Why the Compass-Anywhere merger won’t be real estate’s LVMH

Distinct brands that serve a variety of real estate market price points are required for the Compass-Anywhere merger to be effective, Michael Valdes writes. Continue reading

Will the Compass-Anywhere deal kill the boutique brokerage?

How can a boutique brokerage avoid being eclipsed by an industry behemoth? Dezireh Eyn suggests leaning into transparency as a differentiator. Continue reading

The MLS isn’t dead yet, but brokers hedge bets with private listings

As Clear Cooperation’s biggest opponents gain market share and influence, Intel surveyed agents and brokers on how they actually use private listings — and just how deep their loyalty to the MLS runs. Continue reading

Real estate leaders weigh in on Compass-Anywhere: The Download

As the logistics of the merger unfold, members of the real estate community continue to share their thoughts on the deal. Continue reading

Companies must ‘get big in order to compete’ with Compass-Anywhere

For now, it’s business as usual for real estate agents affiliated with Anywhere-owned brokerage brands. But as Compass moves to acquire them next year, some real estate leaders say it may place pressure on competitors to ramp up their own expansions. Continue reading

Ginger Wilcox: Real estate will ‘continue to see consolidation’

In her latest Interview, the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Brand president talks competition and the enduring appeal of legacy brands. Continue reading

The Compass-Anywhere merger: When elite meets scale, what happens to value propositions?

The question isn’t whether this merger will change real estate, Lauren Henss writes, but whether that change will ultimately benefit consumers, agents or primarily shareholders. Continue reading

What’s next for Compass-Anywhere? Latter & Blum’s deal offers hints

The Compass name has largely overtaken Latter & Blum branding, but otherwise, the brokerage is still very much in the midst of a smooth transition to Compass’s systems, agents said. Continue reading

Compass-Anywhere: Scale doesn’t mean losing culture and quality

Don’t fear the scale of a combined Compass and Anywhere, luxury expert Mickey Alam Khan writes. Instead, lean into your differentiators and your unique value proposition. Continue reading