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NAR homebuyer commission settlement hearing set for Nov. 2

Created at 27 Jul · 3:36 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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A judge has scheduled a final approval hearing for November 2, 2026, for the National Association of Realtors' homebuyer commission lawsuit settlement. The trade group and other firms have contributed over $120 million to a Global Settlement Fund.

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Key Numbers

Nov. 2, 2026final approval hearing date
$120 milliontotal settlement contributions
$52.25 millionNAR settlement contribution
$30 millionHomeServices of America settlement contribution
$8.25 millionHanna Holdings settlement contribution
$7.33 millionCompass settlement contribution
$4.34 millioneXp World Holdings settlement contribution
$2.04 millionDouglas Elliman settlement contribution

Who's Involved

National Association of Realtors (NAR)
trade group seeking final approval for homebuyer commission settlement
Judge Linsay Jenkins
overseeing the Tuccori homebuyer commission lawsuit
Compass
settling party in the homebuyer commission lawsuit
eXp World Holdings
settling party in the homebuyer commission lawsuit
Hanna Holdings
settling party in the homebuyer commission lawsuit
HomeServices of America
settling party in the homebuyer commission lawsuit
Douglas Elliman
settling party in the homebuyer commission lawsuit
NAR homebuyer commission settlement hearing set for Nov. 2

↳ Why This Matters

The final approval of these settlements could significantly alter how real estate agents are compensated, potentially impacting home affordability and the structure of real estate transactions nationwide.

Key facts

  • A final approval hearing for the National Association of Realtors' homebuyer commission lawsuit settlement is set for November 2, 2026.
  • The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is seeking final approval for its homebuyer commission lawsuit settlement.
  • The settlements include contributions from NAR ($52.25 million), Compass ($7.33 million), eXp World Holdings ($4.34 million), Hanna Holdings ($8.25 million), HomeServices of America ($30 million), and Douglas Elliman ($2.04 million).
  • The settling parties have collectively contributed over $120 million to the Global Settlement Fund.
  • Judge Linsay Jenkins found the settlement terms to be fair, reasonable, and adequate, negotiated in good faith by experienced counsel.

A final approval hearing for the National Association of Realtors' (NAR) homebuyer commission lawsuit settlement has been scheduled for November 2, 2026. Judge Linsay Jenkins, overseeing the Tuccori homebuyer commission lawsuit, announced the date after approving the method for notifying settlement class members.

The proposed settlements, which received preliminary approval in May, involve NAR contributing $52.25 million, Compass $7.33 million, eXp World Holdings $4.34 million, Hanna Holdings $8.25 million, HomeServices of America $30 million, and Douglas Elliman $2.04 million. These firms have collectively contributed over $120 million to a Global Settlement Fund.

These opt-in settlements stem from lawsuits such as Batton 1 and 2, Cwynar, Davis, and Lutz. Despite the preliminary approval, plaintiffs in other homebuyer commission lawsuits have attempted to block the settlements. However, Judge Jenkins previously stated that the terms are fair, reasonable, and adequate, having been negotiated in good faith by experienced counsel through mediation.

Frequently asked questions

The lawsuit concerns the commission structure for real estate agents, specifically how buyers' agents are compensated, which has historically been paid by sellers.

The final approval hearing is scheduled for November 2, 2026.

The settling parties have contributed over $120 million to a Global Settlement Fund, with NAR alone contributing $52.25 million.

The main parties include the National Association of Realtors (NAR), Compass, eXp World Holdings, Hanna Holdings, HomeServices of America, and Douglas Elliman.

What Happens Next

01Final approval hearing for the homebuyer commission lawsuit settlement on November 2, 2026.

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How It Developed

A judge announced a final approval hearing for the homebuyer commission lawsuit settlement.
The hearing is scheduled for November 2, 2026.
The settlement includes contributions from NAR, Compass, eXp World Holdings, Hanna Holdings, HomeServices of America, and Douglas Elliman.
Settling parties have contributed over $120 million to a Global Settlement Fund.
The judge previously approved the manner and form of settlement class notices.
The judge found the settlement terms to be fair, reasonable, and adequate.

Sources

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NAR homebuyer commission settlement hearing set for Nov. 2HousingWire

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