant in the Batton 2 homebuyer antitrust case.
Plaintiffs' Original Class Action Complaint (Martin v. TAR)
Filing
November 2023
Complaint filed by two North Texas companies (home builder and magazine publisher) against Texas Association of Realtors, NAR, and 20+ Texas brokerages alleging artificially inflated commissions through anticompetitive practices
Jury Verdict
Order
October 31, 2023
Jury finds NAR and brokerages liable for $1.8 billion in damages (trebled to $5.4B under antitrust law)
Trial Transcript - Day 1
Transcript
October 16, 2023
Opening statements and initial witness testimony from trial proceedings
Amended Class Action Complaint
Filing
July 6, 2022
56-page complaint alleging antitrust violations involving buyer-agent commissions and steering practices
Amended Class Action Complaint — Batton 1
Filing
July 6, 2022
Underlying complaint in the Batton 1 case alleging antitrust violations involving buyer-agent commissions and steering practices — covers RE/MAX and other defendants.
Memorandum and Order Granting Motion to Dismiss
Order
May 2, 2022
Court dismissed case without prejudice, allowing refiling with amendments
Court Order Granting Class Certification
Order
April 22, 2022
District court grants class certification for nationwide class of home sellers
Third Amended Complaint
Filing
August 16, 2021
Alleges NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy restricts competition in listing services
Class Action Complaint
Filing
January 25, 2021
Original complaint alleging NAR's Buyer Agent Commission Rule violated antitrust law
Second Amended Complaint
Filing
December 17, 2020
Amended complaint alleging anticompetitive agreement resulting in inflated commissions
Motion for Class Certification
Motion
August 15, 2020
Plaintiffs' motion to certify class of home sellers affected by NAR's Buyer Broker Commission Rule
Original Complaint
Filing
April 29, 2019
Initial complaint filed against NAR and major brokerages alleging antitrust violations in buyer-broker commission practices
See Individual MLS Cases
Other
Various
This is a category covering multiple MLS-specific lawsuits. See Nosalek v. MLS PIN, Compass v. Northwest MLS, and Moehrl v. NAR for detailed court documents from regional MLS cases.
Zillow Joint Status Update — Request to Stay Case
Filing
March 11, 2026
Zillow and defendants file joint status update reiterating request to stay/pause the case pending ruling on motion to dismiss; Zillow argues case is 'likely to be dismissed in its entirety or greatly narrowed'; parties dispute deadline for additional parties to join (Zillow: April 15; plaintiffs: June 9)
Order Granting Preliminary Approval — Anywhere & Opt-In Brokerages
Order
March 4, 2026
Judge grants preliminary approval of settlements reached with Anywhere Real Estate, Real Brokerage, The Keyes Company & Illustrated Properties, and Vanguard Properties, totaling $10.8 million; Batton plaintiffs' motion to intervene denied
HousingWire: Batton Plaintiffs Allege Reverse Auction
Other
February 26, 2026
Detailed reporting on the Batton vs. Tuccori settlement dispute and Anywhere Real Estate's opt-in settlement strategy
Batton Motion to Intervene in Tuccori
Motion
February 24, 2026
Batton plaintiffs' motion to intervene in Tuccori case, alleging Anywhere Real Estate engaged in a 'reverse auction' by choosing a cheaper settlement via Tuccori rather than Batton
Zillow Motion to Dismiss (Taylor-Armstrong Consolidated)
Motion
February 20, 2026
Zillow's motion to dismiss the consolidated Taylor-Armstrong case, arguing plaintiffs fail to show how they were harmed by its Flex agent referral program or mortgage steering
Class Action Complaint
Filing
February 18, 2026
Original complaint filed by three veteran homebuyers alleging RESPA violations, illegal steering practices, and deceptive marketing by Veterans United Home Loans
Hagens Berman Press Release
Other
February 18, 2026
Law firm announcement detailing allegations of steering practices, RESPA violations, and deceptive marketing to military veterans
Zillow & Redfin Joint Defense Brief
Filing
February 17, 2026
Joint legal briefing by Zillow and Redfin calling the FTC lawsuit 'meritless' and arguing it ignores pro-competitive benefits and misrepresents how online real estate listing services operate
Zillow Motion to Dismiss FTC Lawsuit
Motion
February 13, 2026
Zillow's official statement and motion seeking dismissal of FTC antitrust lawsuit, arguing the rental partnership benefits consumers and the FTC's market definition is flawed
Judge Orders Document Production
Order
February 5, 2026
Judge Porter orders Zillow and Redfin to provide internal documents and executive communications in the $100M rental syndication antitrust lawsuit
Notice to Class Members
Other
October 2025
Official notice explaining eligibility, claim process, and deadlines for class members
Settlement Agreement
Settlement
September 2025
Final settlement agreement for $7.75 million with injunctive relief requiring MLS PIN to modify commission rules
Massachusetts AG Settlement Agreement
Settlement
August 2025
$2M settlement for illegal foreclosure fees and payment misapplication; includes $1.5M restitution and $500K penalty
CFPB No-Action Letter
Order
May 15, 2025
CFPB ceases monitoring and enforcement after company ceased operations and paid penalty
Private Class Action Filing
Filing
April 29, 2025
Private borrowers file class action reviving CFPB's ability-to-repay claims against Vanderbilt
CFPB Dismissal Notice
Order
February 28, 2025
CFPB voluntarily dismissed lawsuit after Trump administration change
Consent Order
Settlement
January 24, 2025
$1.5M penalty and 5-year lending ban for ECOA and CFPA violations
CFPB Complaint
Filing
January 17, 2025
Complaint alleging redlining violations in Chicago and Boston metro areas targeting majority-minority neighborhoods
Voluntary Dismissal Agreement
Order
January 14, 2025
Dismissal without prejudice; TAN retains right to refile while NAR continues Clear Cooperation Policy review
CFPB Complaint
Filing
January 6, 2025
CFPB complaint alleging Vanderbilt set families up to fail by ignoring ability-to-repay requirements for manufactured home loans
Fourth Amended Complaint
Filing
October 2024
TAN's renewed complaint alleging Clear Cooperation Policy contributed to housing inventory shortage
Class Action Complaint
Filing
October 2024
Complaint alleging 29 mortgage lenders conspired through Optimal Blue platform to fix and inflate mortgage interest rates
The Real Brokerage Settlement Agreement
Settlement
June 2024
Settlement agreement for $9.25 million with practice change commitments
Compass Settlement Agreement
Settlement
June 2024
Settlement agreement for $57.5 million with injunctive relief mirroring NAR settlement terms
NAR Global Settlement Agreement
Settlement
March 2024
Comprehensive settlement covering Sitzer/Burnett, Phillips, and related cases
Consolidation Order
Order
January 2024
Court order consolidating Phillips case with Sitzer/Burnett for settlement purposes
CFPB Consent Order
Settlement
August 10, 2023
CFPB enforcement action resulting in $1.95M penalty for RESPA violations involving illegal referral fee kickbacks
Hooper v. eXp — Original Complaint
Filing
2023
Original complaint in the Hooper homebuyer antitrust case against eXp, Weichert, and NAR.
Ninth Circuit Opinion (Reversing Dismissal)
Order
April 26, 2022
Ninth Circuit reversed district court dismissal, finding TAN adequately alleged Clear Cooperation Policy was unreasonable restraint of trade
Settlement Agreement
Settlement
August 2021
$6.9M settlement for Truth in Lending Act violations related to buydown agreement disclosures
Original Complaint
Filing
May 2020
Complaint challenging NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy as anticompetitive restraint on trade
Original Class Action Complaint
Filing
March 6, 2019
Initial complaint alleging NAR's commission rules violate federal antitrust law