Key facts
- REMAX and Keller Williams received final court approval for homebuyer commission settlement agreements.
- The settlements are in the Batton 1 homebuyer commission lawsuit.
- The court found the settlements fair and adequate.
- Class members have until August 2026 to submit claims.
- Settlement funds will be distributed after the claims period.
- The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri approved the settlements.
REMAX and Keller Williams have received final court approval for their respective settlement agreements stemming from the Batton 1 homebuyer commission lawsuit. The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri found the settlements to be fair, reasonable, and adequate, paving the way for their implementation. Class members involved in the lawsuit now have until August 2026 to submit their claims for compensation. Following the claims period, the funds from the approved settlements will be distributed to eligible class members. This ruling marks a significant step in resolving the long-standing litigation concerning real estate agent commissions paid by homebuyers.