"Ryan Serhant predicts that by 2030, the real estate landscape will be a two-horse race between Compass and his own firm, SERHANT. In a recent February 2026 interview, he asserted that while other firms may remain, they will likely become "afterthoughts" as these two giants redefine the industry through different approaches to technology and branding. The Core Difference: Platform vs. Person Serhant distinguishes the two companies by their fundamental focus:"
"Compass (Property as a Platform): Serhant views Compass as a tech-driven aggregator focusing on scale and workflow. He has previously compared their model to Barnes & Noble suggesting they are consolidating the "traditional" model of yesterday rather than inventing a new one. SERHANT. (Person as a Platform): His firm prioritizes the "individual-as-brand," leveraging a media-first strategy to turn agents into recognizable platforms."
"Compass Acquisition of Anywhere: In late 2025, Compass agreed to acquire Anywhere Real Estate (parent company of Corcoran, Sotheby's, and Century 21) for $1.6 billion. Serhant noted that this move makes Compass a massive incumbent, but he remains bullish on their stock, predicting it could double due to the sheer scale of the deal. SERHANT.'s Expansion: While Compass grows through acquisition, SERHANT. is expanding organically into its 15th state (recently launching in Boston) and continues to poach high-performing teams from rivals, including Compass."
By 2030 two firms—Compass and SERHANT.—are projected to dominate the real estate landscape, relegating other brokerages to peripheral roles. The two companies follow contrasting models: Compass operates as a property-as-platform aggregator emphasizing technology, scale, and workflow, while SERHANT. positions the agent as the platform, using a media-first, individual-as-brand strategy. Industry consolidation accelerated when Compass agreed to acquire Anywhere Real Estate for $1.6 billion, increasing incumbent scale and potential stock upside. SERHANT. is expanding organically into its 15th state (Boston) and recruiting top teams. Agility and media-driven branding are positioned as competitive advantages against platform scale.
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