Two of the biggest names in residential real estate are about to become one. That’s more than double the next largest brokerage — Keller Williams, which has about 165,000 agents. Compass, known for its heavy investment in agent-facing technology, gains scale with instantly recognizable brokerage brands and global referral networks. Industry Consolidation and Rumors Along the WayThe real estate industry has been heading toward consolidation for several years. “The real estate industry is consolidating fast, but bigger doesn’t always mean better,” Rogers wrote on the company’s Facebook page.