Compass, Inc. reports news on its real estate services platform, brokerage and franchise network, and portfolio of residential real estate brands. The company, doing business as Compass International Holdings, operates owned-brokerage and franchise businesses across major U.S. markets and international territories, with brands including Compass, Coldwell Banker, CENTURY 21, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, Corcoran, ERA, Christie's International Real Estate, Sotheby's International Realty and @properties.
Recurring updates include operating and financial results, brand-affiliation activity, agent and franchise recognition, housing-market survey data, integrated services such as mortgage, title, insurance, escrow and relocation, and corporate matters affecting listings, platform access, governance and capital structure.
Pettingell Professionals (COMP) posted more than $161 million in closed sales volume in 2025, earning the No. 1 Duo ranking across the Coldwell Banker network and No. 1 in Sarasota County for the 16th consecutive year. The Sarasota-based team combines a high-touch luxury model with an expansive digital platform.
Team leadership includes founder Roger Pettingell and director of sales Thomas Arbuckle; Pettingell has over $3 billion career sales and appeared on the 2025 RealTrends + Tom Ferry The Thousand list.
Coldwell Banker Realty (COMP) announced that Pettingell Professionals — led by Roger Pettingell and Thomas Arbuckle — recorded more than $161 million in closed sales volume in 2025, earning the No. 1 Duo ranking across the Coldwell Banker network.
The Sarasota team was also No. 1 in Sarasota County for the 16th consecutive year, boasts over $3 billion in career sales for Pettingell, a YouTube audience exceeding 100,000 subscribers, and a 420+ episode weekly series REALTALK™ that supports listing visibility and regional luxury market reach.
Coldwell Banker Real Estate (NYSE: COMP) announced its 2025 year-end award winners on January 29, 2026, honoring top individual agents, teams, offices and affiliate companies across multiple categories including adjusted gross commission income, total units and lease income.
Lists name top 10 performers by category, office-size winners and rookies of the year.
Sotheby's International Realty (NYSE: COMP) announced that Town & Country Realty in Corvallis, Oregon has joined the Sotheby's International Realty network and will operate as Town & Country Sotheby's International Realty.
This marks the brand's 20th office in Oregon. The announcement notes leadership by Lisa Marie Boyd, who has 16 years of real estate experience and has owned Town & Country Realty since 2016. The network totals more than 21,600 affiliated sales associates across 1,100 offices in 86 countries and territories. Both operating entities are subsidiaries of Compass International Holdings (NYSE: COMP).
Cartus (COMP) announced on January 15, 2026 that its near-term and net-zero greenhouse gas targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), making Cartus the first major global talent mobility company with SBTi approval.
Targets use a 2024 base year: reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 emissions 63.0% by 2035 and 90.0% by 2050; reduce scope 3 emissions 67.0% per employee relocated by 2035 and 97.0% per employee relocated by 2050. Cartus manages over 80,000 moves annually and says the validation supports supplier engagement and client sustainability goals.
Compass (NYSE: COMP) announced the completion of an all-stock combination with Anywhere Real Estate on January 9, 2026. The two companies will operate together under Compass International Holdings, with Robert Reffkin serving as Chairman and CEO. Leadership says the combined company will bring industry brands and professionals onto a single technology platform intended to help agents save time, grow their businesses, and better serve clients. An open letter from Robert Reffkin to real estate professionals, affiliate broker-owners, and employees is available online for more details.
Compass (NYSE: COMP) priced an $850.0 million private offering of convertible senior notes due 2031, up $100.0 million from the prior size, with an initial purchasers' option for an additional $150.0 million exercisable within 13 days.
The Notes bear interest at 0.25% per annum, mature on April 15, 2031, and have an initial conversion rate of 62.5626 shares per $1,000 principal (about $15.98 per share), a ~35.0% premium to the Jan 7, 2026 share price. Capped call transactions with a $23.68 cap price (100% premium to Jan 7, 2026) accompany the offering. Net proceeds are for general corporate purposes and, if the merger with Anywhere completes, to repay Anywhere indebtedness and fund capped calls. Closing expected on or about Jan 9, 2026.
Compass (NYSE:COMP) and Anywhere (NYSE:HOUS) announced that stockholders of both companies approved the planned merger at special meetings held on January 7, 2026.
Key facts: approximately 99% of votes cast at Compass approved issuing Compass Class A shares to Anywhere stockholders; approximately 72.4% of Anywhere outstanding shares voted to adopt the merger agreement. The Merger is expected to close on January 9, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
Compass (NYSE: COMP) intends to privately offer $750.0 million aggregate principal of convertible senior notes due 2031, with an initial purchaser option for up to an additional $112.5 million within 13 days of issuance. The Notes will be senior unsecured obligations, jointly and severally guaranteed by subsidiaries that guarantee the company's revolving credit facility.
Proceeds are planned for general corporate purposes, including potential repayment of Anywhere Real Estate indebtedness if the proposed merger closes, and funding capped call transactions to limit dilution on conversion. Conversion may be settled in cash, shares, or a combination at the company's election.
Compass (NYSE: COMP) released its 2026 Housing Market Outlook projecting a more balanced U.S. housing market as prices flatten and activity resumes. The report forecasts national home prices +0.5%, inventory +5%, average mortgage rates ~6.4%, and existing-home sales rising 4.25%–5% from 2025.
Key drivers identified are faster wage growth than home prices, renewed geographic mobility, and divergent regional outcomes with a continuing luxury-segment outperformance for $1M+ transactions.