US Justice Dept says $4 million settlement in real estate commission case falls short Posted on March 18, 2025 By realejuicey The U.S. Justice Department has asked a federal judge in Boston to reject a $4 million consumer settlement in New England that it warned may not fairly compensate home sellers and would keep artificially inflated real estate fees in place. Related posts: US Justice Dept says $4 million settlement in real estate commission case falls short Re/Max Canada agrees to ‘substantial’ $7.8-million settlement in lawsuits challenging real estate commissions Ministry of Justice holds coordination meeting to enhance real estate services See also Accomack County Draft Budget Includes Tax Increases for Cigarettes and Real Estate