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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 history and identity. We believe this agreement to combine the strength and assets of both Compass and Anywhere represents the best path to providing [BRAND] with a superior environment to grow their business long-term. Page 1 of 2

Why is this good for agents? The agreement brings together Anywhere and Compass’ unique brands, integrated services, great talent, world-class agents and franchisees, and technology – with the goal of helping you bring even more value to every facet of the buying and selling experience. The announcement also includes a mutual commitment to preserving and honoring the independence of Anywhere’s brands including [BRAND], [recognizing the local experiences and cultures that define us]. In short, you will retain the value of our existing brand while benefiting from a combined team that can offer even more value to help you do more business. What do I need to do now? Nothing – keep helping consumers buy and sell homes. The transaction is not expected to close until the second half of 2026, and even when it does, Compass has explicitly stated it will preserve the unique independence of [BRAND], so your focus can remain on serving buyers and sellers. What do I say if a customer asks me about this? Your clients should know that the merger agreement and proposed transaction has no impact on how you will serve them as a [BRAND] agent. Any changes that may occur in the future have no bearing on your ability to serve them as a trusted advisor or help them achieve their goals. What happens to the ownership of my brokerage? 1 Your [BRAND] brokerage is independently owned and operated, and will remain that way. When will this happen? It’s expected that the transaction will close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approval. Until then Compass and Anywhere remain separate and independent, and its business as usual.

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Important Information about the Transaction and Where to Find It

In connection with the proposed transaction between Anywhere and Compass, Anywhere and Compass will file relevant materials with the SEC, including a
registration statement on Form S-4 filed by Compass (the “Registration Statement”) that will include a joint proxy statement of Compass and Anywhere that also constitutes a prospectus of Compass
(the “Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus”). The definitive Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus will be mailed to stockholders of Anywhere and stockholders of Compass