Anywhere CEO and President Ryan Schneider said in the release that the merger would result in a greater international footprint and a better real estate experience. The two real estate companies were the largest brokerages by sales volume in 2024, according to data by RealTrends. He said that major real estate brands tend to hit a “cap” above which their growth struggles to maintain momentum. Last December, the brokerage announced its acquisition of @properties Christie’s International Real Estate in a deal valued around $444 million. A weekly deep dive into the biggest news in the world of high-end real estate delivered every Friday.