The National Association of REALTORS® has agreed to pay $52.25 million to resolve nationwide homebuyer claims tied to buyer-agent commission litigation from the Tuccori et al. v. At World Properties et al class-action lawsuit, the organization announced Friday. 

As part of the deal and subject to court approval, NAR will contribute the $52.25 million to a settlement fund over a multi-year period.

A central component of the agreement is the scope of its release, which extends protections to a wide range of industry players. Covered parties include REALTOR® members, state and local associations, Multiple Listing Services and brokerages with a REALTOR® as a principal that meets certain eligibility criteria. 

According to NAR, the agreement provides a broader level of protection than any of its previous settlements, reducing uncertainty and potential financial exposure tied to ongoing litigation. 

The settlement requires continued compliance with practice changes established under the earlier Sitzer/Burnett agreement but does not introduce any additional changes. 

“In NAR’s 2026-2028 Strategic Plan, we committed to the industry that we would protect and advance the legal interest of REALTORS®. This settlement is a part of our efforts to fulfill that commitment and will promote a more resilient industry,” NAR CEO Nykia Wright said. 

Wright continued, “This outcome, which provides a broader level of protection and release for the industry than has been secured in any previous NAR settlement, is a result of NAR’s new legal team’s diligent approach to addressing legal risk and reinforces our commitment to delivering greater value and stability for our members, so they can remain focused on their clients and getting to their next transaction.” 

NAR characterized the agreement as the latest in a series of legal developments under its new legal leadership, including the dismissal of multiple antitrust cases over the past nine months.