Company: HOUS
Filing Date: 2025-09-26
Form Type: 425
Source: 0001193125-25-220752
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Company: Anywhere Real Estate Inc.
Filing Date: 2025-09-26
Form: 425
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Filed by Anywhere Real Estate Inc.

(Commission File No.: 001-35674)

Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended

and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12

under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Subject Company: Anywhere Real Estate Inc.

(Commission File No.: 001-35674)

The following communication was made by Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (“Anywhere”) to Anywhere franchisees and brokers on September 26, 2025, in connection with the proposed combination of Anywhere and Compass, Inc. (“Compass”).

Anywhere-Compass Merger Agreement [FRANCHISEE][OWNED-BROKERAGE] MESSAGING/FAQ Key Messages:

| • |     | A merger between Compass and Anywhere has the potential to enhance your ability to serve your customers. |

| ○ |     | The combined organization will retain the companies’ distinct brands and will aim to deliver even more value that 
 you can pass on to buyers and sellers.                                                                            |

| • |     | Nothing is changing right now. |

| ○ |     | Your arrangements with your brokerage remain the same and you will continue to receive the same services, marketing, and 
 support as agents are accustomed to receiving from [BRAND].                                                              |

| • |     | [BRAND] will remain fully independent. |

| ○ |     | The announcement between Compass and Anywhere includes a mutual commitment to preserving the independence of [BRAND]. The 
 core of what our brand has built – [our culture and distinct brand positioning] – is staying right where it is.           |

FAQ: What are the details of the Anywhere-Compass merger? Anywhere and Compass jointly announced a merger agreement to combine in an all-stocktransaction, which is subject to regulatory approval. You can read about some of the specifics of the agreement in this press release. What will happen to my brand? [BRAND] will remain fully independent and will retain its unique culture and brand positioning. Compass and Anywhere have publicly committed to preserving our brand, as well as others under the Anywhere network. How can you ensure that our brand isn’t diluted because of this agreement? We are no strangers to having multiple brands under one roof – [BRAND] has thrived as part of Anywhere, a family of six brands, for [XX years]. Our distinct culture is what makes us great, and we’ll continue to honor our