Important: There is no standard, fixed, or required commission rate in real estate. All commission rates are fully negotiable — by law and in practice. Any commission figures referenced on this site are for illustrative purposes only and should not be interpreted as typical, customary, or recommended rates.

Umpa v. NAR

Umpa v. National Association of REALTORS®

SettledVaries by brokerage (The Real Brokerage: $9.25M, Compass: $57.5M)NAR Commission Antitrust
Share:
Quick Facts

Filed

November 2023

Jurisdiction

Various federal courts (consolidated for settlement purposes)

Plaintiff Firm

Multiple plaintiff firms

Key Issue

Nationwide class action alleging anticompetitive buyer-broker commission practices; consolidated with Gibson v. NAR in April 2024

Industry Impact

Consolidated with Gibson case for coordinated settlement proceedings; Daniel Umpa appointed as settlement class representative alongside Gibson plaintiffs

Settlement Information
This case has been settled.

Settlement Amount

Varies by brokerage (The Real Brokerage: $9.25M, Compass: $57.5M)

Settlement Date

June 2024

Claim Deadline

December 31, 2024

Estimated Payout

Varies by settlement; typically $100-$1,000 per transaction

Eligibility Criteria

Transaction Period

Home sales involving The Real Brokerage or Compass between 2019-2024

Geographic Scope

Nationwide

Covered Brokerages

The Real Brokerage, Compass, Other settling defendants

Industry Practice Changes

Settling brokerages agreed to practice changes similar to NAR settlement (no mandatory buyer-broker commission offers, enhanced transparency)

Case Timeline
Key events and milestones in this case

Case Filed

November 2023

Umpa v. National Association of REALTORS® filed in Various federal courts (consolidated for settlement purposes)

Settlement Reached

June 2024

Settlement agreement reached for Varies by brokerage (The Real Brokerage: $9.25M, Compass: $57.5M)

Discussion0 comments

Log in or comment as a guest

No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!