Compass reports ‘strongest Q4’ ever, announces ‘historic’ deal
During a Feb. 26 call with investors, Compass CEO Robert Reffkin took shots at Zillow and MLSs — and detailed an unexpected partnership with Redfin.
February 26, 2026
Meghan Roos
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Meghan is a Southern California-based writer and editor with a background in breaking news, sports and entertainment coverage. She led a team at Women's Running magazine, worked as a digital producer at a San Diego-based television news station and covered multiple content areas as a reporter at Newsweek. In her free time, Meghan enjoys running, attending concerts and playing with her incredibly sassy dachshund.
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