Real Estate Commission Litigation: $208.5M Burnett Settlement

_Editors note__: The Burnett settlement is one of three separate settlements in the cases collectively known as the "Real Estate Commission Litigation" class action lawsuits. You read about the other two at National Association of Realtors Settlement and Gibson Settlement._

If you sold a home and paid a commission to a real estate agent affiliated with Anywhere Real Estate, Inc., RE/MAX LLC, or Keller Williams Realty, Inc., you may be eligible to claim a portion of the $208,500,000 settlement from a class action lawsuit.

Anywhere Real Estate, Inc., RE/MAX LLC, and Keller Williams Realty, Inc. have agreed to pay $208,500,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged anticompetitive agreements that resulted in home sellers paying inflated commissions to real estate brokers or agents.

Who can file a claim for compensation?

To be eligible for the settlement, you must meet the following criteria:

• Sold a home during the eligible date range (see below for date ranges)
• Listed the home on a multiple listing service (MLS) anywhere in the United States
• Paid a commission, in connection with the sale of the home, to any of the following real estate brokerages:
• Anywhere Real Estate,
• RE/MAX

Eligible date rates

The eligible date ranges vary depending on the MLS used:

• Arizona
• ARMLS (March 6, 2015 through February 1, 2024)

• Colorado
• REcolorado/Metrolist (March 6, 2015 through February 1, 2024)
• Pikes Peak MLS (March 6, 2015 through February 1, 2024)

• Delaware
• Bright MLS (March 6, 2015 through February 1, 2024)

• District of Columbia
• Bright MLS (March 6, 2015 through February 1, 2024)

• Florida
• Stellar MLS (March 6, 2015 through February 1, 2024)
• Miami MLS (March 6, 2015 through February 1, 2024)
• Florida Gulf Coast MLS (March 6, 2015 through February 1, 2024)

• Illinois
• MARIS MLS (April 29, 2014 through February 1, 2024)

• Kansas
• Heartland MLS (April 29, 2014 through February 1, 2024)

• Maryland
• Bright MLS (March 6, 2015 through February 1, 2024)

• Massachusetts
• MLS PIN (December 17, 2016 through February 1, 2024)

• Michigan
• Realcomp II (March 6, 2015 through February 1, 2024)

• Minnesota
• Northstar MLS (March 6, 2015 through February 1, 2024)

• Missouri
• Heartland MLS (April 29, 2014 through February 1, 2024)
• MARIS MLS (April 29, 2014 through February 1, 2024)
• Columbia Board of Realtors MLS (April 29, 2014 through February 1, 2024)
• Southern Missouri Regional MLS (April 29, 2014 through February 1, 2024)

• Nevada
• GLVAR MLS (March 6, 2015 through February 1, 2024)

• New Jersey
• Bright MLS (March 6, 2015 through February 1, 2024)

• North Carolina
• Carolina/Canopy MLS (March 6, 2015 through February 1, 2024)
• Triangle MLS (March 6, 2015 through February 1, 2024)

• Ohio
• Yes MLS/MLS Now (March 6, 2015 through February 1, 2024)
• Columbus Realtors MLS (March 6, 2015 through February 1, 2024)

• Pennsylvania
• Bright MLS (March 6, 2015 through February 1, 2024)

• South Carolina
• Carolina/Canopy MLS (March 6, 2015 through February 1, 2024)

• Texas
• SABOR (March 6, 2015 through February 1, 2024)
• ACTRIS/ABOR (March 6, 2015 through February 1, 2024)
• HAR MLS (March 6, 2015 through February 1, 2024)
• NTREIS (March 6, 2015 through February 1, 2024)

• Utah
• Wasatch Front/Utah Real Estate (March 6, 2015 through February 1, 2024)

• Virginia
• Bright MLS (March 6, 2015 through February 1, 2024)

• West Virginia
• Bright MLS (March 6, 2015 through February 1, 2024)
• Yes MLS/MLS Now (March 6, 2015 through February 1, 2024)

• Wisconsin
• Metro MLS (March 6, 2015 through February 1, 2024)
• Northstar MLS (March 6, 2015 through February 1, 2024)

• Any MLS not listed above: February 1, 2020 through February 1, 2024

How much can class members get?

The exact amount each class member can receive will depend on the total number of valid claims submitted and the amount of commissions paid.

The settlement amount is subject to a pro rata calculation, meaning the funds will be divided among all approved claimants based on the commissions they paid.

Is proof required to file a claim?

Yes, claimants need to provide proof of their home sale and the commissions paid.

This includes documentation such as closing statements, settlement statements, HUD statements, or other transaction documents that reflect the sale of your home during the eligible date range and the fees paid to all real estate agents or brokers involved in the transaction.

How to file a claim

To claim an award, you must submit a claim form with the required information and proof.

You can file a claim online by visiting the online claim form or by mailing your completed claim form to:

Burnett et al. v. The National Association of Realtors et al.

c/o JND Legal Administration

PO Box 91479

Seattle, WA 98111

If you choose to mail your claim, ensure it is postmarked by May 9, 2025.

Claim instructions

1. Visit the online claim form.
2. Complete all required fields with accurate information.
3. Upload or mail the necessary proof of your home sale and commissions paid.
4. Submit the form online or mail it to the provided address.

Payment methods

Class members can choose from the following payment options:

• Debit card
• Physical check
• Zelle
• Venmo

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: May 9, 2025
• Fairness Hearing: May 9, 2024

When is the Burnett Settlement payout date?

Payments to class members will be made after the claims period is over and any appeals are resolved after the fairness hearing date on May 9, 2024.