Company: HOUS
Filing Date: 2025-10-28
Form Type: 425
Source: 0001193125-25-253525
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Company: Anywhere Real Estate Inc.
Filing Date: 2025-10-28
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”) brand presidents or Anywhere’s CEO, Ryan M. Schneider, as applicable, to Anywhere franchisees, agents, brokers and employees in connection with the proposed combination of Anywhere and Compass, Inc. (“Compass”).

To: Anywhere Franchisees and Owned Brokerage From: Brand Presidents Date: 10/28/2025 at 11:15 AM Subject: An Update on the Anywhere-Compass Merger [Brand Team] [Anywhere], We continue to be excited following the recent announcement of the merger between Anywhere and Compass and promised to keep you updated on any new information. This morning, Compass CEO Robert Reffkin released a letter to our real estate professionals and franchise owners. The piece provides additional clarity on a few commonly asked questions about the transaction and context around the future of how our brand will operate in the combined organization, including access to technology. I’m providing the letter below, which will also appear as an op-edin Inman today: Real Estate Professionals and Franchise Owners, A few weeks ago, Compass announced our intention to join forces with Anywhere Real Estate, bringing together some of the most respected brands, real estate professionals, and franchise owners. I recognize this news has raised some questions, so I want to take this opportunity to be exceptionally clear on our commitments once we close. Our Commitments:

| • |     | We will preserve the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, CENTURY 21, Coldwell Banker, Corcoran, ERA, and 
 Sotheby’s International Realty brands for both company-owned and franchise brokerages.                     |

| • |     | If you’re a franchise owner, you will continue to have the same independence you’ve always had, 
 and you will remain fully in charge of how you run your business.                               |

| • |     | We will make our technology platform available to company-owned brokerages and franchise owners who want it, 
 giving you the choice to use the tools that best support you, your clients, and your business.               |

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