For decades, a Realtor could leave one major brand and walk across town to another. Coldwell Banker. Century 21. Sotheby’s International Realty. ERA. Corcoran. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate. Those signs looked like competitors. Today, they ultimately sit inside the same corporate family. Compass completed its acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate on January 9, 2026. Following the deal, Compass operates a portfolio that includes Compass, Coldwell Banker, Century 21, Sotheby’s International Realty, Corcoran, ERA, Better Homes and Gardens Real…
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Compass Owns the Brands Realtors Used to Compete Against. Is That Good for Real Estate?
For decades, a Realtor could leave one major brand and walk across town to another. Coldwell Banker.
