As Compass moves to acquire Anywhere next year, some real estate leaders say it may place pressure on competitors to ramp up their own expansions
Opinion
On this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, Rob Hahn and Greg Robertson from the Industry Relations podcast debate what this game-changing merger really means
Agents at Compass and other large firms are increasingly set against Clear Cooperation. But at franchises and indies, the campaign may have only hardened their resolve, Intel surveys suggest
The Oppenheim Group owner shared thoughts on the state of the market, the Compass-Anywhere merger, and the upcoming seasons of 'Selling Sunset' and 'Selling the OC'
What does the Compass-Anywhere deal mean for private listings? For NAR? For agents in the trenches? We've got the answers
Opinion
How will the Compass-Anywhere merger impact the lives of everyday real estate agents? Coldwell Banker's Cara Ameer has questions
Stuart Siegel said he wants his company to be known for quality, and wondered how companies like Compass and Anywhere might be able to unify their cultures
Lock in with Inman’s ongoing coverage of the Compass-Anywhere merger — from deal details to what it means for the future of real estate. And be sure to check back often for updates
Opinion
Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered hosts James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson break down the Compass-Anywhere deal that is set to create a company worth an estimated $10B
The brokerage told Inman that the goal in creating the platform is to provide homesellers with marketing options, market testing capability, privacy and discretion
As the debate over private listings and the Clear Cooperation Policy raged on, Anywhere leaders charted a distinctly central path. Here's how that could change under a Compass banner
In acquiring its rival, Compass would absorb a smattering of business models and a load of debt. But it might gain what its CEO has long sought, observers say: more sway over industry affairs
The FTC and Department of Justice are expected to scrutinize the impacts of the deal — which would give the merged companies a combined market share of 18 percent
Some agents were shocked, but those working inside Compass generally agreed that the deal gives the combined firms increased bargaining power
Compass has long had a contentious relationship with the National Association of Realtors. Real estate veterans speculated Monday that NAR could thus suffer as Compass grows