Robert Reffkin

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The $1.6 billion mega-merger reshaping American real estate

Leading the combined entity post-merger

Compass and Anywhere Real Estate closed their $1.6 billion all-stock merger on January 9, 2026, creating Compass International Holdings—the world's largest residential real estate brokerage. The combined entity controls 340,000 agents across every major U.S. city and 120 countries, uniting premium brands like Coldwell Banker, Century 21, Sotheby's International Realty, and Compass under CEO Robert Reffkin. Antitrust review cleared despite senators warning about squeezing independent brokerages.

Updated May 20

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We are building a company designed to help real estate professionals thrive in any market condition.

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We will never impose one-size-fits-all rules. Our vision is for roughly 340,000 industry professionals to come together on a single, modern technology platform that will help real estate professionals save time, grow their business, and better serve their clients.

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