NAR Homebuyer Settlement: Claim by Oct 27, 2026
Bought an MLS-listed home? The $120.3M NAR homebuyer commission settlement takes claims until Oct 27, 2026. Who is covered, what pays, and what to gather.
A $120,334,500 settlement covers people who bought a home listed on a multiple listing service, and valid claim forms are due October 27, 2026.
You are probably in the class of the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) homebuyer commission settlement if you bought a home listed on a multiple listing service (MLS), a brokerage commission was paid, and the purchase falls inside the class period for your state. To get paid, a valid claim form must be submitted by October 27, 2026. The settlement website is HomebuyerSettlement.com.
The case is Tuccori v. At World Properties, and the defendants agreed to pay $120,334,500 without admitting wrongdoing. This homebuyer settlement is separate from the earlier home seller commission settlements, and the seller claim deadlines passed in 2025.
Can You Claim in the NAR Homebuyer Commission Settlement?
You are likely covered by the NAR homebuyer commission settlement if you bought a home listed on an MLS anywhere in the United States, a commission was paid to any brokerage in that sale, and the purchase date falls inside your state's class period. The settlement administrator and the court decide each claim. The deadline to submit a valid claim form is October 27, 2026.
Class periods start on December 8, 2017, December 8, 2018, or December 8, 2019, depending on where the home is located. The periods also differ by which defendant brokerage was involved, so read the official notice on HomebuyerSettlement.com for the period that applies to your state and brokerage.
The total fund is $120,334,500. Each payment is based on the commissions paid on the home purchase, and the exact amount per person is not known.
Who Is Covered and Who Is Not
The homebuyer class covers individuals who bought an MLS-listed home in the United States where a brokerage commission was paid during the applicable class period. People who sold a home and belong to the existing seller settlements are not part of this class. People who excluded themselves from this settlement are also outside it.
| Situation | Covered? | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Bought an MLS-listed home, a brokerage commission was paid, purchase inside your state's class period | Within the class definition | Class periods vary by state and by defendant |
| Bought a home that was not listed on an MLS | Outside the class definition | The class definition covers MLS-listed homes only |
| Bought a home before your state's class period began | Outside the class definition | The class covers purchases inside the class period |
| Sold a home and belong to the home seller settlements | Not covered | Seller claim deadlines passed in 2025 |
| Asked to be excluded from this settlement by September 17, 2026 | Not covered | The exclusion deadline has passed |
The defendants include NAR and brokerages such as Compass, Inc., Anywhere Real Estate Inc., HomeServices of America, Inc., eXp World Holdings, Inc., Douglas Elliman Inc., and At World Properties, LLC. The Top Class Actions settlement report splits the defendants into two groups with different class periods. Check HomebuyerSettlement.com for the full defendant list and the matching periods.
If you only sold a home, this page does not apply to you. Read the official home seller settlement website instead, because the October 27 homebuyer deadline does not cover sellers.
What the Lawsuit Alleges and What the Defendants Say
The homebuyers claim that NAR and several real estate brokerages conspired to raise and fix broker commissions. They say this inflated home prices and reduced the services buyer brokers provided. These are allegations, and the defendants deny wrongdoing.
The defendants also agreed to keep or extend certain business practice changes meant to keep real estate commissions competitive and fair.
The case is Tuccori, et al. v. At World Properties, LLC, et al., Case No. 1:24-cv-00150, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
How Much the Settlement Pays
Class members can receive a cash payment from the $120,334,500 settlement based on the commissions paid on their home purchase. OpenClassActions' October 2026 roundup lists the payout as a pro rata share of $120.3 million. Class members who paid the highest commissions will receive the largest payments.
No per-person amount has been published.
The seller website describes settlements totaling over $1 billion, and that money belongs to a different group of settlements.
What to Gather and How to File a NAR Settlement Claim
To file a NAR settlement claim, submit a valid claim form by October 27, 2026. The settlement website, HomebuyerSettlement.com, is run by the Homebuyer Antitrust Litigation Settlement Administrator. Sources describe the required proof differently, so collect every purchase document you have before you start.
- Confirm the home you bought was listed on an MLS and that a brokerage commission was paid in the sale. Your closing agent or the settlement website notice can help.
- Find the class period for your state and brokerage in the official notice on HomebuyerSettlement.com.
- Gather your recorded property deed and your closing statement, settlement statement, or HUD statement.
- Read the claim form on the official site to see which documents it accepts.
- Submit the claim form by October 27, 2026.
The proof descriptions differ by source. Top Class Actions lists a recorded property deed as proof of purchase. OpenClassActions says the claim needs a closing document showing the purchase price and commissions. The claim form on HomebuyerSettlement.com controls which one counts.
If you cannot find your paperwork, our guide to filing class action claims without proof of purchase covers how proof rules vary between settlements. For this settlement, the claim form sets the rule.
A claim is filed under penalty of perjury. If you do not qualify, do not file one.
Class counsel are McGuire Law P.C. and Justice Jagher London & Millen LLC, and defense counsel is Massey & Gail LLP. Large settlements draw copycat scams. A real administrator never charges a fee to file a claim or release money. Type HomebuyerSettlement.com into your browser yourself rather than tapping a link in an unsolicited text or email.
Key Dates
The exclusion and objection deadlines have passed, and the court has scheduled a final approval hearing for November 2, 2026.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| September 17, 2026 | Exclusion and objection deadline (passed) |
| October 27, 2026 | Claim form deadline |
| November 2, 2026 | Final approval hearing |
Hearing dates can move, so look for the current date on the official homebuyer settlement website. Other settlements with October 2026 claim deadlines are listed in our roundup of October 2026 class action claim deadlines.
After You File a NAR Settlement Claim
Filing a NAR settlement claim does not lead to an immediate payment, because the court decides final approval and payments usually follow approval and any appeals. No payment date has been published for this settlement. The settlement administrator and the court decide who qualifies and how much each person receives.
Our guide on how class action settlements work walks through the stages from approval to payment. For filing steps that apply across settlements, see how to claim settlement money.
Settlement money may be taxable depending on what it replaces. This page cannot give tax advice, and our overview of whether legal settlements are taxable explains the general rules to raise with a tax professional.
If you bought an MLS-listed home inside your state's class period, gather your deed and closing statement today and submit your NAR settlement claim on HomebuyerSettlement.com by October 27, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the NAR homebuyer settlement per person?
The per-person amount is not known. Each payment is a pro rata share of the $120.3 million fund based on the commissions paid on the home purchase. Buyers who paid the highest commissions receive the largest payments.
How do I get money from the NAR commission settlement?
Submit a valid claim form by October 27, 2026. The settlement website, HomebuyerSettlement.com, is run by the Homebuyer Antitrust Litigation Settlement Administrator. Claims are filed under penalty of perjury, so only people who qualify should file.
When is the deadline to claim in the NAR homebuyer settlement?
The claim deadline is October 27, 2026. The exclusion and objection deadlines passed on September 17, 2026, and the final approval hearing is scheduled for November 2, 2026.
Can sellers claim in this settlement?
No. People who sold a home and belong to the existing home seller settlements are not covered by the homebuyer settlement. The seller settlement website says its most recent claim deadline passed on December 30, 2025 and all earlier ones passed on May 9, 2025.
Do I need proof that I bought the home?
Sources describe the proof differently. Top Class Actions lists a recorded property deed, while OpenClassActions says the claim needs a closing statement, settlement statement, HUD statement or similar document showing the purchase price and commissions. The claim form on HomebuyerSettlement.com sets what it accepts, so gather both your deed and your closing documents.
Who are the defendants in the homebuyer commission case?
The defendants are the National Association of REALTORS and brokerages including Compass, Inc., Anywhere Real Estate Inc., HomeServices of America, Inc., eXp World Holdings, Inc., Douglas Elliman Inc., and At World Properties, LLC. They are split into two groups with different class periods, and they deny wrongdoing.
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