Niceville, Shalimar, and Fort Walton Beach sellers: titles don’t sell homes—strategy does. Work with a broker who helps you keep more equity.

Compass is buying Anywhere Real Estate, the parent of Coldwell Banker, Century 21, and Sotheby’s. This creates a $10B debt-heavy giant. Sellers in Niceville, Shalimar, and Fort Walton Beach will pay more in commissions, lose flexibility, and see fewer true independents protecting their equity.