Coldwell Banker Premier’s Leaders Explain Localized & Industry-Wide Impact of Compass/Anywhere Real Estate Merger

September 25, 2025 — Coldwell Banker Premier leaders clarified their position following the proposed Compass-Anywhere Real Estate acquisition news, highlighting opportunities for regional leaders in an increasingly consolidated real estate market. The Winchester-based brokerage, currently operating 23 offices across seven states with over 340 agents, views the mega-merger as validation of its own growth-through-acquisition strategy.

Stephen Meadows, Chief Operating Officer of Coldwell Banker Premier, expressed measured optimism about the industry shift. “The merger makes sense from a business standpoint when considering what Compass is trying to accomplish,” Meadows stated. “Anywhere is a great company with many legacy brands that should help stabilize Compass and give them additional revenue streams that they desperately need.”

Message to Industry Stakeholders

Coldwell Banker Premier’s Founder and CEO, Steve DuBrueler addressed concerns from agents, clients, and potential merger partners about industry uncertainty. The company emphasized its independence and stability amid the changing market conditions. “To our agents, I would like to say, don’t panic. We are still an independent company making our own decisions,” DuBrueler stated. “We feel very confident that the Coldwell Banker brand will remain largely intact and undisturbed through this process.”

For potential merger partners, the company positions itself as a stable alternative during uncertain times. “The industry is changing and it’s better to be under the umbrella of a stable company than to be out on your own in these uncertain times,” DuBrueler added.

Since the main players in this game are Coldwell Banker Realty (non-franchised offices that are owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC) and Compass, and they are primarily in large metropolitan areas, Coldwell Banker Premier sees a distinct advantage for our brokerage to consolidate and grow their market shares in the tertiary markets.

Strategic Advantages for Mid-Size Brokerages

The company expects to benefit significantly from the consolidation trend, particularly through enhanced technology access and potential private listing network opportunities. Coldwell Banker Premier has completed ten acquisitions over the past five years, demonstrating what Meadows calls “strength in numbers” without the market duplication challenges facing larger consolidations.

“We expect this acquisition, should it go through, to provide us with a net positive gain of technology, size and scale,” Meadows explained. “If the private listing network that Compass has been trying to launch comes to fruition, that puts a large brokerage like ours in a very good position to command a lot more of the listing inventory in our markets.”

The private listing network concept could create exclusive access periods for listings within the consolidated entity, potentially disadvantageous to smaller independent brokerages. This development would strengthen Coldwell Banker Premier’s recruiting capabilities and merger opportunities in their target markets.

Technology and Legacy Brand Balance

Coldwell Banker Premier emphasizes balancing technological advancement with the 120-year legacy of the Coldwell Banker brand. The company believes the increased focus on technology by Compass will benefit all Coldwell Banker affiliates while preserving the brand’s foundation of ethical real estate practices.

Steve DuBrueler added that “The Coldwell Banker brand was built on the foundation of ethical real estate sales and has been a cornerstone of the real estate industry since its founding in 1906. Compass has been very focused on technology and I think the two offerings when done correctly can create a new chapter for Coldwell Banker that will give our agents an advantage moving forward.”

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About Coldwell Banker Premier
Founded in 1995 by Steve DuBrueler, Coldwell Banker Premier provides comprehensive real estate services across residential and commercial sales, leasing, property management, foreclosures, auctions, mortgage, title, and relocation services. The company now operates in six states with 23 office locations, employing over 340 agents and 50 staff members. Coldwell Banker Premier is ranked #23 among Coldwell Banker affiliates nationwide and holds the #1 position in West Virginia, Delaware, and Virginia. The firm is also ranked in the top 1% of real estate brokerages nationwide according to RealTrends. The company can be reached by phone at 800.835.0811 or via its website, PremierMove.com.

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