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Coldwell Banker Warburg is folding into Compass, ending its five-year NYC presence and rebranding as Compass Warburg — a move that cements Compass’s grip on the city’s real estate market, especially after their recent acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate. This isn’t the first time Compass has absorbed a brokerage — they’ve quietly erased Stribling’s name since 2019 — signaling a broader strategy to unify brands under one roof, despite CEO Robert Reffkin’s earlier promises. The timing is ironic, as Compass faces antitrust scrutiny from New York’s AG and a House subcommittee over its market dominance and marketing tactics. Kevelyn Guzman, who led Coldwell Banker Warburg since last year, will stay on as a managing director, though office locations remain uncertain. The merger follows another NYC Coldwell Banker franchise’s exit to go independent, citing brand overlap — and while Coldwell Banker still has a franchise presence in the city, it now operates without physical offices there.

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