A U.S. judge in Missouri has approved a $208 million consumer antitrust settlement with Re/Max and two other leading real estate brokerages. The settlement is part of a broader series of changes in the real estate industry, influenced by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and other major players. The Department of Justice's Statement of Interest, which follows a Boston confab 30 years ago, could potentially save homebuyers and sellers $100 million per month by eliminating co-broker bribes and steering practices. The NAR's settlement, which includes changes in broker compensation, means buyers cannot finance commissions. Judge Stephen R. Bough highlighted that the payouts and practice changes in the NAR's deal, as well as those in the Keller Williams, Anywhere, and RE/MAX settlements, represent substantial benefits for sellers. The board president of Arizona Realtors noted the implications of the settlement, warning that telling buyers to bring their own broker could result in a lower selling price.