---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-23-107501"
form_type: "8-K/A"
ticker: "RMAX"
cik: "0001581091"
company_name: "RE/MAX Holdings, Inc."
filed_at: "2023-10-06T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-10T03:27:25.311972+00:00"
event_type: "litigation"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# RE/MAX settles class-action commission lawsuits; to pay $55M and change business practices

## Summary
- RE/MAX LLC to pay $55M to settle nationwide class actions over real estate commission practices, subject to court approval.
- Settlement releases RE/MAX, its franchisees, and affiliates from all claims in the Burnett and Moehrl lawsuits.
- RE/MAX agrees to eight business practice changes, including ending requirements for compensation offers and NAR membership.
- RE/MAX denies any wrongdoing and expects no material impact on operations or cash flows from the $55M payment.
- Payment to be made from available cash; settlement expected to become effective after appeals process, possibly in 2024.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-23-107501
- form_type: 8-K/A
- ticker: RMAX
- cik: 0001581091
- company_name: RE/MAX Holdings, Inc.
- filed_at: 2023-10-06T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: litigation
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1581091/000110465923107501/0001104659-23-107501-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1581091/000110465923107501/tm2327954d1_8ka.htm

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