NAR Homebuyer Commission Settlement, Check If You Qualify — Tuccori et al. v. At World Properties, LLC et al., No. 1:24-cv-00150

if you bought a home listed on an MLS anywhere in the U.S. and a commission was paid to a brokerage as part of the deal — yes, you’re likely included. The National Association of REALTORS® and 23 major brokerages agreed to pay a combined $120,334,500 to settle claims that they conspired to keep buyer-broker commissions artificially high. There’s no flat per-buyer number yet, and you have until October 27, 2026 to file.

NAR Homebuyer Commission Settlement — Key Facts

Detail	Info
Settlement Amount	$120,334,500 combined, from NAR and 23 brokerage defendants
Claim Deadline	October 27, 2026
Who Qualifies	Anyone who purchased a home listed on an MLS in the U.S. where a brokerage was paid a commission, during the applicable Class Period for that home’s location and listing brokerage
Estimated Payout	Pro rata, based on a Plan of Allocation not yet approved by the court — no set amount known yet
Proof Required	No — but you’ll need details on the properties you purchased and any commissions paid
Settlement Status	Notice issued; awaiting final court approval
Court & Case Number	U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois — No. 1:24-cv-00150
Law Alleged	Sherman Antitrust Act, state antitrust and consumer fraud statutes, unjust enrichment
Administrator	Epiq
Official Claim Site	HomeBuyerSettlement.com
Last Updated	August 7, 2026

Who Is NAR and Why Is It Being Sued Over Commissions?

The National Association of REALTORS® is the trade group behind the “Realtor” title and the rules that govern most local MLS databases — the listing systems agents use to find homes for sale. Because NAR sets rules for how MLS listings work nationwide, plaintiffs say it was uniquely positioned to enforce commission practices across the entire industry at once. The lawsuit claims NAR and 23 brokerages, including Compass, Anywhere Real Estate, and HomeServices of America, used those rules to keep commissions artificially elevated — a cost buyers ultimately absorbed through higher home prices.

What Did NAR and These Brokerages Do to Homebuyers?

Plaintiffs allege NAR and the brokerage defendants violated the Sherman Antitrust Act by creating rules that kept broker commissions fixed at inflated levels nationwide, and separately violated state antitrust and consumer fraud laws, including Illinois’s Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. The claim also includes unjust enrichment. According to the lawsuit, this anticompetitive structure didn’t just cost sellers — it inflated home prices and weakened the quality of buyer-broker services for everyone shopping for a house.

You may remember the earlier wave of NAR litigation — cases like Burnett and Gibson resulted in major changes to how real estate commissions work nationwide. Those earlier settlements covered home sellers. This one is different: it’s specifically for home buyers, who weren’t covered by those prior deals.

That distinction matters more than it sounds. If you already collected a payment as a home seller in Burnett, Gibson, Hooper, or Keel, you can still qualify here as a buyer — the two tracks don’t cancel each other out, unless you already released claims against that exact same brokerage as part of one of those seller cases.

Who Qualifies for the NAR Homebuyer Settlement?

Here’s exactly how to know if this case includes you.

• Homebuyers who purchased a home listed on any MLS in the U.S., where a brokerage was paid a commission on the transaction
• Buyers count regardless of whether the MLS was NAR-affiliated — REBNY, Northwest MLS, and others count too
• People whose purchase falls in the applicable Class Period, which varies by state and by which brokerage listed the home — some run back to 2017, others as far back as 2006 for Puerto Rico
• Anyone who already released claims against a specific defendant through the Burnett, Gibson, Keel, or Hooper seller settlements is excluded, but only as to that one defendant

You do not qualify based solely on having sold a home — that’s covered by separate settlements — and Class Periods here are not one uniform start date; they shift by defendant and by state.

Homebuyers Outside a Single State — Are You Still Covered?

Yes. This is a federal, nationwide settlement — it isn’t limited to one state the way the Brooklyn Bedding or Chantix cases are. Coverage depends on which brokerage listed your home and where that purchase happened, not a single national start date, so check the Class Period table on the official site for your specific situation.

Not sure if you qualify for the NAR homebuyer settlement? A free consultation with a class action antitrust attorney can help before the September 17, 2026 deadline to opt out or object.

How Much Can NAR Homebuyer Settlement Class Members Get? Payment Still Being Determined

There’s no fixed number yet, and the settlement website says so directly: it isn’t known exactly how much each class member will receive or when. Here’s what is known.

Where the $120,334,500 Actually Comes From

NAR itself is putting in the largest single share — $52,250,000, or roughly 43% of the entire fund. HomeServices of America and its affiliates are next at $30,000,000. The other 22 defendants contribute amounts ranging from $63,000 (Silvercreek Realty Group) up to $9,602,500 (Anywhere Real Estate). That’s a useful detail most coverage skips: this isn’t 24 companies splitting the bill evenly — it’s overwhelmingly NAR and a handful of the largest brokerages footing most of it.

What Attorneys’ Fees Mean for Your Homebuyer Payment

Class Counsel will ask the court for up to one-third of the $120,334,500 fund, plus litigation costs and expenses, all paid out of the same Global Settlement Fund before class members see anything. The remaining net amount will then be paid out on a pro rata basis, based on the number of properties you purchased and the commissions paid — and it won’t arrive all at once. Payments will go out in installments over several years as defendants fund the settlement, not in a single check.

That multi-year payout timeline is worth knowing now, before you assume a claim means one payment landing in your account this year.

How to File Your NAR Homebuyer Settlement Claim — Step by Step

1. Go to HomeBuyerSettlement.com/en/Home/SubmitClaim
2. Enter your name, contact information, and details on the home or homes you purchased
3. Include the closing date, location, and any commission information you have
4. Submit online, or download and mail the paper Claim Form to the Settlement Administrator in Portland, OR
5. Submit or postmark your form by October 27, 2026
6. Watch your email — update your contact information with the administrator if it changes after filing, since that’s your responsibility, not theirs

Takes about ten minutes online. The claim deadline is October 27, 2026.

Should NAR Homebuyer Class Members Opt Out or Object Before September 17, 2026?

What Opting Out of the NAR Homebuyer Settlement Actually Means

Opting out means no payment from this $120,334,500 fund, ever. In exchange, you keep your right to sue NAR and the brokerage defendants separately over the same commission claims. Most people shouldn’t opt out without legal advice — individual antitrust litigation is complex and expensive. The exclusion deadline is September 17, 2026, and mass or group opt-outs aren’t allowed.

How to Object to the NAR Homebuyer Settlement

Objecting keeps you in the class and eligible for a payment, but tells the court in writing that you disagree with part of the deal. Objections must be filed with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and mailed to Class Counsel, Settling Defendants’ Counsel, and the Settlement Administrator, following the specific format required, by September 17, 2026.

Talk to a class action lawsuit attorney before September 17, 2026 if you’re weighing either option.

NAR Homebuyer Settlement — Key Dates, 2026

Milestone	Date
Settlement Proposed	UNVERIFIED — exact agreement date not stated on the official settlement site
Claims Period Opens	UNVERIFIED — exact date not stated on the official settlement site
Opt-Out Deadline	September 17, 2026
Objection Deadline	September 17, 2026
Claim Filing Deadline	October 27, 2026
Final Approval Hearing	November 2, 2026
Expected Payment Date	UNVERIFIED — paid in installments over several years after final approval; no fixed date given

NAR Homebuyer Settlement — Frequently Asked Questions, No. 1:24-cv-00150

Do I need a lawyer to file a NAR homebuyer settlement claim?

 No. You’re already represented by court-appointed Class Counsel at no charge unless you opt out. Filing online at HomeBuyerSettlement.com takes minutes, though a free consultation with a class action antitrust attorney can help if you’re deciding whether to object.

Is the NAR homebuyer commission settlement legitimate? 

Yes. It’s authorized by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in Tuccori et al. v. At World Properties, LLC et al., No. 1:24-cv-00150, and run by settlement administrator Epiq.

When will NAR homebuyer settlement payments be sent?

 Not until after the Final Approval Hearing on November 2, 2026, and even then, payments go out in installments over several years as the 24 defendants fund the settlement — there’s no single payment date.

What if I missed the NAR homebuyer claim deadline? 

There’s no automatic fallback payment described in this settlement. If you miss the October 27, 2026 deadline, you generally give up your ability to collect while still releasing your right to sue separately, so don’t wait if you think you qualify.

Did I already get paid for this if I sold a home in the Burnett or Gibson settlement?

 No — those were separate settlements for home sellers, not buyers. If you also bought a home during the applicable window, you can file here too, unless you already released claims against that specific brokerage through a seller settlement.

How is my individual NAR homebuyer payment calculated? 

It’s pro rata, based on a Plan of Allocation the court hasn’t approved yet, factoring in how many qualifying properties you purchased and the commissions paid. No fixed per-buyer amount exists as of this settlement notice.

Which brokerages are part of the NAR homebuyer settlement? 

Twenty-three brokerages beyond NAR itself, including Compass, Anywhere Real Estate, eXp World Holdings, HomeServices of America, Douglas Elliman, and Engel & Volkers — the full list is on the official settlement site.

Sources Used in This NAR Homebuyer Commission Settlement Article

• Official Settlement Website — Tuccori et al. v. At World Properties, LLC et al., Epiq: https://homebuyersettlement.com/en
• Frequently Asked Questions, Official Settlement Website: https://homebuyersettlement.com/en/Home/FAQ

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the official settlement website administered by Epiq on August 7, 2026. Last Updated: August 7, 2026.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary by state and individual circumstances differ. For advice about your specific situation, consult a qualified attorney.