The latest on Compass

After leading Anywhere Brands for more than five years, Yannaccone has been appointed chief operating officer of Compass following its acquisition of Anywhere.

During a Feb. 26 call with investors, Compass CEO Robert Reffkin took shots at Zillow and MLSs — and detailed an unexpected partnership with Redfin.

Rocket agreed to begin immediately displaying the brokerage’s “Coming Soon” listings on Redfin — reversing Redfin’s earlier pledge to bar such listings.

Neda Navab, former president of brokerage operations, has been promoted to a leading role in Compass’ post-merger org, while Lori Muller joins Fathom from EXIT.

In a Feb. 6 ruling, a judge denied Compass’ injunction request, citing insufficient evidence of irreparable harm and skepticism of conspiracy, monopoly claims.

On his first day as CEO of Compass International Holdings, Robert Reffkin shared a vision of agent empowerment, seller choice and tech-enabled efficiencies.

A senior DOJ antitrust official wanted a deeper review of the merger, but got shut down after Compass went over her head, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Robert Reffkin said the deal brings the “most respected brands and professionals together on a single, modern technology platform” to better serve clients.

The brokerage announced plans to raise capital for “general corporate purchases” by issuing convertible notes — debt that noteholders can cash in later.

Compass indicated that approximately 99% of its shareholders voted for the deal, which the brokerage said is now expected to close on Jan. 9.

The complaints claim Anywhere provided deficient financial disclosures in merger documents; Compass responded with new details in an effort to prevent delays.

A new report suggests that Compass would control over 30% of several urban markets — surpassing federal guidelines — if its acquisition of Anywhere proceeds.

The brokerage and Washington state-based MLS have conflicting views over how the discovery phase is proceeding as the case advances toward a trial.

Two Democratic senators are calling on the DOJ and FTC to “closely scrutinize” the $1.6B mega-merger to make sure it doesn’t violate antitrust law.

In their closing arguments, attorneys for the two companies addressed claims of collusion, harm to Compass and more. Now a judge will decide what happens next.

At a hearing in Compass v. Zillow this week, Jeremy Wacksman countered the more fiery testimony of Compass’ CEO, denying a conspiracy and touting transparency.

Robert Reffkin testified this week at a hearing in Compass v. Zillow, portraying the portal and organized real estate as bullies that limit agent choice.

On day one of a hearing tied to Compass’ private listing ban lawsuit, attorneys painted sharply different pictures of the two real estate giants.

The first Compass-Zillow hearing begins Nov. 18. Plus, Batton class status denied; Lutz trial date is set; Alexander brothers sex trafficking trial to proceed.

CEO Robert Reffkin signaled that Christie’s would serve as Compass’ “blueprint” for integrating Anywhere’s franchise brands and for further organic growth.