#real-estate-consolidation

#real-estate-consolidation

The newest addition, Coldwell Banker Icon, plans to open a South Orange County office by the end of the month and another in Rancho Cucamonga, about 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, Rodriguez told The Real Deal. The Inland Empire office will be established through the acquisition of an existing company that, if finalized, will add another 60 agents to the roster. The details of both offices will be disclosed once those moves are finalized.

When two industry giants like Compass and Anywhere Real Estate come together, it's natural for independent brokerages and solo agents to feel uneasy. The word monopoly gets whispered. The fear of being squeezed out creeps in. And many professionals quietly ask the same question: Do I still have a fighting chance? The short answer is yes. The longer answer and the more important one is only if you focus on what you can control.