Compass

What Compass does

Compass is a U.S. residential real estate brokerage and technology platform founded in 2012 by Robert Reffkin and headquartered in New York. Following the January 2026 close of its $1.6 billion acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate, Compass operates as the largest residential real estate brokerage in the United States, with 18% national market share, 340,000+ agents operating as independent contractors, and coverage in all 50 states. The company controls 30-40% of residential unit sales in Boston, Washington D.C., Chicago, Austin, and San Diego, and holds a portfolio of franchise and acquired brands including Coldwell Banker, Sotheby's International Realty, ERA, @properties, and Christie's International Real Estate.

The core product is a proprietary agent-facing platform that supports the full transaction lifecycle, anchored by the 3-Phased Marketing Strategy: Compass Private Exclusives (off-market distribution to the 340K-agent network), Compass Coming Soon (syndicated pre-market exposure to Compass.com and Redfin.com), and full public launch. Adjacent products include Compass Concierge (home-improvement financing repaid at closing), Compass One (integrated transaction platform), Compass Plus (senior services), title and escrow services (First Alliance Title, Consumer's Title, LegacyTexas Title, KVS Title), and AI-powered virtual staging through Edensign. Distribution is layered through the Compass.com consumer platform, the Rocket Mortgage partnership (which routes nearly 20% of Rocket's purchase volume through Compass agents), and a Redfin listing syndication reaching 60 million buyers.

Compass's revenue model is transaction-based: the company takes a percentage of commissions earned by agents on buy-side and sell-side residential transactions, supplemented by ancillary services revenue from title, escrow, and mortgage referral partnerships. Q1 2026 revenue was $2.70 billion, with $61 million in record adjusted EBITDA representing a 280% year-over-year improvement, supported by a raised $500 million three-year cost synergy target from the Anywhere integration. The company is publicly traded on NYSE under ticker COMP, was founded in 2012, and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 corporate staff in addition to its independent contractor agent network.

Name

Compass

Legal name

Compass, Inc.

Website

https://compass.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Compass is the largest U.S. residential real estate brokerage, operating a 340,000+ agent technology platform across all 50 states following its 2026 acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate, and earning transaction-based commission revenue from home buying, selling, title, and mortgage referral services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Real Estate Brokerage

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (531210), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (53121)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Traditional Residential Brokerage (Existing Homes) (BPAJAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury & High-End Residential Brokerage (BPAJAAAC), Debt & Structured Finance / Mortgage Brokerage (BPAJABAK)

Keywords

• Residential real estate brokerage
• Real estate technology platform
• Agent recruitment services
• Property listing services
• Home buying and selling

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Commission Revenue: Compass generates revenue by taking a percentage of real estate transaction commissions through its agent network. The company operates as a residential real estate brokerage with agents conducting buy-side and sell-side transactions across the U.S.
2. Ancillary Services: Revenue from related services including title, escrow, mortgage referrals (via Rocket partnership), and other transaction-related services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Compass operates a technology-enabled residential real estate brokerage that connects home buyers and sellers through a network of 340,000+ independent agents. The company earns commissions on real estate transactions facilitated through its proprietary platform, complemented by ancillary services such as title and escrow, mortgage referrals via the Rocket Mortgage partnership, and pre-sale home improvement financing through Compass Concierge.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Compass Private Exclusives: Off-market listing service allowing sellers to test pricing with 340,000 agents without public days on market or price drop history
• Compass Coming Soon
• Compass Concierge
• Compass Exclusives
• Compass 3-Phased Marketing Strategy
• Compass Development Marketing Group
• Compass One
• Compass Plus
• Compass Academy

Products and services

• Compass Residential Brokerage Platform Core residential real estate brokerage service connecting home buyers and sellers through a 340,000+ agent network across all 50 U.S. states. Includes agent-driven buy-side and sell-side transaction services with proprietary technology and brand support.
• Compass Concierge

Quantifiable outcome

• 2.9% higher closing price for pre-marketed listings
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Realtor.comcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 May 2026Zillow and Realtor.com formed a partnership to share pre-market listings (Realtor.com Preview) to counter the Compass-Redfin alliance, positioning the two portals against Compass's listing network.
• SoFi (Social Finance)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 April 2026SoFi launched a Real Estate Advisory Council convening over 50 agents from top brokerages including Compass to provide market insights and product input for SoFi's home equity products.
• Rocket Companies / Rocket MortgagecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 April 2026Strategic partnership enabling Compass listings to become visible on Redfin, including private exclusive listings. Rocket Pro wholesale lending division extends 100 bps broker credit to Compass agents, with nearly 20% of Rocket's purchase business coming through Compass agents.
• HomeServices of AmericacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 March 2026HomeServices of America partnership with Zillow covering 75,000 agents and nearly 200,000 listings, announced alongside Zillow ending its dispute with Compass.
• RedfincoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 December 2024Compass listings, including Coming Soon properties, are syndicated to Redfin.com, reaching 60 million buyers. This partnership is central to Compass's 3-Phased Marketing Strategy, with Redfin accepting Compass's pre-market listings.
• AssurantminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2024Assurant has expanded its home warranty relationships with Compass as one of several key real estate brokerage partners including Best Buy and Lowe's.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Anywhere Real Estate: Pre-merger direct competitor and now a wholly-owned Compass subsidiary. Anywhere Real Estate owned Coldwell Banker, ERA, Sotheby's International Realty, and Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, making it the closest comparable in residential brokerage scale and franchise model before acquisition.
• eXp World Holdings: Cloud-based residential real estate brokerage operating primarily through independent contractor agents. Directly competes with Compass for agent recruitment using a virtual model and high commission split, making it one of the closest tech-enabled brokerage peers.
• Redfin: Online-first residential real estate brokerage that competes directly with Compass's traditional agent-led model. Now a strategic listing syndication partner, but still a direct competitor for tech-savvy buyers and sellers seeking lower-commission alternatives.
• HomeServices of America: Largest residential brokerage subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, operating under Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and other brands. Recently formed a partnership with Zillow covering 75,000 agents and 200,000 listings, positioning it as a direct competitor and counterweight to Compass's listing syndication advantage.
• RE/MAX Holdings: Global residential real estate franchise network with thousands of agents across the US. Competes with Compass for agent recruitment via franchising and brand recognition, and is highly comparable in residential transaction volume and franchise-agent model.
• Keller Williams Realty: Largest residential real estate franchise by agent count in the US, with a tech-forward platform and profit-sharing model. Directly comparable to Compass in agent recruiting strategy, technology investment, and tech-enabled brokerage positioning.
• Coldwell Banker: One of the oldest US residential real estate franchises, now owned by Compass via the Anywhere Real Estate acquisition. Historically a direct competitor in residential brokerage with significant brand recognition and comparable agent network scale.
• Sotheby's International Realty: Luxury-focused residential real estate brand now partly owned by Compass (51% stake in franchisee parent). Direct competitor in the high-end residential market with strong global brand positioning in luxury transactions, similar to Compass's Christie's International Real Estate brand.

Broad incumbents

• Zillow Group: Leading residential real estate portal that is increasingly moving into brokerage via Zillow Offers and partner-agent programs. Not a traditional brokerage but a key competitor and counterweight to Compass in listing syndication, having filed antitrust litigation against Compass.
• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices: Residential real estate franchise network owned by HomeServices of America (Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary). Operates a franchise model similar to Coldwell Banker and offers overlapping luxury and traditional residential services competitive with Compass.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds12 records

Investors30 records

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M&A33 records

Investments

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