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RE/MAX Holdings agreed to pay $8.5 million to resolve homebuyer antitrust claims in the Batton 1 case — the second Batton defendant to settle after Keller Williams. Here's everything you need to know about eligibility, the claim process, and next steps.
On March 25, 2026, RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. disclosed in an SEC filing that it had agreed to pay $8.5 million to resolve antitrust claims in Mya Batton et al. v. National Association of Realtors et al. (Batton 1), a class action lawsuit pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
The Batton case was filed in January 2021 by homebuyers who allege that NAR's MLS commission-sharing rules caused them to pay artificially inflated prices when purchasing homes. The theory is that sellers inflate listing prices to cover the buyer's agent commission (typically 2.5–3% of the sale price), meaning buyers effectively pay this cost through the purchase price even though they never directly negotiate or agree to it.
RE/MAX is the second Batton 1 defendant to settle, following Keller Williams' $20 million agreement announced on February 2, 2026. Together, the KW and RE/MAX settlements bring the total Batton 1 settlement fund to $28.5 million. The remaining Batton 1 defendants — Anywhere Real Estate and NAR — have not yet settled.
Under the settlement terms, RE/MAX will pay the $8.5 million in installments: $1.5 million after preliminary court approval and the remainder from available cash. RE/MAX also agreed to cooperate with plaintiffs against the remaining defendants through testimony and document production.
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Keller Williams announces $20 million settlement — first Batton 1 defendant to settle
RE/MAX agrees to $8.5 million settlement — second Batton 1 defendant to settle
Judge Hunt rules Compass, eXp, Redfin, Weichert, United Real Estate must face Batton 2 lawsuit
Preliminary approval hearing expected for KW and RE/MAX settlements
Claim filing period expected to open after court approval
Estimated claim filing deadline (subject to court approval)
The Denver-based franchisor, its U.S. franchisees, agents, and affiliates — released from antitrust claims by all persons who purchased residential real estate listed on an MLS during the relevant time period
Locate closing documents, HUD-1 or ALTA settlement statements, and MLS listing confirmations for any home purchases made since 2006. You'll need these when the claim form opens.
Sign up for notifications at the official settlement website (realestatecommissionlitigation.com) to be alerted when the claim period opens. No action is needed until then.
If you also sold a home, you may be eligible for the NAR or Moehrl seller settlements. Use our eligibility quiz to find all settlements that apply to your situation.
Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. This site is not affiliated with the settlement administrator, class counsel, or RE/MAX. All claim filing must be done through the official settlement website. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.