Ryan Schneider departs Anywhere after 8 years as CEO 

Ryan Schneider has exited as CEO of Anywhere following the close of the company's multi-billion dollar acquisition by Compass.

The move, first reported by Inman, was reflected in Schneider's LinkedIn profile, which indicated that Schneider left the company in January.

Dan Ivers, a communications representative who joined Compass International Holdings as part of its acquisition of Anywhere, confirmed Schneider's departure to Real Estate News.

"Ryan Schneider exited the company upon the close of the merger last month, in accordance with the terms of the [acquisition] agreement," Ivers said during a call. He also confirmed the departure of Anywhere's Chief Technology Officer Rudy Wolfs. 

An additional Compass International Holdings spokesperson also confirmed Schneider's departure, adding that the company "appreciates the work he did and wishes him well going forward."

Potential severance details

A Nov. 14, 2025, SEC filing outlines potential compensation for Schneider and other executives. Specifically, they would be eligible for severance if they were either terminated "without cause" or resigned "for good reason" within two years of the deal — except for Tim Gustavson, Anywhere's senior vice president, chief accounting officer and controller.

The benefits described include:

• A cash payment equal to two times the executive's annual base salary plus annual incentive award, paid following a 60-day waiting period.

• For Schneider, a prorated annual incentive award based on performance, payable when Anywhere distributes its annual incentives.

• Continued medical and dental coverage for up to 18 months.

• Outplacement services for up to 12 months, capped at $50,000.

The filing also details a separate change-in-control severance plan for select senior leaders, including Gustavson, with similar but less generous benefits.

At the time of the filing, Anywhere estimated that Schneider could receive approximately $17.74 million in cash severance, $49.09 million in equity awards and nearly $88,000 in medical and dental benefits in the event of a qualifying exit.

Schneider's journey as CEO 

Schneider joined the company — then known as Realogy — in late 2017 after spending nearly 15 years in leadership at Capital One.

As CEO, Schneider focused on strengthening agent support while reshaping the behemoth Anywhere into a leaner organization. That effort included divesting non-core businesses, reorganizing operations and increasing the company's emphasis on technology.

He was also a central figure in the industry's response to the commissions lawsuits that have reshaped the way agents engage with consumers. In fall 2023, Anywhere became the first company to settle claims tied to the Sitzer/Burnett case, presciently agreeing to an $83.5 million deal before the case went to trial.

The bold move freed Anywhere from the distraction of court battles and allowed the company to focus on moving forward. It also netted Schneider a $5 million bonus.

"The world is going to change, whether it's driven by AI, whether it's driven by a better customer experience in real estate, whether it's driven by litigation, or whether it's driven by public policy. And we want to be leaders of that change," Schneider told Real Estate News after being named the industry's most powerful executive in 2024.

And the changes continue.