A seismic moment: What the Compass-Anywhere merger really signals
The deal isn't revolutionary — it's an old-school American monopoly strategy being applied in a modern way: cleaner, more sophisticated and more legally aware.
January 16, 2026
Phillip Cantrell
Phillip Cantrell is the founder of Tennessee-based Benchmark Realty and EVP of Strategy for United Real Estate Group. In addition, he is the author of "Failing My Way to Success: Lessons from 42 Years of Winning (and Losing) in Business."
Learn more about Phillip and his book at phillipcantrell.com.
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