Class Action Litigation Notices Mailed to Consumers
Louisiana REALTORS® • February 21, 2024
An Update from Katie Johnson, NAR Chief Legal Officer and Chief Member Experience Officer
I understand that [your] members may have questions about a notice of a proposed settlement in certain antitrust commission cases that has been sent nationwide this month.
While NAR is not a party to the settlement agreements mentioned in the notice, we wanted to provide some factual information about what the notice means. Please share this information with your members, who can use it as guidance to answer questions from clients:
- On February 1, 2024, a notice was sent to consumers related to settlement agreements reached between RE/MAX, Keller Williams, or Anywhere and the class action plaintiffs in the Burnett, Moehrl, and Nosalek cases. NAR is not involved in the proposed settlements.
- The notice gives members of the settlement class information about how to, e.g., make a claim or opt-out of the settlements if, for example, they want to bring their own lawsuits against one or more of the defendants.
- The proposed settlements between these parties are scheduled to be considered for final approval by the US District Court for the Western District of Missouri on May 9, 2024.
- If someone asks for more details about the RE/MAX, Keller Williams, or Anywhere settlements or whether they should make a claim or opt out of the settlements, you could suggest that they consult an attorney. You can also refer them to the website listed on the notice for further information.
As always, updated information about NAR’s position in these and other cases can be found on competition.realtor. Please reach out directly to me or my team with any questions.
NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on state and local tax (SALT) deductions . This guide explains federal tax law changes that temporarily quadruple the amount of state and local taxes (SALT) that taxpayers can deduct and will make homeownership more accessible and affordable, especially for people in higher-tax states. As a reminder, all guides in this series are available for download—in both English and Spanish—on facts.realtor . Please allow a few days for the Spanish version of the latest resource to be translated and uploaded. For ease of reference, below is a list of the most recent guides: Assistance Programs Real Estate Auctions Working with a Real Estate Attorney Making Your Home More Energy Efficient Buying a Historic Property Thank you for your continued engagement with the “Consumer Guide” series and for sharing the resources with prospective clients to ensure they have the information they need to find success in their homebuying or selling journey. Remember that these guides are for informational purposes only and are not meant to enact or change any existing NAR policy. Be on the lookout for next week’s guide on August 6, which will cover packing tips and tricks.
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